Find immigration services
Immigration information, tools and resources for newcomers to B.C.
What you'll need
- Government-issued identification for everyone in your household
- Proof of citizenship or landed immigrant status
Overview
The services below can help you:
- Settle in B.C.
- Buy or rent a home
- Set up household utilities
- Get licensed to drive a car or motorcycle
- Get government-issued identification
- Register for B.C.'s Medical Service Plan (MSP)
- Find work in B.C.
Start
Get a BC Services Card
(Mandatory)
British Columbia-issued I.D. that provides access to B.C. government services.
Apply for Medical Services Plan (MSP)
(Mandatory)
Public health insurance for British Columbians and their dependents.
Start driving in B.C.
Get a B.C. driver's license, register your vehicle or get auto insurance with ICBC.
Open or update a BC Hydro account
Electrical service at your home or business with BC Hydro.
Request land title search, change and transfer
Land title search, registry, change and transfer services in British Columbia.
Find a job in B.C.
Browse job opportunities right where you want to live and work in B.C.
Find a job with the B.C. government
BC Public Service jobs for existing employees and external applicants.
Register for BCeID
Online ID for secure access to B.C. government services.
Contact information
Contact us Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 5pm Pacific Time.
Victoria: 1 250 387-6121
Vancouver: 1 604 660-2421
Outside Vancouver and Victoria: 1 800 663-7867
Outside B.C.: 1 604 660-2421
Telephone service for the deaf or hard of hearing: dial 711 or Text 1 604 660-2421.
Email: serviceBC@gov.bc.ca