Start Up Visa Program

Start Up Visa Program

This is a program for foreign nationals who have enough funds to set up a business and also for supporting himself until the business starts making money. As an investor, this is the best option available to apply for the Start-up Visa Program. Like any other program, this one also required language proficiency and other admissible requirements.

Requirements for Start Up Visa Program

To qualify for the Start-up Visa, applicants must:

  • Have a qualifying business
  • Demonstrate intermediate knowledge in both English and French (CBL 5)
  • Get a letter of support from a designated institution (Receive a minimum funding commitment of $200,000 CDN from a designated Venture Capital Organization, $75,000 from an approved Angel Investor, or Business Incubator)
  • Bring enough money to settle in Canada