From the Netherlands to Canada · De Bresser since 1923
Moving to Canadawith a plan for what arrives later
When moving to Canada from the Netherlands, you fly while your furniture takes another route. Your own arrival and the declaration of your belongings then have to line up. De Bresser prepares the inventory list and discusses transport to your new home with you.
Let us know where in the Netherlands you are moving from, your destination in Canada and your timing. We then talk through your belongings and how a pre-move survey could work.
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Erkende Verhuizer and ProjectverhuizerDiscuss the cover for your destination
Since 1923 in Oisterwijkmore than a hundred years of moving experience
Member of Top Moversnational network of recognised movers
Moving from the Netherlands to Canada
What travels with you, what comes later?
Keep your passports and essentials for the first few days with you. The sofa, bookcases and most boxes can be shipped separately. Make that split during the survey, so it is clear what you need on the way and what goes in the shipment.
For shipping furniture to Canada, we discuss which options are available: a sole-use container or shared container space. Show us which pieces take up a lot of room and which need extra protection. Items in your shed or storage unit also count towards the volume.
Besides the city, give us the province and postal code of your Canadian address. Transport from the port of arrival is part of the preparation. You can read more about the choices for a sea shipment under overseas moves (in Dutch).
Passports, medicines and essentials for the first days travel with you to Canada. Your furniture follows later by sea. Set these items aside before packing starts, so they do not end up in the shipment.
The shed and storage count too
Walk through the shed and your storage unit as well, because what is there helps decide the volume. Point out pieces that need extra protection. Then we discuss whether a sole-use container or shared space suits your shipment.
Your full Canadian address
Give the province and postal code as well as the city. Not everything settled yet? Tell us what you already know. Transport from the port of arrival is part of preparing your overseas move (in Dutch).
Custom crates
Well packed for the shipment that follows you
You fly to Canada and your belongings follow by sea, so we pack everything for loading, the crossing and delivery.
Large pieces and items needing extra protection get wrapped on every side in bubble wrap, packing paper and corrugated cardboard, and crated to measure where needed. Once loaded, everything is firmly secured inside the container. Every box appears on the inventory list we draw up, with its number and contents.
Custom wooden crateWrapped furniture in the sea containerSecured in the removal van
Corrugated cardboard
for edges, corners and whole items
Bubble wrap
a soft layer for glass and lacquered surfaces
Boxes with packing paper
for crockery and small items
Your points of contact
Your team for moving to Canada
Your own arrival in Canada and the later arrival of your furniture need to be coordinated. Henry, Marjolein and Timo go through the schedule and the file with you and the partner agents we work with. Tell us which items will follow later and which address details are already settled.
Henry Stolk
International move coordinator
Henry maintains contact with our international partner agents and agrees with them what preparation your move requires.
Marjolein van Helmond
File coordinator/Agent network
Marjolein oversees your moving file from request to delivery and stays in touch with the partner agents involved in your move.
Timo van der Schans
International move coordinator
Timo aligns the schedule of your international move with you and our partner agents, from departure to the delivery arrangements.
Living in temporary accommodation in Canada at first? Tell us which furniture will fit there and what should remain in the Netherlands for the time being. Then we can discuss storage before everything is packed and on its way to an address that has no room for it yet.
If you are settling in Canada, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) advises that your belongings arrive at the same time as you or after you. So plan your travel date and the transport schedule together. Arrival at the port and a delivery appointment are two separate steps.
What does a move to Canada cost? That depends on how much you take, how it is packed and the transport to your final home. Make sure the quote also covers port handling, any storage and access to your address. Ask what happens to the costs if your key handover date changes.
Plan together
What fits in your first home?
Starting out in temporary housing in Canada? List the furniture that fits there; the rest stays in the Netherlands for now. Before the packing day is fixed, ask about private storage (page in Dutch).
First you, then your belongings
When you settle in Canada, the CBSA advises that your goods arrive with you or after you. Give us your flight date as soon as you know it. If your travel dates change, tell us straight away so we can review the transport schedule.
Arrival in port is not delivery
A ship in port does not mean your furniture is in your home. Ask whether port handling is in the quote. Also agree how you will hear when the delivery appointment can be made.
Moving in practice
Record your goods to follow in advance
Canadian customs uses the term ‘goods to follow’ for items that arrive after you. Discuss the list before you first enter Canada. Your residence status determines which import rules apply to your move.
Check the conditions and the documents for your own moving file before shipping.
The list on your first arrival
According to the CBSA, you hand over the list of your goods when you first arrive, even if you have no belongings with you at that point. Goods arriving later must be on that original list to qualify under your exemption.
The rules for people settling in Canada for the first time differ from those for returning residents and temporary residents. Have your residence status and the conditions that apply checked before you count on duty- and tax-free import.
Under the settler rules, the goods concerned must have been owned, possessed and used by you before you arrive. Declare new or leased items separately. Goods that meet these conditions can still be subject to other import restrictions.
