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Immigrating to Canada

Valuable Advice. Helpful Tools.

As Canada’s largest bank1, we’ve been helping new immigrants settle successfully into Canada for over seven generations. We’ve put together a host of tools and tips to make your transition into Canada easier by saving you time, money and effort.

Before You Move

Congratulations on making the big and exciting decision to move to Canada. Explore some tips, tools and advice to help you plan your move and stay organized.

Arrival in Canada

While planning ahead makes for an easier move, many steps can’t be started until you’ve arrived. Here, you’ll find advice, resources and contact information to help you through these steps.

Canadian Banking Tutorials in 14 languages

Want a quick explanation of key Canadian financial basics, such as opening a bank account, buying a car, buying a home and sending money overseas or saving for your children’s education? Download these easy banking tutorials, available in up to 14 languages:

English French Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese
Tamil Farsi Hindi Punjabi
Russian Urdu Korean Romanian
Spanish Tagalog

Select a Banking Tutorial

 
 

Why Choose Royal Bank of Canada

In Canada, we are known by our brand name RBC Royal Bank® – many people even shorten our name to RBC®. Here are a few more interesting things about us:

  • We’re Canada’s largest bank, and have been helping newcomers get settled for over seven generations
  • We have the largest branch and ATM network in Canada
  • We provide service by phone in over 180 languages
  • In February 2009, Global Finance magazine rated RBC as one of the top 10 “World’s Safest Banks.”

Getting to Know RBC

 
 

Satisfied Customers

Satisfied Customers

Watch how Myin found success as a newcomer to Canada