{"id":117598,"date":"2024-09-09T09:21:21","date_gmt":"2024-09-09T08:21:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shipit.co.uk\/blog\/?p=117598"},"modified":"2025-05-02T16:57:29","modified_gmt":"2025-05-02T15:57:29","slug":"cost-of-moving-to-canada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shipit.co.uk\/blog\/cost-of-moving-to-canada","title":{"rendered":"How Much Does it Cost to Move to Canada From the UK in 2025?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It\u2019ll cost between \u00a310,000 and \u00a320,000<\/strong> to move to Canada from the UK in 2025. Your total costs will vary depending on your requirements and circumstances such as visa types and flight costs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s essential to understand the costs that come with moving to Canada so you can create a budget. Setting a budget and using our handy guide will help you avoid any hidden fees or surprise costs during your move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>Breakdown of the Costs of Moving to Canada<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>Visa and Document Costs<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Skills Assessment –<\/strong> You\u2019ll need to prove your language skills by taking the International English Language Testing System<\/a> (IELTS) which costs CAD $300 to CAD $350 (\u00a3174 – \u00a3203). You\u2019ll also need to pass the Test D\u2019\u00e9valuation De Fran\u00e7ais (TEF) which is around CAD $300 to CAD $400 (\u00a3174 – \u00a3232).

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  2. Authentication Fees<\/strong> – It\u2019ll cost CAD $20 (\u00a311.60) per document to authenticate a document via Global Affairs Canada<\/a>. Costs to get a document certified by a notary or lawyer in Canada will cost between CAD $50 (\u00a329) and CAD $100 (\u00a358).

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  3. Mandatory Medical Check<\/strong> – You\u2019ll need to pass a medical exam to ensure you\u2019re don\u2019t post a health risk to people living in Canada. Medical exam costs typically cost between CAD $100 (\u00a358) and CAD $300 (\u00a3174). Costs vary depending on requirements.

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  4. Police Clearance Certificate <\/strong>-If you\u2019re moving to Canada from the UK, you\u2019ll need a certificate from the police to prove you don\u2019t have a criminal record. Costs vary but are typically between \u00a360 and \u00a390.

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  5. Visa Application Fee – <\/strong>For Express Entry via the Permanent Residency visa, the application fee is CAD $1,365 (\u00a3792.70) for the main applicant, CAD $1,365 for a spouse\/partner, and CAD $230 (\u00a3133.40) per child.

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  6. Visa Assistance –  <\/strong>It\u2019s not mandatory, but hiring a solicitor to help with the visa process can help. They take care of document preparation and submission of your visa application. Costs vary depending on the complexity and type of visa but can cost between CAD $2,500 (\u00a31,450) to CAD $5,500 (\u00a33,190).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    <\/span>Travel and Relocation Costs<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Flights from the UK to Canada<\/strong>: A one-way flight to Canada flying economy starts from around \u00a3250-\u00a3500. Premium economy ranges from \u00a3600 to \u00a3900 and business class can cost upwards of \u00a32,500.

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    2. Shipping Your Belongings<\/strong>: Cost of removals to Canada<\/a> from the UK typically cost from \u00a34,020 to \u00a35,630 for a 3-bedroom house move in a 20ft container. Budget more for insurance and any further services. Costs vary depending on destination, size and requirements. 

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    3. Rental Deposits & Advance Rent: <\/strong>Deposit and advancement costs will vary by territory, but you’ll be typically expected to pay half a month’s rent in a deposit and the first and last month’s rent in an advance payment. The average rent cost for a 3-bed apartment in Canada is CAD $2,562.30 (\u00a31,487.13), so you should budget around CAS $6405.75 (\u00a33,710.34) for moving in costs.

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    4. Health Insurance:<\/strong> There is typically a wait of up to 3 months after you\u2019ve become a permanent resident before you can access free healthcare in Canada. In this time you\u2019ll need valid private health insurance. 

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    5. Shipping Your Car: <\/strong>Shipping your car to Canada<\/a> starts from around CAD $2,108.43 (\u00a31,233) to ship a standard saloon car to Halifax. 

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    6. Shipping your Pet<\/strong>: It costs between CAD $1,720 to CAD $6,880 (\u00a31,000 to \u00a34,000) to ship your pet to Canada. This is the cost for a large dog and costs will vary depending on the type and size of pet, location and requirements.
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      <\/span>Average Salaries in Canada<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      The average salary in Canada for 2025 is $60,000 to $65,000 (\u00a334,800 – \u00a337,700) per annum. This is just an average, and salaries vary by province and territory and by expertise. Here\u2019s a breakdown of average annual salaries for skilled workers in different regions using data from Statistics Canada<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n