Timeline for moving from Kuwait to Canada during summer

If you are moving from Kuwait to Canada this summer, we can show you a couple of tricks. Also, we can show you who can help you out because summer is almost here and there is not enough time to prepare. That’s why we prepared this guide for you. If your relocation is next summer then you have all the time to read this, research a bit more and prepare as best as possibly can. No matter when you are planning to move you still need some help because let’s face it – relocations can be tough. International ones are the toughest.

Prepare for a cultural shock today – no matter when you are moving

You also need to consider cultural shock because Canada and Kuwait are nothing alike. If you just want to know how to immigrate from Kuwait to Canada, then we suggest you check out the official website Canadianvisa.org and you will be able to find out everything there is about visas and paperwork. Then you need to do a lot of research on Canada and the places there before you decide where you want to live. For example, the Ottawa suburbs are ideal for families.

Ottawa can be a great place if you are moving with your family.

How long does it take to relocate to Canada?

Since we are talking about a timeline we need to cover this. This depends a lot on your visa of course. A response about your visa may take several weeks once you submit your application. Sometimes when you apply in person, you may have to wait up to 18 months on average. During this time, make sure you have everything you’ll need for your upcoming move to Canada ready. If you are already done with this you can skip to the next part.

The first thing you need to do (6 months before the relocation)

Determine Canadian best cities to live are based on your wishes and needs before you begin. For example, you need to decide if you want a family-friendly province such as Quebec, which has the country’s leading educational systems and childcare programs, or if you want to move there for financial reasons like good employment opportunities. It is easy to find a great place to call home in Canada because of its wide range of environments, cultures, and economies. Once you decide on a province or a city you will know what you need to buy for your relocation.

Ideally, you will find the place where you want to live 6 months before the relocation. That gives you the time to find a place you want to rent. Even if you wish to buy a property there it is much easier to do it from there so you might need to rent for a couple of months first. After you know the exact destination you can call professionals to help you. If you trust experts with this task, everything will be much easier.

Collecting important documents (3 months before relocation)

Always keep track of the expiration dates of your most important documents, such as your passport or driver’s license. If your application changes, you may be able to update this information in some programs. To be on the safe side, always check that they haven’t expired before applying. That’s why it would be wise to do this at least three months before the relocation (just in case you need to get a new driver’s license or something like that). Now before we skip to other preparations, here is a list of the document you need when moving from Kuwait to Canada :

• ID, passport, and your birth certificate
• Medical exam results (can’t be older than a year)
• IELTS and TEF exam results (can be older than two years)
• Biometric records
• Police clearance certificate
• Educational Credential Assessment (ECA)

When talking to professional movers like Easy Move KW make sure to mention paperwork and documents, maybe they can give you some good advice as well.

Handling paperwork is a big part of international relocation.

Medical exam (2 months before is the ideal time for it)

If you plan to stay in Canada for over six months, you’ll need to undergo a full medical exam, which most people don’t enjoy. Please be aware that not any doctor can perform a medical exam. There will be no exceptions to this rule, and only exams performed by doctors on the Canadian Panel of Physicians will be accepted. A list of doctors in Kuwait, along with information on how to reach them, can be found online.

Hiring professional movers (ideally 2 months before relocation)

Professional movers can make international relocation much easier. They can deal with logistics and planning even. Moving companies like we mentioned above can offer you services according to your specific needs. For example, if you just want them to relocate your household belongings they can have your stuff transferred quickly without doing anything else. If you are in a rush to relocate (and have all the paperwork and visas ready) you can call them and explain your situation. They can speed up this whole process and do everything in a matter of a week if necessary. Movers can prepare you, pack your household and relocate you in a hurry if needed. This is not the ideal situation but sometimes it’s needed.

Let professionals handle the heavy lifting.

Packing for relocation (1 month before)

After you do all of the things we mentioned above you will have a whole month to prepare everything for relocation. You can DIY this or you can hire professionals for this task. The best tip we have for you when it comes to packing is to declutter your home before you start. If you have a full month to pack then taking a day or two won’t make much difference and yet it will make packing much easier for you. Also, you won’t be moving from Kuwait to Canada with all of the items you no longer need or use. It’s a win-win situation and hopefully, we made moving from Kuwait to Canada a bit easier for you.