International Moving
from India to Canada

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) requires a detailed inventory (Form B4 or B4A) of all imported household goods. You must declare all items, their approximate value, and confirm they were owned and used abroad for at least 6 months before import. We prepare all CBSA documentation on your behalf — packing lists, valued inventory, and the B4 declaration — so you don't need to navigate the paperwork yourself. Our team knows the current CBSA requirements and ensures your shipment clears without delays.

Yes — new immigrants and returning Canadians are eligible to import household goods duty-free under CBSA's settler's effects provisions. The goods must have been owned, possessed, and used abroad before your arrival date in Canada. The application requires Form BSF186 (Personal Effects Accounting Document) and proof of your immigration status (PR confirmation letter or COPR). We handle this exemption claim process on your behalf, ensuring the correct forms are filed and your goods clear without duty or tax charges.

Canada restricts certain categories from international shipments. Prohibited items include: firearms and weapons (without a separate firearms licence), narcotics, obscene material, and items made from endangered species. Restricted items requiring permits include: certain plants, seeds, and soil (CFIA inspection required), some food products, alcohol (subject to provincial limits), and prescription medication (limited quantities with documentation). We provide a full pre-packing checklist and advise you on exactly what can and cannot be included in your shipment, preventing customs holds on arrival.

The cost depends on your shipment volume, chosen freight method (sea vs. air), origin city, and destination in Canada. As a general guide: a small LCL sea freight shipment (10–15 CBM) typically costs ₹2.5–4 lakh all-in, while a full-home FCL shipment (20–25 CBM) starts at ₹6–9 lakh, including packing, sea freight, and customs clearance at both ends. Air freight costs significantly more per CBM but suits urgent or smaller moves. The most accurate way to get pricing is through our free home survey, which gives you a fixed quote — not an estimate that changes later.

Sea freight is the right choice for most families — it's significantly cheaper (roughly 60–80% less per CBM) and handles large furniture, appliances, and full-home shipments easily. The trade-off is transit time: 45–65 days. Air freight makes sense if you're moving a small volume (under 300 kg), have an urgent move-in deadline, or are sending specific high-value items ahead of the main shipment. Many customers choose a hybrid approach — air freight for essential items and sea freight for the rest. Our team will recommend the best option based on your specific situation, volume, and timeline.

We handle both ends — full customs management on the India side and the Canadian side. For India export, our team prepares and files the shipping bill, packing list, GST Letter of Undertaking (LUT), and all port documentation. We coordinate directly with the shipping line and customs house agents at the port of departure (Nhava Sheva, Chennai, or Kolkata). On arrival in Canada, our partner network files the CBSA declaration, manages duty-free settler's exemption claims, and coordinates port pickup and inland delivery — all under one contract and one invoice.

Yes — we ship cars, SUVs, and motorcycles from India to Canada via RO-RO (Roll-on/Roll-off) vessel or enclosed container shipping. We handle all the India-side documentation: RTO export NOC, RC book endorsement, shipping bill, and insurance. On the Canadian side, we manage Transport Canada compliance requirements and CBSA import clearance. Do note that Canada requires vehicles to meet CMVSS (Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards) — some older Indian vehicles may require modifications or may not be eligible for import. We assess this during the initial consultation and advise you before you commit to shipping the vehicle.