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Canada · Investment route
Start, invest in, or acquire a business in Newfoundland & Labrador to obtain Canadian permanent residency.
Programme overviewنظرة عامة
The Newfoundland & Labrador Entrepreneur Stream allows experienced business owners and managers to invest and manage a business in the province for Canadian PR.
What you getالمزايا
Pathway to PR through business ownership.
Lower investment compared to larger provinces.
Access to ocean, tech, and energy sectors.
Family can live, work, and study in Canada.
Affordable lifestyle with community support.
Investment & costsالتكاليف
Qualifying investment
Minimum business investment
Before application · Invest CAD $200,000 in an eligible NL business.
Net worth requirement
Pre-qualification · Verified net worth of CAD $600,000.
Estimated government & admin fees
Upon submission · Check latest NLPNP and IRCC fees.
Figures are indicative and exclusive of professional fees. Your advisor confirms an exact, written cost breakdown for your family size.
Eligibilityالأهلية
Requirements
Age 21–59 with minimum high school education.
At least 2 years of business ownership or 5 years in management.
Net worth of CAD $600,000 verified by a third-party.
Invest CAD $200,000 and create one full-time local job.
CLB 5 in English or French and complete an exploratory visit if required.
Proof of funds
Who cannot apply
Unverifiable or low net worth.
Language score below CLB 5.
No business or management experience.
No exploratory visit for out-of-province applicants.
The processكيف نعمل
Submit Expression of Interest (EOI)
Apply online with your business idea.
Receive Invitation to Apply
Selected EOIs are invited to apply.
Verify net worth and attend interview
Provide documents and attend a brief interview.
Sign agreement and apply for work permit
Sign the Performance Agreement and apply for a work permit.
Operate business and apply for nomination
Run business for 12 months, then apply for PR nomination.
Questionsأسئلة شائعة
This route, answered.
CAD $200,000 in a qualifying business.
Start the Canada route.
A senior advisor will confirm the exact costs, timeline and documents for your case — privately, and entirely off the record.