Canada Start-Up Visa Program | Launch Your Business & Get Permanent Residency

Introduction about Canada

Country Key Data

Passport Ranking: 7th globally
Visa-Free Travel: 185+ countries
Population: 39 million
GDP per Capita: CA$65,000
Capital: Ottawa
Currency: Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Government Type: Federal Parliamentary Democracy

“Canada isn’t just a country – it’s a global platform for entrepreneurs to create, grow, and thrive. Through the Start-Up Visa program, you gain more than permanent residency — you gain access to North America’s most innovative, multicultural, and opportunity-rich environment.”

Why Choose This Program?

Program Qualifications

Own an innovative, scalable business idea

Receive a Letter of Support from a designated Canadian organization

CLB 5 in English or French

Sufficient funds to settle in Canada

Meet health and security requirements

Benefits

Investment Options

Canada Start-Up Visa is not investment-based. Instead, it requires:

Option 1: Designated Organization Commitment

Receive support from a Canadian incubator, venture capital fund, or angel investor group.

No specific amount of capital is required by the government, though organizations may impose their own standards.

Option 2:
Settlement Funds

Provide proof of sufficient funds to support yourself and your dependents based on IRCC’s annual Low Income Cut-Off (LICO) levels.

Roadmap to Citizenship

Develop an Innovative Business Idea

Get Support from a Designated Organization

Submit Your Application for PR

Undergo Due Diligence, Biometrics & Medical Exam

Receive Permanent Residency

Reside in Canada for 3 of 5 Years

Apply for Canadian Citizenship

Step-by-Step Application Guide

Step 1: Develop Your Business Idea

Ensure your concept is innovative, scalable, and globally competitive. Draft a professional business plan.

Step 2: Secure Support from a Designated Organization

Pitch to Canadian incubators, angel investors, or venture capital firms. Obtain a Letter of Support.

Step 3: Meet Language Requirements

Take an approved English or French language test (minimum CLB 5 in all areas).

Step 4: Prepare Required Documents

Gather identity, civil status, financial statements, proof of funds, and business documentation.

Step 5: Submit Your Application

Complete the SUV PR application and pay the necessary fees.

Step 6: Provide Biometrics & Medical Exam

Follow IRCC’s instructions to submit fingerprints, and photographs, and complete a health check.

Step 7: Wait for Government Review

The IRCC evaluates your application and may schedule an interview.

Step 8: Receive Your PR & Relocate

Once approved, move to Canada and launch your business.

Step 9: Path to Citizenship

After three years of residency, you may apply for Canadian citizenship, provided you meet the requirements.

Real Stories

“Meet the Founders Who Chose Canada to Launch Their Dreams”

“When we received our Letter of Support, everything changed. Canada didn’t just give us residency — it gave us a future.” — Lina Zhang, Tech Entrepreneur from Singapore

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