1. From the airport to downtown Montreal

If you are single, you can get it done for $10. You can take bus 747 through the city center (takes about 45 to 60 minutes). If you are traveling as a family and have a lot of luggage, I recommend taking a taxi. You can find almost all taxi contact information in the Yellow Pages. Be sure to tell them you need large transportation. If you don’t have a local mobile phone card, you can use the airport’s free WIFI or the GOOGLE HANGOUT APP to call a taxi (this is free).

2. Rent temporary accommodation

If you are looking for a good property in Montreal, there are some things you need to consider:

Location:

Very important for a first-time visitor to the city, and determines how long it will take you to get there. So my suggestion is to stay as close to the subway station as possible. If you're looking for a place where a lot of people gather, there are plenty of places that are easy to find, and plenty of places for rent, so you can make your own decision based on where you are.

Lease:

The lease period for most properties starts on July 1st and ends on June 30th next year. This may seem strange, but this rule is accepted by many here. The minimum lease period for a typical property is 1 year. Of course, if you work harder, you may be able to find an apartment specifically for short-term rental or sublet.

Credit check:

This is what the person who is going to rent your house will do. It mainly confirms whether your financial foundation is stable and enough to pay the rent on time.

Walking Index:

Using the Walking Index, you can find places to live that are suitable to be reached on foot. The walk index uses a value from 1 to 100 to indicate the walkability of a certain place. This will help you find a place to live.

Safety:

Because most homes are made of wood, it is important to understand that there will be safety procedures in place where you live. Stoves are generally electric. But in the less than a month I’ve been there I’ve seen many rental properties burned down and locked down. So you have to consider safety when you go to a new place.

Size: Quebec is a French-dominated field. Here, writing 4? in the house description means it is a 2-bedroom house/apartment. Knowing this will help you understand the description of apartment dimensions.

My point of view is: If you are a family of four, you can book an apartment in the city center 10 days in advance (for about a month) through air accommodation or the Home Away website. Just fill in the correct number of people and time online. After waiting, look for an unfurnished two-bedroom apartment with a minimum lease term of about one year. If you're looking for something cheaper, you can find some three-bedroom units for around $700-$800. But it may be far away from the subway station. If it's close to a subway station, the cost is $850 or more. Short-term rentals do not require a credit check but may be more expensive.

3. Go to the Canadian Service Center

Although there are nearly 10 service centers in Montreal, the one located in the city center is the most important. Just make sure to arrive on time at 8:30 so you don't have to wait long. Then you need to get your social security number. With a social security number, you can basically do anything in your daily life in Canada. Be sure to protect this number and do not share it with anyone else (except the bank, your employer, etc.). They will ask you to read their privacy policy terms and conditions. Your social security number will begin with a 2 or 3 (the social security number is stored as an identifier for Quebec residents). The staff will ask you to go in with your family and help you register your social security number. At the same time, they will also tell you that even if your address changes, you do not need to notify them. You can go directly to the Services Canada Building at the subway station without having to go out to change.

Address: 200 Boulevard René-Lévesque O #034 Montréal, QC H2Z 1X4

Nearest metro station: Place-des-Arts

Business hours: Monday to Friday: 8:30 am to 4:00 pm

You need to bring the following documents: passport, CORP, Quebec immigration selection certificate, residential address in Montreal

4. Bank account

You will find many banks in Montreal, but it is not easy to find the one that suits you. Many banks also provide special services for new immigrants, such as Royal Bank's "Welcome to Canada", Bank of Montreal's "Banking Operation Manual for Beginners", TD Bank of Canada's "New Immigrants to Canada", Scotiabank's "Immigration Immigration's Startright" as well as many other regional banks.

Creating and maintaining your credit history is very important. Most banks offer two types of credit cards - secured credit cards (quasi-debit cards) and unsecured credit cards. Most credit cards are unsecured. This type of credit card does not require an advance deposit as a security deposit (in case the cardholder defaults on repayment). Quasi-credit cards are generally used by people with poor or no credit history. Card issuers consider this type of cardholder to be a higher risk to them, and these cardholders must deposit money into their card in advance. Down deposit amounts vary, but are usually equal to your credit card's credit limit. For example, if the credit limit is $500, the deposit needs to be $500. Most banks will provide a safe deposit box for free for one year.

5. Quebec Medical Registration

At the Quebec office at the airport, you will get the Regie De l'Assurance Maladie du Quebec (RAMQ) appointment date and time. Please make sure you can arrive on time. There, clerks will confirm that all applicants are present. They will ask questions and provide information about health insurance in Quebec. Each applicant needs to pay $10.35 as the cost of the medical insurance card. They will give you the receipt and the Consentement Au Don D'Organes E De Tissus. You can keep your organ donation consent form. And if you wish, you can sign and submit this consent form at a later date. You then need to wait three months before you can use your health insurance.

If you need personal insurance, you can go to the website of Canada Insurance Corporation and find a registered agency. They can provide you with three months of insurance. Generally speaking, if you come to Quebec from outside Canada, even if you are already a Canadian citizen, you still have to wait up to three months after you register and apply to be eligible for Quebec health insurance. Unless there are some special circumstances - during the waiting period, Regie will not reimburse medical expenses.

6. Driving in Quebec

Quebec Automobile Insurance Company, a well-known company in Quebec, is responsible for licensed drivers and vehicles in the province.

They have a driver's license replacement policy where you can exchange your foreign driver's license for Quebec prices (but this policy only applies to 15 countries). If you are not in these 15 countries, you can drive with a foreign driver's license for 6 months and then apply for a Quebec driver's license.

7. Virtual address

If you are really not sure whether you have a valid address in Canada, there are two types of addresses available. One is a Canada Post post box. The other one is UPS’s mailbox service. Your Maple Leaf Card cannot be sent to a Canada Post box. Then I have consulted with UPS. They told me that unlike Canada's post office, their UPS mailboxes are named with apartment numbers. Many people use this to collect government-issued ID cards and Fengye cards. Generally speaking, it takes 67 days to get the Fengye Card.

So you need to provide the visa officer with your accurate address in Quebec before this time, or you can provide the addresses of your relatives and friends in Quebec.

8. Free French courses for new immigrants

The Quebec Immigration Service will provide free French training to new immigrants. Training Courses - Learn French in Quebec offers an online application for incoming immigrants on their website. Basically, you need to submit a new entry application. The operation process is roughly as follows:

a) Open a folder b) Personal application with relevant documents c) Receipt of your application materials e) Required supporting documents d) Wait for immigration documents f) Receive documents g) Immigration application approval document h) Manual approval confirmation i) Interview notice j) Appointment notice k) Approval notice l) Immigration registration waiting m) Registration passed

The above 8 things, although only a few Daily life is trivial, but for new immigrants, it is a big deal after landing. Find a place to live, apply for social security and medical insurance, apply for bank cards, learn to drive and learn languages. I believe that if you master these skills, new immigrants will live a smooth life in Montreal. And comfortable!