Scooter
Spanish and Canadian expat in Canada
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About me
Spanish and Canadian
Lives in Montreal
Speaks English,French, Spanish
Registration: 30 June 2009
Thinking of moving to Canada by James White81
Hello,My husband and I are currently looking into moving to Montréal Canada. He currently works in medical and I manage a private estate. Due to the nature of his job, his application has been accepted and I can piggy back on his visa because ...
Montreal is NOT anymore what it used to be. When I first came ( conservators ) it was so so, I went thru a crazy hard process BEFORE arriving ( about 4 years to get the permanent residency ). Once here, it got better and better. Hard work , but ... Read More
Most common scams in Canada by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Canada as an expat implies navigating into a new and unfamiliar environment and habits, making you potentially vulnerable to scammers. Whether it’s immigration or finance advice, housing scam, online traps or ...
The "No-Cash-Before-Keys" Rule: Never, under any circumstances, send a deposit for a rental you haven't physically walked through. If you're abroad, hire a reputable local "settlement agent" or use a licensed Realtor (their services are usually free ... Read More
How do I get my personal belongings across the border? by esta46
Hello. I'm buying a home on Vancouver Island, BC. I am a US citizen. It is my understanding I can stay in Canada for 6 months without a Visa? Correct? I'm in the process of applying for a residency visa. My initial question is pretty basic: how do I ...
Make sure you don't overstay the date stamped in your passport or the 6-month default.You do not need to alert the border patrol ahead of time for a personal move with a small trailer. However, you must be prepared with the right paperwork to avoid ... Read More
Road safety in Canada by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Navigating roads and experiencing traffic in Canada as an expat can be a learning experience. We invite you to share your insights in order to help other expats and soon-to-be expats stay safe on the road in Canada, whether ...
SADLY, a lot of immigrants arrive to Canada and INSTEAD of adapting to the rules of their new country, they use their own rules from the country they arrive. In Montreal, you can see DAILY, people that never use their turning signals ( blinkers ), ... Read More
Most common scams in Canada by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Canada as an expat implies navigating into a new and unfamiliar environment and habits, making you potentially vulnerable to scammers. Whether it’s immigration or finance advice, housing scam, online traps or ...
The Big Four: Common Scams Targeting Expats1. The Rental "Ghost" ListingThis is the most frequent trap for expats arriving in high-demand cities likeMontreal. The Hook: A stunning condo at a "steal" of a price. The "landlord" claims to be out of the ... Read More
A French Expat's Experience in Montréal (2025) by slowwhitefishigoh
Hi everyone!I'm a French expat who recently moved to Canada—specifically to Montréal—a few weeks ago. I joined expat.com to connect with other expats, ask questions, and hopefully help those who are planning to make the same ...
Hi there. Which neighborhood did you end up living ? Plateau ? Read More
Quebec income tax question by edbarnes23
Hello all,I am currently living in the UK, and planning to move to Montreal later this year. I'm weighing the benefits of selling my UK property, putting the money away and earning interest, versus keeping it and renting it out, whilst I rent in ...
" Both sources of income, rent and interest on the deposit, are taxed including the UK and Canada "Since when ? Not what my accountant tells me . If I am Canadian and live in UK, I have to declare what I make in the UK to Canadian gov. But in UK I ... Read More
Looking for a hair care company that distribute products out of Brazil by Scooter
Hello everybody. Basically the title says it all. I am looking at some companies ( Probelle one of them ) that are serious ( no BS ) and good at the same time, as in good products. It can't be very big as those already have distributors out of ...
@Pablo888 " If Brazil made products are somewhat better than its international competitors, I think that distribution via partnership is the best approach rather than in direct competition - as the big players in the industry tend to acquire just to ... Read More
Looking for a hair care company that distribute products out of Brazil by Scooter
Hello everybody. Basically the title says it all. I am looking at some companies ( Probelle one of them ) that are serious ( no BS ) and good at the same time, as in good products. It can't be very big as those already have distributors out of ...
