Canada Golden Visa & Residence Permit

At a glance

Start-Up Visa (SUV)

Suspended (January 2026)

Quebec Investor Program

CAD 2M net worth

Investment

CAD 1M (5 years, refundable) + CAD 200,000 contribution

Language

B2 French

Residence

12 months within 2 years

Benefits

• Live and work in a G7 country.
• Strong passport and high quality of life.
• Path to permanent residence and citizenship.
• Family members can be included.

Requirements

• CAD 2M net worth and 2 years of management experience for Quebec.
• CAD 1M investment + CAD 200,000 contribution.
• B2 level French and residence requirement.

Costs

Quebec investment

CAD 1,000,000 (refundable)

Quebec contribution

CAD 200,000 (non-refundable)

Start-Up Visa (SUV)

Currently suspended

FAQ

Is Canada's Start-Up Visa open?

No. The federal Start-Up Visa program was suspended in January 2026 pending a new pilot program.

Is residence by investment possible in Canada?

Yes, the main route is the Quebec Investor Program, which requires a CAD 1M investment and a CAD 200,000 contribution.

Is French required?

The Quebec program requires B2 level spoken French proficiency.

Is my investment refunded?

The CAD 1 million investment is refunded at the end of five years; the CAD 200,000 contribution is non-refundable.

When can I apply for citizenship?

After permanent residence, you can apply for citizenship by meeting the physical presence requirement of three years within five years in Canada.

When will the Start-Up Visa reopen?

There is no fixed date; a new pilot or regulation is expected, and we monitor the current status.