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CA — Permanent Residency · Canada

Start-UpVisa

Permanent residency from day one — through a designated investor or incubator.

Canada Sourcing Premium
MINIMUM ENTRY$200K USDDirect donation
3-6 MonthsPASSPORT SPEEDFull second passport
PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Canada's Start-Up Visa Program grants permanent residency directly to entrepreneurs whose business is supported by a designated venture capital fund, angel investor group or business incubator. Up to five co-founders can apply per business — a popular structure for international founder teams.

InvestmentDesignated VC: CAD 200K; Angel: CAD 75K; Incubator: $0
ResultPermanent Residency from arrival
Processing12–16 months
CitizenshipAfter 3 years residency
BENEFITS

What you unlock.

  • +Permanent residency from the start — no temporary visa stage
  • +Family included (spouse + dependent children)
  • +Right to live and work anywhere in Canada
  • +Path to Canadian citizenship in 3 years
  • +Universal healthcare and public education
REQUIREMENTS

What you need.

  • Letter of Support from a designated Canadian organization
  • Qualifying business with 50%+ ownership by founders
  • English or French at CLB 5 (basic-intermediate)
  • Settlement funds (varies by family size)
  • Clean criminal record and medical clearance
QUALIFYING ROUTES

Choose your structure.

CAD 200K

Designated Venture Capital

Investment commitment of CAD 200,000+ from a designated VC fund.

CAD 75K

Designated Angel Investor Group

Investment commitment of CAD 75,000+ from a designated angel group.

No min.

Designated Business Incubator

Acceptance into a designated Canadian incubator — no investment commitment required.

TIMELINE

From brief to card.

Stage 1

Designation & Letter of Support

Pitch to designated VC / angel / incubator; secure support letter.

Stage 2

PR Application Filed

Federal application submitted; up to 5 co-founders per business.

Stage 3

Work Permit (optional)

Interim work permit available while PR is processed.

Stage 4

PR Confirmed

Permanent residency confirmation; landing in Canada.

CONSIDERATIONS

Designation is the bottleneck — the right partner matters more than capital

Citizenship after 3 years residency in 5-year window, with language and knowledge tests

Canada permits dual citizenship

PRIVATE CONSULTATION

Bookyour45-minuteconsultation.

Pick a date and time that works for you. We map your capital, residency goals and timeline against current market windows — then propose a sequenced plan.

  • Buyer-only · no developer commissions accepted
  • Confidential · NDA on request
  • Engagement starts from USD 5,000 advisory fee
  • One-click WhatsApp cancel · no email tag
ALL TIMES SHOWN IN GMT/BST (DEPENDING ON SEASON)
CHOOSE A DATE

Pick a day that suits you.

CANADA WORKING WEEK · MON–FRI

Disclaimer

Disclaimer: We are real estate advisory and give you best returns property selection and ROI driven investments. We are not a financial advisory and do not deal with banking services.

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