Give us your departure address, destination and preferred period. We will discuss how we can view your belongings, so the quote matches the things you want to take.
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By phone or WhatsApp
Phone or WhatsApp us to talk about your plans. Mention whether you already have an address in Canada and roughly how much you are taking.
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By video survey
In a video survey you show us what you are taking with you. Include the things in the storage room, shed and cupboards in the walk-through.
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Home visit
We discuss whether an adviser can visit you to look at your belongings, the packing work and access to the property.
De Bresser prepares the inventory list for every international move and numbers all your belongings. For each box we record the number and contents. You receive your own copy. For Canada, we also discuss which goods come with you and which will be sent on later.
If you pack some personal boxes yourself, list their contents for us. Keep your copy of the list with your travel documents. Canadian customs describes the declaration on arrival on its page Moving or returning to Canada. Get confirmation of which documents apply to your residence status. The entry documents you need also depend on your nationality. Our page on preparing your departure for Canada (in Dutch) covers the steps before you leave.
De Bresser arranges the Canadian import formalities and the Dutch export declaration (page in Dutch). You supply the details and documents requested and follow the personal declaration instructions when you arrive. Selling furniture before you leave, or adding an extra box? Let us know. With a later part shipment, the list and the actual contents must still match.
Keep your inventory list and any supporting documents with your travel documents. You need them within reach on arrival in Canada, while the container may still be in transit.
Temporary or permanent address
Make clear whether your first address will also be the delivery address. A second move within Canada needs separate transport arrangements; include them in your request.
From Canada to the Netherlands
Keep your import papers and inventory list. If you move back to the Netherlands, we review what goes with you and which import rules apply.
More services
What help suits your move?
Talk through which tasks in the Netherlands and in Canada are part of your move. Find out more about preparing, or browse our international moving services. The service pages below are in Dutch.
Read more about your belongings, packing and transport by sea.
Packing for abroad
Well packed for your international move
As movers to Canada, we advise you to let us pack your household goods. You can pack a handful of personal boxes yourself. Our team carefully wraps crockery, furniture and other breakables.
Do it yourself
A few personal boxes
You can pack a few boxes of clothes and personal items yourself. Agree with us in advance what you want to do yourself.
Tell us the contents of the boxes you pack yourself. De Bresser makes the official inventory list, numbers all items and records the number and contents of each box. You get a copy.
Let us pack crockery, glassware and items that need extra protection. See our packing tips (in Dutch) for boxes you pack yourself.
Keep your passport, medication, keys and things for the first few days separate. Do not put them in with the belongings we take.
We protect your belongings all round with bubble wrap, corrugated cardboard and packing paper. We match the material to the item.
Edges and corners of furniture get extra protection. We fill empty spaces with packing paper, so items have less room to move inside the packaging.
For fragile or unusually shaped items, we arrange custom crates where needed. When loading, we make sure your belongings are well protected in the container.
We tell you what you can take to Canada and what calls for extra attention at customs. We go over possible restrictions before any box is closed.
What does ‘goods to follow’ mean for a move to Canada?Do the same rules apply to a temporary stay?Can my belongings arrive before I do?What details are needed for a quote?Can I leave part of my belongings in the Netherlands?How do I arrange insurance for my shipment?
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What does ‘goods to follow’ mean for a move to Canada?
These are goods imported after your own arrival. According to the CBSA, they must be on the original list to qualify for your exemption. De Bresser makes the inventory list; discuss before departure how you present it when you first arrive.
Do the same rules apply to a temporary stay?
Not automatically. Temporary residents, people settling for the first time and returning residents can fall under different arrangements. Have your situation assessed against the CBSA explanation before the shipment leaves.
Can my belongings arrive before I do?
Agree this in advance. For settlers, the CBSA advises that your goods arrive with you or later. An earlier arrival can mean storage and extra handling. Have the schedule checked before you fix the transport date.
What details are needed for a quote?
Give us your departure address, Canadian city, province and postal code, preferred period and the volume of your belongings. Photos or a video survey help with large furniture and access to the home. Also tell us if your new address is temporary at first.
Can I leave part of my belongings in the Netherlands?
Yes. Discuss which items can wait in storage in the Netherlands. Before your first arrival, have it checked how goods you send later should appear on the Canadian list.
How do I arrange insurance for my shipment?
Discuss insurance for the transport and any storage separately. Have the conditions recorded for self-packed boxes and for valuables. Tell us which items have special value before your belongings are packed.
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9.0 out of 10 on Klantenvertellen, from 1,555 reviews9.01,555 reviews
Personeel was. Vriendelijk, netjes, op elkaar ingespeeld en kundig.
John, Etten-Leur ·
9 out of 109
Zeer tevreden, over de organisatie , de medewerkers en de uitvoering van de verhuizing zelf. Vriendelijk, hardwerkend , als één team. Kan het iedereen aanbevelen.
