{"id":99671,"date":"2026-10-22T17:09:54","date_gmt":"2026-10-22T17:09:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/moving-to-canada-from-uk"},"modified":"2026-10-22T20:00:38","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T20:00:38","slug":"moving-to-canada-from-uk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/moving-to-canada-from-uk","title":{"rendered":"Trasferirsi in Canada dal Regno Unito: visti, costi e spedizione dei propri effetti personali (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<head><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\n    \"@graph\": [\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"BlogPosting\",\n            \"headline\": \"Moving to Canada from the UK: Visas, Costs and Shipping Your Belongings (2026)\",\n            \"description\": \"Planning a move to Canada from the UK? 2026 guide to visas, living costs, shipping your belongings and car, and moving over 40 or 50. 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Housing costs in big cities and long winters are the main downsides.\"\n                    }\n                },\n                {\n                    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n                    \"name\": \"Can you sail from the UK to Canada?\",\n                    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                        \"text\": \"Yes. Some container ships carry passengers to Halifax or Montreal in around 9&ndash;12 days.\"\n                    }\n                }\n            ]\n        }\n    ]\n}<\/script>\n<\/head><div class=\"ch-post\"><p class=\"ch-updated\">Ultimo aggiornamento: 22 ottobre 2026<\/p><p><strong>Canada is one of the most popular destinations for British emigrants.<\/strong> It offers a familiar language, the Commonwealth connection, a strong economy and some of the world&rsquo;s most spectacular scenery. With the right visa and a well-planned shipment, moving to Canada from the UK is very achievable, even if you are over 40 or 50.<\/p><h2>Visa routes for UK citizens<\/h2><div class=\"ch-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Percorso<\/th><th>A chi \u00e8 adatto<\/th><th>Note<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>International Experience Canada (Working Holiday)<\/td><td>Et\u00e0 compresa tra i 18 e i 35 anni<\/td><td>Open work permit, typically up to 2 years for UK citizens<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Express Entry<\/td><td>Skilled workers<\/td><td>Points-based route to permanent residency<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Provincial Nominee Programs<\/td><td>Workers wanted by a specific province<\/td><td>Can boost an Express Entry profile<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Employer-specific work permits<\/td><td>Persone che hanno ricevuto un'offerta di lavoro<\/td><td>Often needs a Labour Market Impact Assessment<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Family sponsorship<\/td><td>Spouses, partners and some relatives<\/td><td>Sponsored by a Canadian citizen or permanent resident<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Start-up and self-employed routes<\/td><td>Entrepreneurs<\/td><td>Strict criteria<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><p>Express Entry awards points for age, so it becomes harder after your mid-30s. Moving to Canada from the UK over 40 often works best with a job offer, a provincial nomination, French-language skills or Canadian work experience. Check the official Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website for current rules.<\/p><figure style=\"margin:1.6em 0\"><img src=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/AdobeStock_344566703-1024x483.jpeg\" alt=\"Container ship crossing the North Atlantic\" width=\"1024\" height=\"483\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:12px;display:block\" title=\"Container ship crossing the North Atlantic\"><figcaption style=\"font-size:.85em;color:#6b7280;margin-top:.45em;text-align:center\">UK to Canada shipments cross the North Atlantic to Halifax or Montreal.<\/figcaption><\/figure><h2>How much does it cost to move to Canada?<\/h2><ul><li><strong>Visa and biometrics fees:<\/strong> from a few hundred to over a thousand Canadian dollars per person<\/li><li><strong>Proof of funds:<\/strong> Express Entry applicants without a job offer must show settlement funds<\/li><li><strong>Shipping a 20ft container:<\/strong> typically &pound;4,500&ndash;&pound;7,500 door to door<\/li><li><strong>Car shipping:<\/strong> around &pound;1,500&ndash;&pound;3,000, plus import compliance costs<\/li><li><strong>Flights:<\/strong> from around &pound;300 one way off-peak<\/li><li><strong>Set-up costs:<\/strong> rental deposits, car insurance and winter clothing<\/li><\/ul><h2>Shipping your belongings to Canada<\/h2><p>Containers from the UK usually sail to Halifax on the east coast or Montreal via the St Lawrence River, with rail connections inland to Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Sea time:<\/strong> about 8&ndash;12 days to Halifax or Montreal<\/li><li><strong>Door to door:<\/strong> typically 3&ndash;5 weeks to eastern Canada and 5&ndash;8 weeks to the west coast<\/li><li><strong>Customs:<\/strong> list your goods on form BSF186 (Personal Effects Accounting Document) and declare everything when you land. Goods to follow must be listed at your first entry, so keep a copy of the inventory with you on the flight.<\/li><\/ul><p>A shared container (groupage) can work well if you are only shipping a few rooms. Read our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/international-removals-from-uk\/\">traslochi internazionali dal Regno Unito<\/a> to compare options.<\/p><h2>Can I take my car to Canada?<\/h2><p>You can, but UK right-hand-drive cars are not common in Canada and some vehicles cannot be imported. Cars must meet Canadian safety and emissions standards, apart from vehicles over 15 years old. Many people find it easier to sell their car in the UK and buy locally.