Despite being ranked as one of the best countries to live in, many Canadians relocate to other countries. Whether you are a Canadian who wants to move because of Canada’s cold weather, work reasons, or any other reason, there are different countries you can move to start a new life.
What Are the Easiest Countries to Move to From Canada?
The following list consists of the easiest countries to move to from Canada:
Portugal
Australia
New Zealand
Mexico
Germany
Spain
France
Croatia
Thailand
Portugal
The fastest way to move to Portugal is through a Golden visa. If you are a Canadian ready to invest in Portugal, you can receive your residency after five years. You must either purchase a property for €500,000 or invest €350,000 in an urban property in Portugal.
Other options include finding a job in Portugal (and applying for a work visa), or, if you are a student, enrolling in a Portuguese university and applying for a student visa. If you are a digital nomad, the passive income visa is also a great option.
Benefits of moving to Portugal from Canada include:
The cost of living is relatively lower than in Canada.
The weather is also arguable better in Portugal than in Canada, with about 3,000 hours of sunshine per year.
Easy access to other European countries.
Australia
If you want to move to a whole new continent, then Australia may be the right choice for you. Say goodbye to the low temperatures of Canada and enjoy the Australian sun. You don’t need to give up your Canadian citizenship to obtain an Australian one. The fastest way to move to Australia is with a 189 visa for skilled occupations, or through another work visa option.
Benefits of moving to Australia from Canada include:
Access to an excellent higher education.
Access to high-quality healthcare.
No language barrier.
Lots of sunshine!
New Zealand
As a Canadian, you can move to New Zealand with the Skilled Migration Program, a program for those with skills that will benefit New Zealand financially. You can also apply for the New Zealand investor visa, with which you can get permanent residency after five years. You must invest at least NZ $10,000,000 and stay for at least 88 days in the next three years.
If you move from Canada to New Zealand, you can:
Live, work, and study in New Zealand.
Include your partner and dependent children aged 24 and under in your residence application.
Enjoy the great weather and beaches, and befriend the friendly locals.
Mexico
Moving to Mexico, a country of sunny weather and vibrant culture, is simple (if you meet the immigration criteria). The most common visa routes for Canadians include the Mexico digital nomad visa (if you have a job that can be done remotely). You can also retire in Mexico, or apply for a Mexican work permit (provided you find a job).
You can become a permanent resident after five years of staying in Mexico. This country is known for its Aztec history, cuisine, beautiful beaches, music, and dancing, and you can enjoy these things once you move there.
Benefits of moving to Mexico from Canada include:
Affordable healthcare.
Tasty cuisine.
Vibrant culture, sunny beaches, and friendly people.
Closer to home than most other options in this list.
Germany
Germany is a strong country because of its economy, healthcare, education, etc. You can move to Germany with a work permit visa to live and work for a German company. (If you do not have a job, you can apply for a job-seeker visa).
You can also move to Germany as an entrepreneur. You must prove that you have sufficient financial means to establish a business and prove that it will benefit the German economy.
Benefits of moving to Germany from Canada include:
Affordable and excellent higher education.
Living in a safe country.
Free healthcare.
Work-life balance.
Easy access to other European countries.
Spain
You can move from Canada to Spain with the North American Language and Cultural Assistant program, through which you can move to Spain and teach English. If you get a job outside the program, you can transfer to a Spain work visa.
You can receive Spanish citizenship more quickly through the Spain Golden visa. You must purchase a property in Spain worth at least €500,000, invest in the Spanish public debt of at least €2,000,000, buy shares in a company, or make a deposit in a Spanish bank of at least €1,000,000.
Benefits of moving from Canada to Spain include:
Affordable living.
Citizenship after ten years.
Moving freely in the Schengen area and the rest of Europe.
France
France offers different long-stay visas that you can apply if planning to move there. These include a French work visa (if you find a job), the French student visa (if you are accepted into a French university). If you move as a student, you can extend your stay indefinitely if you find a job. As a Canadian, you are also eligible to apply for the Working Holiday Visa, which allows you to live in France for one year while working or simply exploring the country.
The following list consists of benefits of living in France:
Excellent healthcare.
Lower living costs than in Canada.
Quality higher education.
Croatia
Beautiful beaches, national parks, ancient architecture: a Candian has more than one reason to move to the beautiful country of Croatia. Canada offers a wide range of visas with which you can move to Croatia either permanently or temporarily. The most popular is the Croatian digital nomad visa, which is perfect for anyone who has a job they can do remotely.
Benefits of moving from Canada to Croatia include:
Warm weather.
Much lower living costs than in Canada.
Friendly people, great food, and beautiful scenery.
Thailand
In the Southeast Asian country of Thailand, you will be able to enjoy the tropical beauty of the beaches and the ancient architecture. Known also as the land of smiles, there is a lot to see and do in Thailand. You can visit the Grand Palace, climb the Sathorn Tower, eat Thai street food, and attend the Loi Krathong Festival. Thailand’s Elite Easy Access visa gives you a renewable, multi-entry five-year residence visa for a one-time fee of THB500,000 (€13,600). Another option is the SMART Visa which is issued for foreign workers, entrepreneurs, and talents.
Benefits of moving from Canada to Thailand include:
Affordable living costs.
High-quality healthcare.
You will experience a new vibrant culture.
Where Can I Move From Canada with a Work and Travel Program?
With the work and travel program, you can work for 12 months in any of the countries that have an agreement with Canada. Canada has work and travel program agreements with the following countries:
Andorra
The Czech Republic
Ireland
Netherlands
Slovenia
Australia
Denmark
Italy
New Zealand
Spain
Austria
Estonia
Japan
Norway
Sweden
Belgium
France
Korea
Poland
Switzerland
Chile
Germany
Latvia
Portugal
Taiwan
Costa Rica
Greece
Lithuania
San Marino
The United Kingdom
Croatia
Hong Kong
Luxembourg
Slovakia
Eligibility Requirements for the Work and Travel Program for Canadians
You must fulfill the basic conditions to apply for the work and travel program:
Be a Canadian citizen.
Possess a valid Canadian passport.
Be 18-35 years old.
Depending on the country you choose, you must also fulfill other specific requirements, such as financial.
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