@roddieshoTks. Not really...but it could be. But is not my main goal. I m talking about shampoo's, colors, hair Botox, keratins, repairing shampoo's, kind of stuff. https://www.felps.com.br/https://probelle.com.br/produtos/ Read More
Looking for a hair care company that distribute products out of Brazil by Scooter
Hello everybody. Basically the title says it all. I am looking at some companies ( Probelle one of them ) that are serious ( no BS ) and good at the same time, as in good products. It can't be very big as those already have distributors out of ...
@abthreeThat is correct.Thank you. Like at these kind of events there are tons of them, but you must be there : https://10times.com/hair-brasilhttps://10times.com/beauty-fair-brazilhttps://10times.com/international-professional-fair Read More
Quebec income tax question by edbarnes23
Hello all,I am currently living in the UK, and planning to move to Montreal later this year. I'm weighing the benefits of selling my UK property, putting the money away and earning interest, versus keeping it and renting it out, whilst I rent in ...
As you are a UK citizen, any income SHOULD be declared in UK. Therefore nothing changes for you.Your Canadian income will be declared in the UK as well. And in Canada you will be taxed ONLY on the income earned in Canada. Read More
Looking for a hair care company that distribute products out of Brazil
Hello everybody. Basically the title says it all. I am looking at some companies ( Probelle one of them ) that are serious ( no BS ) and good at the same time, as in good products. It can't be very big as those already have distributors out of ... Read More
English speaking accountant that knows Canadian taxes by Cserebogar
Anyone got an international accountant that speaks English and knows canadian tax laws as I have to file our first income taxes this year here apparently.??? I need to know how it (the process) works. I don't want to pay an exorbitant amount ...
What don't you do it in Canada ? If it's Canada tax, a Canadian accountant FROM Canada is the best. https://www.alignable.com/montreal-qc/axia-savvis-consulting Read More
Immigration and Overstay Issues by planner
We are posting this more prominently so people do not miss it. We can confirm that tourists are being turned away at the entry points who have "overstayed the tourist visa multiple times". Please be aware that this might happen to YOU! At ...
@windeguyin the end they are spending money in the country ...so the government is happy about it, I guess. Read More
Immigration and Overstay Issues by planner
We are posting this more prominently so people do not miss it. We can confirm that tourists are being turned away at the entry points who have "overstayed the tourist visa multiple times". Please be aware that this might happen to YOU! At ...
I'm not a lawyer. But for 4 months / year...I would definitely pay the "fine". Posts are not that old unless one month is old for you. Read More
Las Terrenas the best place to retire by dylan_10
Las Terrenas is a small village located in the Samana peninsula, one of the most beautiful and lush throughout the Dominican Republic: here are stunning beaches and bang in a sea of many colors, mostly flat because it is the only one in the 'island ...
We've been living in LT now since July. If you were here on the weekend, you saw us not at capacity, but pretty busy! There are a lot of Dominicans who can't vacation outside the country due to he pandemic, so they are taking a lot of ... Read More
Car Buying Advice by cruffman
a word of advice to expats moving to the DR, and planning to buy a vehicle..... always keep in the back of your mind the little remark about ''the best laid plans of mice and men''. some of you come here with a predetermined time ...
No way they can hide it? I had a car that had a piece of black tape covering the check engine light behind the panel. This was after it had some work done on it that did not fix all of the problems. When there is a will, there is a way..OMG ... Read More
Las Terrenas the best place to retire by dylan_10
Las Terrenas is a small village located in the Samana peninsula, one of the most beautiful and lush throughout the Dominican Republic: here are stunning beaches and bang in a sea of many colors, mostly flat because it is the only one in the 'island ...
I have not seen this place at full capacity and I can't compare. But there were still "tourists" around. Locals or not...different story...but there were. This place across the water front ( where restaurants are) that looks like a ... Read More
Car Buying Advice by cruffman
a word of advice to expats moving to the DR, and planning to buy a vehicle..... always keep in the back of your mind the little remark about ''the best laid plans of mice and men''. some of you come here with a predetermined time ...
