Canada Start-Up Visa Program

Immigrate to Canada as an Entrepreneur – Build an Innovative Business and Secure Permanent Residency.

The Start-Up Visa Program

offers permanent residency to immigrant entrepreneurs who have the skills and potential to build innovative businesses in Canada. If you have a viable start-up idea supported by a designated organization, Canada wants you to bring your business here.

Who Can Apply?

Have a qualifying business


You and your partners (max 5 applicants) must each hold at least 10% of the voting rights, and together with the designated organization, must control more than 50% of the business.

Secure a letter of support from a designated organization


You need to get support from one of Canada’s designated venture capital funds, angel investor groups, or business incubators. This support proves that your business idea has backing and potential in the Canadian market.

Meet language requirements and Have sufficient

settlement funds

You must score at least CLB 5 in English or French (speaking, reading, writing, and listening).


You must show you have enough money to support yourself and your family upon arrival in Canada.

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