Things to do before leaving Canada
Jul 18th 2010, 4:01 am
#16
Lost in Space
Joined: Oct 2009
Location: Stockport, Cheshire, UK
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Re: Things to do before leaving Canada
Don't worry about taxes. You will have to fill out a 2010 tax return next year, so keep your T4s. You may even geta refund!
A Canadian license can be used in the UK for up to a year after arriving before a UK license is required. Also, it can be exchanged directly at anytime for a UK license, which I think is pretty strange as it doesn't work the other way round. Gonna hang onto mine for a while in case I do anything stupid and get pulled over :-P
Been back a week now and couldn't be happier with our decision!
Cheers,
Steve
A Canadian license can be used in the UK for up to a year after arriving before a UK license is required. Also, it can be exchanged directly at anytime for a UK license, which I think is pretty strange as it doesn't work the other way round. Gonna hang onto mine for a while in case I do anything stupid and get pulled over :-P
Been back a week now and couldn't be happier with our decision!
Cheers,
Steve
Thanks and keep us posted on events.
Jul 18th 2010, 4:39 am
#17
itchy feet again!
Joined: Sep 2007
Location: Ex-Canada: now rural West Sussex.
Posts: 1,013
Re: Things to do before leaving Canada
The following link might help those with questions about foreign driving licences:
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring...nce/DG_4022562
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring...nce/DG_4022562
Jul 18th 2010, 4:40 am
#18
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 12,830
Re: Things to do before leaving Canada
Hi Rogsheff...
Would you mind telling me why you want to come back to the uk?
I have been thinking about leaving the UK to live in Canada for the past year and am thinking of filling in the application forms. I am doing a bit of research and read these forums everyday to try and find out as many things about Canada and how the Brits are getting on there...
Was the whole experiance worth it?
Do you have regrets?
Why did you decide to go to Canada in the first instance? What attracted you?
I am married with 3 very young babies, ( 3 month old triplets )... I would like to move to Calgary, but before I go ahead and apply I want to read what other Brits make of Canada...
I try and read the positive comments as well as the people who seem to be fed up abroad and cant wait to get back...
It is worth it?
Sorry for all the questions... I wish you all the best and good luck with the move...
Sashi...
Would you mind telling me why you want to come back to the uk?
I have been thinking about leaving the UK to live in Canada for the past year and am thinking of filling in the application forms. I am doing a bit of research and read these forums everyday to try and find out as many things about Canada and how the Brits are getting on there...
Was the whole experiance worth it?
Do you have regrets?
Why did you decide to go to Canada in the first instance? What attracted you?
I am married with 3 very young babies, ( 3 month old triplets )... I would like to move to Calgary, but before I go ahead and apply I want to read what other Brits make of Canada...
I try and read the positive comments as well as the people who seem to be fed up abroad and cant wait to get back...
It is worth it?
Sorry for all the questions... I wish you all the best and good luck with the move...
Sashi...
Some adapt easier than others, some stick it out for longer and glad they did, others just want to go back. There is not a right or wrong solution, just what is right for one may not be right for another.
I came to Canada over 15 years ago, went back and forth to the UK for work (as well as a multitude of other places), always thought of Canada as home. There is nothing I can think of that would get us to leave Canada. Was it worth it, without question.
Was it easy, not a chance. There were a few curve balls came our way and still do occasionally. Same could happen anywhere.
Personally I would not make your decisions based on the experiences of others. Make them for your own reasons. Often logic has to go out the window and just give it a go for the adventure.
Jul 18th 2010, 9:22 am
#19
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Location: Dumfries, Scotland
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Re: Things to do before leaving Canada
So glad things are working out for you! Have you looked into car insurance yet? I was wondering how it would affect after being gone for 7 years. My husband has never driven int he UK but has held a license for here for many years. Expensive???
Thanks and keep us posted on events.
Thanks and keep us posted on events.
Cheers,
Steve
Jul 18th 2010, 10:25 am
#20
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Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 115
Re: Things to do before leaving Canada
Hi Steve. You were in the middle of packing when I spoke to you on the phone a couple of weeks ago. So glad you got back safely and enjoying life already. Since we spoke I also heard from 2 other people saying the IT market seems to have improved in the UK recently so I hopefully what your friends said is true.
Let me know how you get on or get anything as it would be good to know if it's true. Good luck mate and welcome back.
i
Let me know how you get on or get anything as it would be good to know if it's true. Good luck mate and welcome back.
i
Last edited by trouncer; Jul 18th 2010 at 10:32 am.