Marian, Tilburg ·
10 out of 1010
Verhuizing zeer voorspoedig verlopen, team zeer goed op elkaar op elkaar afgestemd. Uitpakken zodanig geregeld dat na afloop alle verpakkingsmateriaal zoveel mogelijk werd meegenomen wat een ontzettende rust geeft. Afspraken worden goed nagekomen. Derde verhuizing met de Bresser, wat ons betreft van harte aan te bevelen
Ton, Goirle ·
10 out of 1010
Goed overleg met ons Netjes alle kwetsbare dingen met folie ingepakt Goed doorgewerkt en alles op de juiste plaats gezet.
Bert, Oisterwijk ·
8 out of 108
Goede ervaring.
Ad, Sint Willenrord ·
10 out of 1010
Wij zijn door -3- hardwerkende Haagse heren , van Brabant naar Gelderland verhuisd. Het werd een zorgeloze dag, in no-time was de enorme hoeveelheid dozen ingepakt en werd vervolgens bij de opslagbox in een supersnel tempo , ook alles ingepakt. In Arnhem moest alles per lift naar boven. Fluitend werden alle dozen in de bestemde kamers gebracht. Om 15.30 waren we verhuisd! Ongelooflijk! Complimenten voor de goede communicatie met de Bresser en het geweldige verhuisteam.
Maria, Andel ·
8 out of 108
zie hierboven
Cor Heerkens, GOIRLE ·
10 out of 1010
Veel waardering voor de inzet van de verhuizers
P, Tilburg ·
10 out of 1010
Vriendelijke en behulpzame medewerkers. Komen afspraken na, zoals dag en tijd.
Gerry, Oisterwijk ·
10 out of 1010
De mannen van de Bresser waren op het afgesproken tijdstip aanwezig en na een korte ronde zijn ze voortvarend aan de slag gegaan. In no time was het huis leeg en gingen we naar het nieuwe adres. Ondanks de uitdaging waar de verhuislift het beste geplaatst kon worden was het ook weer zo in orde. Rond 14.00 uur stond alles binnen en konden we de dozen gaan uitpakken
E, Oisterwijk ·
8 out of 108
afspraken worden nagekomen, flexibiliteit bij wijzigingen, zonder schade op het nieuwe adres
Martin van Gulik, Tilburg ·
10 out of 1010
Fijne verhuizers alles goed geregeld. 2de keer verhuisd was weer top. Verhuizers doen niet moeilijk kijken naar mogelijkheden.
M, Esch ·
10 out of 1010
Met verbazing gekeken hoe efficiënt de verhuizing is gegaan . Zo'n til lift is een uitkomst, vooral als je hoog woont. Niets hoeft meer met de huislift, die vaak te klein is. De kast en het bed hoefden niet gedemonteerd te worden. Perfect.
A, Tilburg ·
10 out of 1010
Topmannen! Aardig, meedenkend, zorgvuldig en wat wij belangrijk vinden, een goed humeur! In voor een geintje! Wij zagen er een beetje tegen op maar zij hebben dat zeker goedgemaakt!
Anja, Uden ·
8 out of 108
Behalve dat er een foutje was gemaakt wat betreft de tijd dat de verhuisdozen geleverd zouden worden en ik een paar uur voor niets heb zitten wachten is de verhuizing op zich prima gegaan. Op de afgesproken tijd was één verhuizer aanwezig; de andere twee verhuizers stonden in de file; door vakanties werd een beroep gedaan op verhuizers uit een ander deel van het land. Die ene verhuizer is gelijk aan het werk gegaan en toen de andere twee er waren ging het inladen razendsnel. Hetzelfde gold voor het uitladen op het nieuwe adres wat op 30 km van het inlaad-adres lag. De verhuizers in kwestie waren vriendelijke, beleefde en hardwerkende mannen voor wie niets teveel en niets te zwaar was. Ondanks de hoge temperaturen werd er nauwelijks tijd genomen om te pauzeren; een slokje water of een blikje fris tussendoor was voldoende voor de heren. Voor lunchtijd was alles klaar en kon ik beginnen met het uitpakken van de dozen. Het ophalen van de lege dozen een week later ging volgens afspraak.
Ook de contacten met de mensen op kantoor is altijd goed verlopen. Al met al een goede ervaring.
A, Tilburg ·
9 out of 109
Goed , snel en deskundig.
Harm, Oisterwijk ·
10 out of 1010
Onze verhuizing van grote spullen is voorspoedig verlopen. Fijne verhuizers die snel, efficiënt en zorgvuldig hun werk deden. Wij zijn zeer tevreden!
M, Horsten ·
10 out of 1010
Goede communicatie en vakkundig personeel - zowel gebruikgemaakt van langdurige opslag als verhuisdiensten
Marion, Den Haag ·
10 out of 1010
Zie hiervoor
P, Tilburg ·
10 out of 1010
Uitstekend
Guus, Tilburg ·
Locations
Six locations in the Netherlands and Belgium
We work from Tilburg, Oisterwijk, Breda, Venlo, Reeuwijk and Brussels. Choose a location or discuss your move with us directly.
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