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For globally minded CEOs, entrepreneurs and high-growth founders, access and mobility are more than lifestyle perks. They are strategic assets. Canadian passport is one of the most powerful tools you can own and the smartest way to get it may be through innovation: Canada’s Start-Up Visa.
Here are 7 compelling reasons why securing a Canadian passport should be on your roadmap and how the Start-Up Visa can get you there.
1. Visa-Free Access to 185 Countries
Canadian citizens enjoy visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 185 countries, including the U.K., EU Schengen Area, Japan, Australia and many more. According to CIC News, Canada’s passport ranks higher than the U.S. in travel freedom, providing seamless entry for business, lifestyle and opportunity.
2. Efficient and Guaranteed Passport Services
The Canadian Government now officially guarantees passport processing in 30 business days or it’s free. The system also includes online renewal, saving valuable time.
3. Global Diplomatic Power
Canadian citizens benefit from support in almost every country. With diplomatic or consular offices in nearly 180 countries, you are never far from help when traveling for business or with family.
4. Direct Path to Permanent Residency via the Start-Up Visa
Canada’s Start-Up Visa Program offers permanent residency, not a temporary stay for founders who receive support from a designated Canadian incubator or investor. This means you can start your Canadian immigration journey as a permanent resident from day one.
5. Work While You Wait
You do not have to wait for PR to begin your life and business in Canada. Founders can receive a temporary work permit to begin operations while their application is being processed. This means you can land, hire and build momentum very fast.
6. Business-Friendly Immigration Requirements
There are no age caps, no strict education requirements and no minimum investment thresholds. If you have an innovative business idea and meet basic language and settlement criteria, you may qualify.
7. Long-Term Global Strategy
In a world of geopolitical shifts, restrictive policies and volatile markets, Canadian citizenship offers an invaluable backup plan for yourself, your family, and your business. According to TIME Magazine, Canada continues to attract global talent, especially those turned away by more rigid immigration systems elsewhere.
Why Beyond Global Partners?
At Beyond Global Partners, we help visionaries and high-potential founders obtain Canadian permanent residency through the Start-Up Visa. From pitch development and investor connections to immigration logistics, we support your journey from start to citizenship.
We proudly operate a local office in Vancouver, ensuring on-the-ground support in one of Canada’s most vibrant cities for innovation and global business.
Ready to turn your innovation into your future passport?
Let’s build your Canadian journey together.
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