Canada Start-Up Visa (SUV) Program
The Canada Start-Up Visa (SUV) targets innovative immigrant entrepreneurs with the potential to build innovative, globally competitive businesses that create Canadian jobs. Co-found a qualifying business with up to 5 partners and secure a work permit leading to Permanent Residency.
Calculate Your Total Program Investment
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Acceptance into a designated Canadian business incubator program (no minimum capital requirement).
* Estimate includes statutory fees; legal disbursement and banking escrow charges may vary slightly.
Designated Venture Hubs & Direct Canadian PR Status
Launch an innovative, scalable venture in Canada with backing from designated business incubators, angel investors, or venture capital funds, securing direct unconditional Permanent Residency.
Tech Ecosystems & Venture Incubation Centers
Collaborate with Canada's top designated incubators in Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal, receiving expert business guidance and formal Letters of Support.
Direct Permanent Residency (No Business Conditionalities)
Your Canadian PR status is permanent and non-conditional; even if the start-up venture faces commercial headwinds, your family's permanent residence remains fully secure.
Key Advantages & International Privileges
Program Highlights & Benefits
Guaranteed constitutional privilegesFounders and their families receive a work permit to establish their business in Canada, paving the pathway to full Permanent Residency.
Each applicant must hold 10% or more of voting rights; the designated entity and applicants must jointly hold over 50%.
Your Permanent Residency status is not tied to the ultimate financial success of the commercial enterprise.
Essential founders can secure an expedited Canadian work permit to start operations in Canada while PR is finalized.
Fiscal & Tax Advantages
Optimized tax incentives for global investorsFuture Visa-Free Travel Map with Canada Passport
This program grants Canadian Permanent Residency (PR). Following 3 years of physical residence in Canada (1,095 days over a 5-year period) to meet statutory naturalization requirements, residents become eligible for full Canadian citizenship and passport — unlocking visa-free and eTA travel to 187+ destinations illustrated on the interactive map below.
Mandatory Applicant Requirements
4 Milestones to Passport or Residency Issuance
Clear milestones with defined turnaround times, supervised end-to-end by our accredited advisors.
Venture Pitch & Incubator Vetting
Refining business plan, financial modeling, and pitching to designated Canadian incubators or angel groups.
Letter of Support & Commitment Certificate
Official Letter of Support issued by the designated organization and transmitted directly to IRCC.
Work Permit & PR Application Filing
Simultaneous filing for an expedited temporary work permit and full permanent residency with IRCC.
Permanent Resident Landing in Canada
Receiving your Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) and landing in Canada as a permanent resident.
Everything You Need to Know
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