Canada — Start-Up Visa
Permanent residence for entrepreneurs with an innovative business idea supported by a designated organization.
About the Start-Up Visa
Permanent residence for entrepreneurs with an innovative business idea supported by a designated organization. ICS consultants help you determine whether this category is the right fit for your profile, and manage every stage of the application on your behalf.
Eligibility Information
- Meet the minimum requirements of your chosen program (age, education, language, work experience).
- Achieve the required score on an approved English or French language test.
- Have your educational credentials assessed (ECA) where required.
- Show sufficient settlement funds where applicable.
- Pass medical and security/background checks.
Required Documents
Application Process
- Free initial eligibility assessment with an ICS consultant
- Selection of the most suitable program (Express Entry, PNP, etc.)
- Document collection, ECA and language testing
- Profile submission / Invitation to Apply
- Full application submission and biometrics
- Decision, visa issuance and pre-departure guidance
Related Canada Visa Categories
Express Entry
Federal Skilled Worker, Federal Skilled Trades and Canadian Experience Class managed through the points-based Express Entry system.
Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
Province-specific nomination streams for candidates who wish to settle in a particular Canadian province.
Family Sponsorship
Sponsor a spouse, partner, child, parent or grandparent for Canadian permanent residence.
Study Permit
Study at a Designated Learning Institution in Canada with a pathway to post-graduate work and PR.