CANADA STARTUP VISA
The Start-Up Visa program issues Canadian Permanent Residency to qualified immigrant entrepreneurs who have the potential to create an innovative business that can compete on a global scale.
The program seeks to attract innovative entrepreneurs to Canada and link them with Canadian private sector businesses with strong international market potential (angel investor groups, venture capital funds, or business incubators) who will act as facilitators for the establishment of their start-up business in Canada.
Benefits Of The Canadian Start-Up Visa

One of the fastest means of obtaining a Canadian Permanent Residency

No point-based competition or pre-conditions (except funding as above)

Since it’s a Federal Program, one has the flexibility to live and operate from anywhere in Canada

Start the process virtually and Get PR from India itself

Move with certainty after getting PR (no more worrying about PR after moving to Canada)

Flexibility of moving between your home country and Canada

Possibility for getting funding for your project from Angel investors

Complete technical, managerial and marketing support

Applicant’s dependents i.e. spouse and children below 22 years are also covered


Business should contribute to Canadian economy – create jobs, and investor should have the potential to take their business global

Applicants should secure funding for their start-up from investor organization designated by IRCC.

The innovative idea should have been tested and successfully validated for a year in the home market of the entrepreneur

The business idea should be innovative

The applicant must be able to meet the English language requirements.

The applicant should have sufficient funds to support themselves and their family once they immigrate to Canada.