Both individuals with work experience and those with business experience can consider applying for the Canadian Start-Up Visa (SUV) immigration program. Friends with a STEM background should especially reach out to us and proactively strategize their applications.
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Canadian Start-up Visa Program
Important: Canada’s Start-Up Visa is closed to new applications
From 1 January 2026, IRCC no longer accepts new permanent residence applications under the Start-Up Visa programme. Parts of this page were written before that change and are kept for reference. Applications already submitted are not affected. For the status of an existing application or other Canadian pathways, please speak to one of our licensed advisers.
From 1 January 2026, IRCC no longer accepts new permanent residence applications under the Start-Up Visa programme. Parts of this page were written before that change and are kept for reference. Applications already submitted are not affected. For the status of an existing application or other Canadian pathways, please speak to one of our licensed advisers.
Introduction
Fast track Canada federal entrepreneur program targets immigrant entrepreneurs with the skills and potential to build businesses in Canada
Advantages of Canada's Start-up Enterprise Immigration (SUV) Program
- Get your work permit for you and your whole family as fast as 3 months
- Permanent Residence for you and your whole family to Canada around 3.5 years
- Enjoy welfare in Canada
- Children can enjoy free education.
- No business experience required, no performance criteria, and applications from any industry are welcome.
Requirement
- CAD $150,000 capital investment with the support from a Canada designated organization for your start up business
- No assets required
- Get scores of at least Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 5 in all four categories in either English or French which is equivalent to IELTS 5.0
Processing time
- Around 36 months or above
Canadian Startup Business Immigration (SUV) Process
Solo or team with initial business idea
Selection and approval by innovator through interview and provision of due diligence documents
Sign off incubation service agreement and pay incubation program fee in full
Issue of Letter of Support
Incubation program (6 months)
Canada company incorporation, opening of company bank account, lodgment of PR and optional work permit applications with IELTS test score
Business development and project management till PR decision, request for further documents, health & police checks before PR decision
Start living and run business in Canada
No IT&TECH background? How to come up with innovative ideas?
Want to know if you are eligible to apply? Call 3568 1436/ WhatsApp 9178 8523 now for a free preliminary assessment!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- If I don't have business experience, am I eligible to apply for the Canadian Start-Up Visa?
- Can I still apply for the Canadian Start-Up Visa if I don't have a specific innovative business plan?
We will first understand the educational background, work scope, and field of our clients in order to provide feasible advice. We will also assist interested applicants in writing their Canadian Start-Up Visa business plans.
- The Canadian Start-Up Visa program requires applicabts to complete a short-term course. Is it necessary to study in Canada for this course?
We collaborate with multiple incubator companies, and applicants can choose online courses as per their needs.
- If the business in Canada, after obtaining a work visa, is unable to generate profits, will it affect the acquisition of permanent residency?
No, it will not. The revenue generated by the business is not a determining factor. The most important factors are the authenticity of the business and whether it aligns with industry standards in terms of its development stage.
- After obtaining a work visa, am I allowed to seek other employment in Canada aside from the bussiness?
No, you should focus on launching your business according to the plan. Your spouse will also obtain a work visa to work freely in Canada, and your children will have access to free education in the country.