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Where Canadians are landing.

Long-term rental guides for the countries we cover — written for Canadians, priced in CAD.

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From CAD $900/mo · 3.5h from YYZ
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Mexico

Yucatán · Riviera

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From CAD $1,200/mo · 7h from YYZ
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Portugal

Lisbon · Porto · Algarve

D7 visa
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From CAD $700/mo · 18h from YYZ
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Thailand

Chiang Mai · Bangkok

Retirement visa
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From CAD $1,100/mo · 5h from YYZ
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Costa Rica

Central Valley · Pacific

Pensionado
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Six guides we'd hand a friend.

If you're new here, these are the first six we'd point you at — one each on visas, costs, healthcare, taxes, scouting, and rentals.

01 Visa & Legal

Portugal D7 Application Timeline for Canadians: Month-by-Month (2026)

Portugal D7 Application Timeline for Canadians: Month-by-Month (2026) The D7 isn’t hard. It’s slow. Most of the frustration Canadians describe with the…

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02 Visa & Legal

D7 vs Golden Visa: Which Portugal Visa Fits Canadian Retirees? (2026)

D7 vs Golden Visa: Which Portugal Visa Fits Canadian Retirees? (2026) These two visas get compared constantly, but they’re designed for completely…

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03 Visa & Legal

Portugal D7 Proof of Income for Canadians: What Actually Counts (2026)

Portugal D7 Proof of Income for Canadians: What Actually Counts (2026) The D7 visa is simple on paper and frustrating in practice.…

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04 Renting

How to Rent in Costa Rica as a Foreigner (2026 Guide)

How to Rent in Costa Rica as a Foreigner (2026 Guide) By Taraji Abroad Costa Rica has a reputation as the easiest…

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05 Safety

Is Costa Rica Safe for Canadians? What You Need to Know

Is Costa Rica Safe for Canadians? What You Need to Know By Taraji Abroad · Move Abroad Rentals Disclosure: This post contains…

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06 City Guides

Canadian Expat Guide to Guanacaste, Costa Rica (Gold Coast)

Canadian Expat Guide to Guanacaste, Costa Rica (Gold Coast) By Taraji Abroad | Move Abroad Rentals Guanacaste is where Canadians go when…

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Portugal D7 Application Timeline for Canadians: Month-by-Month (2026)

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