<\/p><figure style=\"margin:1.6em 0\"><img src=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Cargo-Ship-Travel-Cargoholidays3-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Container cargo ship at sea\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:12px;display:block\" title=\"Container cargo ship at sea\"><figcaption style=\"font-size:.85em;color:#6b7280;margin-top:.45em;text-align:center\">Allow 3&ndash;5 weeks door to door for a container to Canada.<\/figcaption><\/figure><h2>Where to live<\/h2><ul><li><strong>Ontario (Toronto, Ottawa):<\/strong> the biggest job market, with high housing costs<\/li><li><strong>British Columbia (Vancouver, Victoria):<\/strong> mild climate, very expensive housing<\/li><li><strong>Alberta (Calgary, Edmonton):<\/strong> no provincial sales tax, strong wages, more affordable homes<\/li><li><strong>Nova Scotia (Halifax):<\/strong> a relaxed coastal lifestyle, and Canada&rsquo;s main Atlantic port<\/li><li><strong>Quebec:<\/strong> French-speaking, with its own immigration system<\/li><\/ul><h2>Arriving by sea<\/h2><p>Ocean travel to Canada has a long history. Today, a few container ships still carry passengers between Europe and Halifax or Montreal. It is a slow, peaceful way to begin a new life, and gives you a very generous luggage allowance. See our <a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/cargo-ship-to-canada-from-uk\/\">cargo ship to Canada guide<\/a>.<\/p><h2>Checklist<\/h2><ul><li>Check your eligibility and create your IRCC profile<\/li><li>Get educational credential assessments and language tests (IELTS or CELPIP)<\/li><li>Book a removals survey 2&ndash;3 months before you go<\/li><li>Prepare form BSF186 and a full inventory<\/li><li>Collect your driving record from the DVLA, because it can help with Canadian insurance<\/li><li>Apply for a Social Insurance Number and provincial health card on arrival<\/li><\/ul><h2>Domande frequenti<\/h2><div class=\"ch-faq\"><h3>Can I move to Canada from the UK over 40?<\/h3><p>Yes, but Express Entry gives fewer age points. A job offer, a provincial nomination or French skills help a lot.<\/p><h3>How much does it cost to ship belongings from the UK to Canada?<\/h3><p>A 20ft container typically costs around &pound;4,500&ndash;&pound;7,500 door to door, depending on volume and destination.<\/p><h3>How long does shipping from the UK to Canada take?<\/h3><p>About 3&ndash;5 weeks door to door to eastern Canada, and longer to the west coast.<\/p><h3>Is it worth moving to Canada from the UK?<\/h3><p>Many Britons enjoy higher wages, more space and the outdoor lifestyle. Housing costs in big cities and long winters are the main downsides.<\/p><h3>Can you sail from the UK to Canada?<\/h3><p>Yes. Some container ships carry passengers to Halifax or Montreal in around 9&ndash;12 days.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"ch-cta\"><strong>Cross the Atlantic to Canada by ship<\/strong><p>We&rsquo;ll check passenger cabins on cargo ships to Halifax and Montreal.<\/p><a class=\"ch-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/enquire-for-a-cargo-cruise\/\">Ask about Canada voyages &rarr;<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<style>\n.ch-post{font-family:inherit;line-height:1.7;color:#1f2937;max-width:820px;margin:0 auto}\n.ch-post h2{font-size:1.6em;margin:1.8em 0 .6em;color:#0b2545;border-bottom:3px solid #f5a623;padding-bottom:.25em}\n.ch-post h3{font-size:1.15em;margin:1.4em 0 .3em;color:#0b2545}\n.ch-post p{margin:0 0 1em}\n.ch-post ul,.ch-post ol{margin:0 0 1.2em 1.3em}\n.ch-post li{margin:.35em 0}\n.ch-post .ch-updated{font-size:.9em;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.2em}\n.ch-post .ch-table{overflow-x:auto;margin:1.2em 0 1.6em}\n.ch-post table{border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:.95em}\n.ch-post th{background:#0b2545;color:#fff;text-align:left;padding:.65em .8em}\n.ch-post td{padding:.6em .8em;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top}\n.ch-post tr:nth-child(even) td{background:#f6f8fb}\n.ch-post .ch-faq{background:#f6f8fb;border-radius:12px;padding:1em 1.4em;margin:1em 0 2em}\n.ch-post .ch-faq h3{margin-top:1em}\n.ch-post .ch-cta{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0b2545,#13315c);color:#fff;border-radius:14px;padding:1.6em 1.8em;margin:2.2em 0;text-align:center}\n.ch-post .ch-cta strong{display:block;font-size:1.35em;margin-bottom:.4em;color:#fff}\n.ch-post .ch-cta p{color:#dbe4f0;margin:.2em 0 1.1em}\n.ch-post .ch-btn{display:inline-block;background:#f5a623;color:#0b2545 !important;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;padding:.8em 1.6em;border-radius:999px}\n.ch-post .ch-btn:hover{background:#ffbb45}\n.ch-post em{color:#4b5563}\n<\/style>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Stai pensando di trasferirti in Canada dal Regno Unito? Guida 2026 su visti, costo della vita, spedizione dei tuoi effetti personali e dell\u2019auto, e trasferimento dopo i 40 o i 50 anni. In pi\u00f9, una lista di controllo.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":99789,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"single3.php","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1027,1019,1021],"tags":[1519,1514,1510,1518,1520],"yst_prominent_words":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99671"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=99671"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99671\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":99709,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99671\/revisions\/99709"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/99789"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=99671"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=99671"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=99671"},{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=99671"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}