The Canada Start-Up Visa Program
The Canada Start-Up Visa Program provides a pathway to permanent residency for entrepreneurs and investors looking to establish or expand their businesses in the country. Similarly, the Quebec Investor Immigration Program is tailored for global investors seeking a Quebec work permit, with the opportunity to obtain permanent residency. As one of the world’s wealthiest nations, Canada boasts a high per-capita income and a thriving trade market, making it an attractive destination for business and investment.
Key Advantages
Enjoy a high standard of living in one of the world’s most developed countries.
Access to top-quality, affordable education and healthcare for you and your family.
Family members can be included in the application.
Live in multicultural, dynamic, and welcoming cities known for their diversity and tolerance.
Establish or expand your business with unrestricted access to the North American market.
Benefit from minimal eligibility criteria—no age limit, net worth requirement, or higher education needed.
Requirements
To be eligible for the Canada SUV Program, applicants must:
- Present an innovative and scalable start-up business proposal.
- Obtain approval from a designated organization in Canada.
Applicants must also:
- Demonstrate English or French language proficiency at a CLB/IELTS 5 level.
- Be in good health.
- Have no criminal record.
Quebec Investor Immigration Program
Requirements
To qualify for an initial work permit in Quebec, which can lead to permanent residence, applicants must make the following investments:
- A five-year, interest-free investment of CAD 1 million, guaranteed by the Government of Quebec.
- A non-refundable contribution of CAD 200,000 to Investissement Québec.
Applicants must also:
- Have at least two years of management experience within the five years preceding their application.
- Possess a net worth of at least CAD 2 million.
- Hold a qualification equivalent to a Quebec secondary school diploma.
- Demonstrate spoken French proficiency at a minimum level of 7.
Procedure
Obtaining Canadian Residence by Investment Start-Up Visa Program
- Applicants must draft and submit a business proposal for evaluation by a government-designated business entity.
- Once endorsed by a business incubator, angel investor group, or venture capital firm (depending on the investment route chosen), the applicant is issued a letter of support.
- This letter enables the applicant and their family to apply for permanent residency in Canada.
Quebec Investor Immigration Program
- The Quebec Government reviews the application, and the investment is made only after receiving approval.
- A minimum stay of 12 months within two years following the issuance of the work permit is mandatory:
- The principal applicant must reside in Quebec for at least six months.
- The remaining six months may be fulfilled by either the main applicant or their spouse.
Permanent Residency Obligations
- To retain permanent resident status, individuals must physically reside in Canada for at least 730 days (two out of five years).
Obtaining Canadian Citizenship
Eligible applicants can apply for Canadian citizenship after maintaining permanent residence for at least three years (1,095 days) within a five-year period.
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