^^ Let me tell you an easy way to see if a car has a check engine light. Drive the car for 10-15 mins, stop, turn it off , lock it. Start it again and drive it for 10-15 mins. If the check engine light was erased/reset and IF there is a real problem ... Read More
want to know where to stay cost of living Las Terrenas by freeperson
Looking for help before coming to Las Terrenas I will travel in January for 3 week to try to see how it is working if we decide to retire in LT my wife and myself any help is appreciated want to know where to stay cost of living ... Thanks
Some nice places to rent NOW in LT for cheap. Like 400-500$ / month. But nice places...as not all of us have same standards. Good locations as well. Read More
Immigration and Overstay Issues by planner
We are posting this more prominently so people do not miss it. We can confirm that tourists are being turned away at the entry points who have "overstayed the tourist visa multiple times". Please be aware that this might happen to YOU! At ...
Oh nooo! I did not. Next time. Can't even find it. Where is it ? Funny story : I saw wales from El Valle . They were far, quite far, but locals that have the restaurants on the beach were astonished and starring like they have never seen ... Read More
Weekend Visit - Las Terrenas by 2VPsoldier
Hi there - I am thinking of driving over to LT for a weekend to relax, enjoy some beach time each day and a couple of good meals before heading back to Moca on the Sunday. Any suggestions? Are there places where folks frequent and we might met some ...
Two places I trued and loved. Mentioned in another thread : * Empanadas y mas * La Catrina Mexican Read More
Las Terrenas the best place to retire by dylan_10
Las Terrenas is a small village located in the Samana peninsula, one of the most beautiful and lush throughout the Dominican Republic: here are stunning beaches and bang in a sea of many colors, mostly flat because it is the only one in the 'island ...
I like to use Google maps and their reviews a lot. I was very surprised to find out that most of the nice places in LT (4.7-4.8-.4.9 stars on google ) were closed. Some of them replaced by others ,some closed. Is it because of Covid and less ... Read More
Immigration and Overstay Issues by planner
We are posting this more prominently so people do not miss it. We can confirm that tourists are being turned away at the entry points who have "overstayed the tourist visa multiple times". Please be aware that this might happen to YOU! At ...
I remember this n the chart they showed me : 30 days – 90 days -- 2,500 90 – 270 -- 4,000 270 – 360 5,000 I was in CL last year to the only hotel ( that is an all inclusive) .Npow Just got back from Samana...and I moved ... Read More
Transportation from Punta Cana to Las Terrenas by Guest7822
Hi all, I wiil be in Punta Cana on Sept. 28 and want to know [b]how to get to Las Terrenas(LT) by interprovincial Bus , where in Punta Cana and the expected cost in pesos.[/b] Thanks to all
http://www.caribetours.com.do/santo%20domingo.htm Read More
Airport precautions by Mikeye2
Does anyone know what the COVID-19 precautions are at airport in Santo Domingo? Are masks required? Are there temperature checks upon arrival
I just had such a bad experience with AC... Anyhow...i's been about two weeks they cancelled them. Until May I think... Read More
Immigration and Overstay Issues by planner
We are posting this more prominently so people do not miss it. We can confirm that tourists are being turned away at the entry points who have "overstayed the tourist visa multiple times". Please be aware that this might happen to YOU! At ...
I ended up looking here for other reasons...and found this thread. Just got back yesterday , the 29th of January 2021. Last year went for the first time to DR (Cayo Levantado) for one week to an all inclusive. With lockdowns and so I decided to go ... Read More
Driving in Canada by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Canada? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess what are the characteristics of the driving style ...
Well said DRAKBUK. I think it pretty much resumes everything. The turning lights (flashers) and the left lane huggers are the worst. Really bad. Cops could make a lot more money out of those guys, than waiting and hoping somebody does 130 km / h or ... Read More
Cost of living in Canada 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Canada in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of Canada you are living in. How much does it cost to live in Canada? > accommodation ...
City: Montreal Prov: QC > accommodation prices ( 3½ - 600$ + ) (4½- 750$ + ) > public transportation fares (tube, bus etc.) $3.25 / trip > food prices (your monthly budget) > health prices (for those who need medical ... Read More