Business

Self-Employed

The Self-employed Persons Program allows people to immigrate to Canada permanently as a self-employed person. If you’re interested in this program, you must:

  • Have relevant experience in cultural activities or athletics and be willing and able to make a significant contribution to the cultural or athletic life of Canada.

Start-up-visa

Canada’s Start-up Visa Program targets immigrant entrepreneurs with the skills and potential to build businesses in Canada that:

  • Are innovative.
  • Can create jobs for Canadians.
  • Can compete on a global scale.

Do you have an innovative business idea? If you can get support for your idea from one of the designated organizations, you may be able to immigrate to Canada.

Entrepreneur

Most provinces and territories in Canada have an agreement with the federal government allowing them to nominate qualified entrepreneurs who are able to invest in the province, become permanent residents and settle in their province of choice. Business owners, entrepreneurs and farmers willing to buy or create businesses in Canada may be eligible to apply for permanent residence through one of the provincial nominee programs.