Living Abroad

For the many Canadians who dream of living abroad,
careful preparation is the key to success.

Over two million Canadians live, work, or study abroad. It is important to be prepared and to expect the unexpected while overseas. By preparing carefully in advance, your client can prevent serious and costly problems.

In almost all cases, your client must have special permission, such as a work visa or student visa to work or study in a foreign country. Permission is granted at the sole discretion of the authorities of the country in question and must be obtained BEFORE entering the country. Most countries will not grant permission to a foreigner to work or study if that person has entered the country as a tourist or on any other basis.

For thousands of other Canadians, the dream of living their retirement years in another country, perhaps with a more moderate climate, has come true. Whatever your client’s reason for wanting to retire outside Canada, the basic rule is to make careful preparations.

For more detailed information on this subject, refer your client to the While Abroad section of our website.