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Canada Start-Up Visa – Entrepreneur Immigration Program

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CanadaStart-UpVisaEntrepreneurImmigrationProgram

Immigrate to Canada by launching an innovative start-up and secure permanent residency.

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Programme overviewنظرة عامة

The Canada Start-Up Visa (SUV) Program offers a direct pathway to Permanent Residency for global entrepreneurs who build innovative, scalable businesses supported by designated Canadian organizations. It prioritizes creativity over capital, enabling families to live, work, and grow in Canada’s thriving start-up ecosystem.

What you getالمزايا

Thebenefits,infull.

Direct pathway to Canadian Permanent Residency (PR).

No minimum investment or net worth required.

Work permit available while PR is processed.

Access to Canada’s start-up ecosystem, incubators, and investors.

Include spouse and dependents in your PR application.

Build and scale your business in a global innovation hub.

Investment & costsالتكاليف

Everyfigure,inwriting.

Qualifying investment

Designated organization support / incubation fee

Upon acceptance · No fixed investment; based on designated organization support.

0 CAD

Legal & processing fees

Upon submission · Check latest IRCC, biometrics, and PR fees.

0 CAD

Figures are indicative and exclusive of professional fees. Your advisor confirms an exact, written cost breakdown for your family size.

Eligibilityالأهلية

Whatittakestoqualify.

Requirements

Secure a Letter of Support and Commitment Certificate from a designated organization (VC fund, angel group, or incubator).

Meet CLB/NCLC 5 in English or French.

Show proof of settlement funds based on family size.

Own at least 10% of the company; total ownership with the organization must exceed 50%.

Incorporate and actively operate the business in Canada before PR approval.

Actively manage and participate in the business from within Canada.

Proof of funds

Settlement funds · Show funds per family size per IRCC guidelines.0 CAD

Who cannot apply

No Letter of Support from a designated organization.

Below CLB 5 in English or French.

Incomplete or inaccurate business plan or incorporation paperwork.

Insufficient settlement funds.

The processكيف نعمل

Fromfirstcalltoapproval.

01

Develop a business idea

Create an innovative start-up concept with global market potential.

02

Get support from a designated organization

Secure a Letter of Support from an approved incubator, investor, or venture fund.

03

Apply for Canada Start-Up Visa

Submit your PR application to IRCC with all required documents.

04

Apply for a work permit

Obtain a temporary work permit to launch and manage your start-up in Canada.

05

Operate business and get PR

Grow your start-up in Canada and receive Permanent Residency upon approval.

Questionsأسئلة شائعة

This route, answered.

It’s a federal program offering PR to entrepreneurs backed by designated Canadian organizations.

Start the Canada route.

A senior advisor will confirm the exact costs, timeline and documents for your case — privately, and entirely off the record.