First thing to do when you arrive

Ketika tiba apa yang bisa anda lakukan.

Berikut ini pertanyaan yang sering muncul setelah anda tiba di British Columbia, Canada.

Question:
Setelah tiba di tempat tinggal sementara apa yang harus dilakukan?
Answer:
Pelajari daerah sekitar: seperti di mana tempat peberhentian bus/train, bagaimana schedulenya, di mana convenience/grocery store terdekat, dan walk-in clinic.

Question:
Bagaimana membuka bank account?
Answer:
Buka bank account sangatlah mudah, anda cukup membawa passport. Selain mudah anda harus mengamankan uang anda lebih dulu sebelum anda melakukan aktivitas lain.

Question:
Bagaimana mendaftar SIN (Social Insurance Number)?
Answer:
Di link ini disebutkan dokumen apa saja yang diperlukan. SIN ini diperlukan untuk cari kerja dan masalah pajak.

Question:
Bagaimana cara mendaftar Carecard (Jaminan kesehatan)?
Answer:
Di link ini dijelaskan lebih detail bagaimana mendaftar untuk mendapatkan Carecard. Anda membutuhkan Carecard untuk pergi ke dokter. Perlu diingat selama 90 hari pertama setelah tiba anda menanggung biaya kesehatan anda sendiri.

Question:
Bagaimana cara mendapatkan driver license?
Answer:
SIM anda dari Indonesia hanya berlaku 90 hari setelahnya anda harus menggunankan BC driver licence. Di link ini ada bisa mendapatkan informasi lebih detail.

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English Version

First thing to do when you arrive.

Here's a question that often appears after you arrive in British Columbia, Canada.

Question:
After arriving and settling in temporary residence, what will you do?
Answer:
Learn the area around: such as where is bus stop or train station, how is the schedule, where is convenience or grocery store nearby, and walk-in clinic.

Question:
How do I open a bank account?
Answer:
Open a bank account is very easy, just bring your passport to the bank nearby. You need to do this first In addition you must be easy to secure the money you first before you do another activity.

Question:
How do I register SIN (Social Insurance Number)?
Answer:
This link mentions documents are required to apply. SIN is needed to find employment and tax issues.

Question:
How do I register Carecard (Health Care Card)?
Answer:
This link describes more detail how to sign up to get Carecard. You need Carecard to go to the doctor. Please keep in mind during the first 90 days after you arrive bear the cost of your own health.

Question:
How do I get a driver license?
Answer:
Your driver's license is only valid for 90 days after that you must apply for BC drivers license. In this link you will find more detail information.

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