Canada Relocation Services
Tailored support for South Africans moving to Canada. Every engagement is fully customised to your circumstances, career, family, budget and goals — with a clear upfront estimate before you commit. Everything starts with an email to info@cape2canada.co.za; payment is by EFT invoice to our First National Bank (FNB) account — no online payment.
| Service | Best for | What you get | Billing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery & Feedback | Just starting to explore | 70-point questionnaire + detailed written feedback on your readiness, budget and timeline | Flat fee — quoted by email |
| Relocation Analysis Report | Families ready to plan properly | Tailored 20–30+ page roadmap: 24-month timeline, full budget, city & school recommendations, career strategy | Fixed scope — quoted upfront |
| RCIC-Ready Document Pack | Preparing for licensed help | Documents organised, reviewed, indexed and ready to hand to an RCIC or lawyer | Hourly — upfront estimate |
| Move Coordination | Landing in the next 3 months | 90-day arrival plan + weekly hands-on support through your first three months | Fixed retainer — 90 days |
| Hourly consulting | Specific questions | Focused working session with straight answers — costs, CRA, licences, rentals, banking | Hourly |
| Scouting & errands | Choosing a Vancouver suburb or rental | We visit in person, photograph and video honestly, and report back | Quoted per request |
| Licensed-pro matching | Visa applications & eligibility | Help finding and verifying an RCIC or lawyer on the official register | Free |
1 · Discovery & Feedback Session
70-point relocation questionnaire + detailed written feedback. We send you a comprehensive questionnaire covering your background, skills, family, finances, timeline preferences and concerns — you complete it at your own pace. You then receive personalised written feedback:
- A readiness review of your documents, budget and timeline
- Planning priorities, sequencing and gaps in your preparation
- A plain-English overview of the pathway landscape, and the exact questions to take to a licensed consultant
- Red flags to avoid — scams, sequencing traps, budget blind spots
The ideal first step for anyone seriously considering the move.
Start by email →2 · Comprehensive Relocation Analysis Report
A professional, tailored 20–30+ page document — your personal relocation roadmap.
- Detailed 24-month relocation timeline with clear decision gates
- Comprehensive budget breakdown — government fees, settlement funds, shipping, housing, schooling
- Province & city recommendations — cost, jobs, schools, safety, SA communities
- School options and education pathways for your children
- Community & lifestyle insights, networking, culture
- Job market & career strategies for your field
- Risk management and contingency planning
- A general overview of immigration pathway types, to explore further with licensed help
3 · RCIC-Ready Document Pack
We professionally organise, review and prepare your supporting documents so they're ready for a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) or immigration lawyer:
- Checklist of required documents for your situation
- Organisation and indexing of all files
- Review for completeness and consistency
- Guidance on apostilles, translations, police certificates, ECA
- A clean digital folder structure, ready to hand over
We provide an upfront estimate based on the volume and complexity of your documents.
Request an estimate →4 · Move Coordination Retainer
Arrival & first-90-days support — hands-on help to land smoothly and settle successfully:
- Pre-arrival preparation checklist
- Detailed 90-day arrival plan — airport pickup coordination, temporary accommodation, banking, SIN, healthcare
- Ongoing support through the critical first three months
- Weekly check-ins and issue resolution
- Referrals to service providers — movers, schools, employment services
Can be combined with the Relocation Analysis Report for better value.
Request by email →À la carte
Hourly consulting & strategy sessions
Focused working sessions on any part of your move. Straight answers on what things actually cost (remember: Canadian price tags exclude GST/PST), CRA accounts, driver's licences, rentals, banking — and if a question needs a licensed pro, we say so.
Book by email →On-the-ground scouting & errands — Greater Vancouver
Considering a suburb or rental in Metro Vancouver? We go there in person — walk the neighbourhood, photograph and video the property and surrounds honestly, check the commute — and send you what we saw. Other errands and other cities: ask, and we'll tell you honestly what we can arrange.
Request by email →Ongoing coordination & case management
We keep your relocation project moving — follow-ups, deadlines, logistics — quoted by scope.
Request a quote →Post-landing settlement support
Beyond the first 90 days: family-specific planning, spouse employment strategy, children's education, budget optimisation for the move.
Request a quote →How we work
Initial discovery
Start with the Discovery & Feedback Session — questionnaire plus detailed written feedback.
Custom proposal
We provide a clear scope, estimated hours and timeline for anything further — always upfront, before you commit.
Agreement & payment
Signed agreement plus deposit, invoiced by email — EFT to our First National Bank (FNB) account, in rands.
Delivery
Regular updates and final deliverables in professional format, on the agreed milestones.
Flexibility
Every report and plan is 100% tailored to your family's situation — nothing off a template.
Our promise: practical, honest, highly personalised guidance that goes far beyond the visa paperwork — we help you plan the entire life transition.