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Bringing all the documents necessary to settle in Québec

Bring along all the documents that could be useful to you while settling in Québec. You will need them to obtain a social insurance number, health insurance card and car insurance, enrol your children in school, have your education and professional experience recognized and open a bank account, etc.

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Driver's license
Temporary workers who have a residence permit for less than six months may drive with a license from their country of provenance for the duration of their stay in Québec.

Temporary workers with a residence permit for more than six months must have an international driver’s license to drive in Québec. They can then drive road vehicles authorized by their international driver’s license for as long as their driver’s license and international license are valid. The driver’s license must always be kept with the international driver’s license.

To obtain an international driver’s license, you must apply in the country where you obtained your driver’s license, before leaving your country.

Use the checklist of all the documents you and your family members must bring with you to Québec. You can adapt it to each person’s situation.

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Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec

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Last modification : 2009-02-09