Program Highlights
Most viable pathway to Canadian citizenship
Strategic location to Northern American Market
Fast and cost-effective immigration path to Canada
No minimum investment
Approval in 6-8 months
Build your company with a business friendly government through Canada Start-Up Visa
Canada’s Start-Up Visa Program offers innovative entrepreneurs a fast track to permanent residency by turning your business idea into a reality. Successful applicants gain immediate PR status, the right to live, work, or study anywhere in Canada, and a pathway to citizenship in just 3 years.
Program Benefits
Become a Canadian citizen after 3 years of residency
Visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to more than 180 countries
One of the top 10 most powerful passports
A whole range of investment options
Strong and Stable Democracy
High Economic Growth
Ability to live, work and study anywhere in Canada
Permanent Residency for you, your spouse, children under 22 years of age, and financially dependent children
Access to high quality education and world class healthcare
Dual/Multiple Citizenship
High quality of life
High level of security
Enhanced business access to advanced economies
Tax discounts for your business
High return on investment
Ideal country for families
Multicultural and welcoming environment
High level of religious and ethnic tolerance
Business Friendly
No age restriction
No source of funds requirement
No education requirement
No business experience requirement
Change your business whenever you like
You are not legally required to continue running your business after receiving PR
Requirements
YOU MUST HAVE:
- Minimum 10% Company Shares & Majority Control with Designated Organization
- Letter of Support (VC, Angel, Incubator)
- Clean Criminal Record
- Good Health
- CLB/IELTS 5 Language Proficiency
- Sufficient Settlement Funds
YOUR BUSINESS PROJECT:
- Innovative
- Capable of Creating Canadian Jobs
- Globally Competitive
- Ready to Secure a Letter of Suppor from Government approved designated organization
Investment Options
BUSINESS INCUBATORS
| Primary Support | Mentorship, resources, networking |
| Investment for Letter of Support | None (program acceptance) |
| Typical Startup Stage | Very early (idea to early product) |
ANGEL INVESTOR GROUPS
| Primary Support | Capital, mentorship, network |
| Investment for Letter of Support | Early to growth |
| Typical Startup Stage | Min. CAD 75,000 |
VENTURE CAPITAL FUND
| Primary Support | Capital, strategic guidance |
| Investment for Letter of Support | Min. CAD 200,000 |
| Typical Startup Stage | Growth (product, market validation) |
