# Immigration and My Car - Questions

**URL:** <https://discourse.settlement.org/t/immigration-and-my-car-questions/3147>\
**Category:** The Landing Experience\
**Created:** [July 1, 2015, 6:00pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/immigration-and-my-car-questions/3147 "2015-07-01T18:00:37Z")\
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**Author:** ![nemrac](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/51bf81/32.png) [@nemrac](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/nemrac)\
**Post date:** [July 1, 2015, 6:00pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/immigration-and-my-car-questions/3147/1 "2015-07-01T18:00:37Z")

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I am immigrating to New Brunswick Canada from the United States.

My work is processing my visa.

It is likely they will have my work visa done by December/January. I would like to move sooner to be with my spouse.

I understand I will be coming in as a visitor visa and will not be allowed to bring personal belongings.

Does this include my car?

I would like to have my car while I am waiting for my immigration.

If this is not the correct place to ask please let me know where I should ask.

I have searched the web and have not found this answer.

Thanks

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**Author:** ![SettlementOrgMod](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bbce88/32.png) [@SettlementOrgMod](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/SettlementOrgMod)\
**Post date:** [July 2, 2015, 12:18pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/immigration-and-my-car-questions/3147/2 "2015-07-02T12:18:21Z")

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Hello,

Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.

You can find some detailed information on the [Transport Canada](http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/motorvehiclesafety/safevehicles-importation-visitors-faq-1336.htm) website in the [Frequently Asked Questions - Visitors, Tourists and Temporary Residents Entering Canada with Foreign Owned Vehicles](http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/motorvehiclesafety/safevehicles-importation-visitors-faq-1336.htm) section.

Here is an excerpt,

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> **I will be visiting Canada with my vehicle. Do I have to formally declare it for importation at the Canadian border?**
> 
> No. Section 7(1)(b) of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act (MVSA), allows a visitor to temporarily enter Canada with a motor vehicle without complying with the MVSA if the vehicle is used only by a visitor to Canada or a person passing through Canada en route to another country.
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> **Notes:**
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> 1. You alone may use the vehicle.
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> 2.Any change in your status, such as receiving permanent residency in Canada, may make your vehicle inadmissible and you will be required to export or destroy it.
> 
> 3.You may not sell or gift the vehicle while in Canada.
> 
> 4.The vehicle cannot remain in Canada longer than the time limits allowed under your temporary entry.

and

> [@](#):
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> **My status has changed from temporary to permanent resident while in Canada with my vehicle. How does that affect my vehicle?**
> 
> If your vehicle is eligible for importation, you will need to formally declare the vehicle along with your personal effects to the Canada Border Services Agency and fulfill all import requirements.
> 
> If your vehicle does not comply with the Motor Vehicle Safety Act, you must export or destroy it when your temporary entry status becomes permanent.
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> **Notes:**
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> Temporary residents and visitors cannot sell or donate their vehicle while in Canada  
> Your vehicle cannot remain in Canada for a period longer than the time limits listed on your work permit, student visa or any other Customs authorization.

You may want to contact [Transport Canada](http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/motorvehiclesafety/safevehicles-importation-visitors-faq-1336.htm) directly for some additional information specific to your own situation.

You can also contact them here:

E-mail: mvs-sa@tc.gc.ca

Phone: 1-800-333-0371

I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.

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Anna  
[Settlement.Org](http://Settlement.Org) Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS  
[Settlement.Org](http://Settlement.Org)