Canada Residency by Investment
CANADA RESIDENCY BY INVESTMENT
Canada has a history of residency by investment programs at both the federal and provincial levels. Other provinces, such as British Columbia and Ontario, have their own Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) that allow foreign nationals to obtain Canadian permanent residency by investing in businesses or creating jobs in those provinces.
Canada Residency by Investment
Canada has a history of residency by investment programs at both the federal and provincial levels. The Quebec Investor Program, which has been suspended as of 2021 and is not currently accepting new applications, was a popular program that allowed high net worth individuals to obtain permanent residency in the province of Quebec in exchange for a minimum investment of CAD 1.2 million for a period of 5 years.
Other provinces, such as British Columbia and Ontario, have their own Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) that allow foreign nationals to obtain Canadian permanent residency by investing in businesses or creating jobs in those provinces. Currently the most attractive program available with the lowest investment criteria is the Canadian SUV.
Permanent Residency
Obtain Canadian permanent residency through approved investment and business immigration pathways.
Business Investment
Canadian Provincial Nominee Programs and the Start-Up Visa Programme support business-focused immigration.
Family Inclusion
Investors may include spouse and dependent children within the residency application process.
Canada Citizenship by Investment
Citizenship through investment is possible in Canada but applicants will need a period of residency first before being eligible to apply. There is no direct Canadian Citizensip by Investment program.
Citizenship through investment is possible in Canada but applicants must first obtain permanent residency and complete the required residency obligations before becoming eligible for citizenship.
Permanent residency is the first stage before citizenship eligibility.
Canadian citizenship may become possible after fulfilling residency requirements.
CANADIAN START-UP VISA PROGRAMME
The Canadian Start-Up Visa Programme (SUV) targets immigrant entrepreneurs with the skills and potential to build innovative businesses in Canada that can create jobs for Canadians and compete on a Universal level.
Eligible applicants must invest typically from CAD $350,000 into a Canadian “authorized designated organization”. Accredited investors must also demonstrate their net worth with an income of at least $200,000 or proof of $1,000,000 of financial assets.
The SUV programme offers a fast and cost-effective immigration route into Canada that provides Permanent Residency (PR). Unlike other business immigration paths, the PR status is not tied to the success of the business.
Investment into an authorized designated organization.
Fast and cost-effective immigration pathway into Canada.
CANADIAN PERMANENT RESIDENCY AND CITIZENSHIP
Following a successful application, investors and their families will be issued Permanent Residency status from day one.
Investors must reside in Canada for 730 days (two years) within five years to uphold the PR status.
If investors live in Canada for three out of the five years (1,095 days) it is then possible to apply for Canadian Citizenship.
Residence obligation within five years to maintain PR status.
Residency requirement before becoming eligible for citizenship.
Canada Golden Visa FAQ’s
Frequently asked questions about Canada residency by investment and the Canadian Start-Up Visa Programme.
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