Moving to Canada from the UK

The UK-Canada IEC agreement gives British citizens aged 18 to 35 access to Working Holiday, Young Professionals and International Co-op pools, with up to 10,000 places allocated each year. Beyond that, Express Entry and provincial nominee programmes offer permanent residency routes for skilled workers at any age.

This is general information, not migration advice. Visa requirements and eligibility depend on your individual circumstances, and rules change. For advice specific to your situation, speak with a regulated immigration consultant.

Canada front-loads its admin differently to the UK: you will need a Social Insurance Number, a Canadian bank account, and provincial health insurance registration within your first weeks. These guides walk you through the sequence, costs and the things that catch British newcomers off guard.

Want the whole move mapped out for you, not just this piece of it? The Ultimate Relocation Guide is a paid, step-by-step guide (from AUD $59) covering visas, money, housing and your first 90 days for your exact move.