Landing in Canada: ArriveCan, and the proof-of-address documents newcomers set up first

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By VisaBuddies Communityvia community — compiled from public visa forums

Documents Needed

ArriveCan submission
Everyone traveling to Canada had to complete the ArriveCan app; it generates a slip, and boarding could be denied without it.
Proof-of-address bill
A utility bill (electricity, telephone or water) was commonly accepted as address proof for services like OHIP.

From a member's landing experience, the practical first steps on arrival:

Complete ArriveCan before you fly. During its use it was mandatory for all travelers to Canada — it asks for basic details (and, at the time, vaccination info) and produces a slip; without it boarding could be refused.

Line up proof of address early. For provincial health (e.g. OHIP) and other services, a single utility bill — electricity, telephone, or water — was generally accepted as address proof.

Ask whether a soft copy is accepted for a given service; requirements varied, so confirm before your appointment.

(Note: ArriveCan requirements were tied to the pandemic period — check current entry rules before travelling.)

Do: Set up a utility bill in your name early — it's the usual proof of address for OHIP and other services.
Tip: Confirm whether a service accepts a soft copy vs original before your appointment.
Don't: Don't assume pandemic-era entry apps still apply — verify current requirements before you fly.

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