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Moving to Canada with SIN, HOW?

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xbaha

9/28/2016 10:53 EST

Hi,
i went to canada 15 years ago, and got SIN card starts with '5' with no expiry.
then i left canada, until today.
is this card is useful?
do i need to apply for visa to go back canada again?
please let me know!
thanks

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wafa

9/28/2016 12:11 EST

I've always had the opinion that a SIN (Social Insurance Number) is a pretty permanent thing. It isn't something you re-apply for (other than to replace lost/broken card) as the number assigned to you stays with you.

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FloridaGuyinBrasil

9/28/2016 13:59 EST

You don't say what citizenship you have now. I would think that if you were able to get a SIN back then, you must be some sort of Canadian.
IF you are in the US, you can go to Canada with your US passport.
Your SIN card has been idle that long and is in 'HIBERNATION' mode. You have to go to an office in Canada to reactivate it.
I just did the same for mine after losing the card 8 years ago. I'm in the US.

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