Canada Investor Visa

Looking to invest in Canadaand secure residency? Canada offers several investor immigration programsfor high-net-worth individuals and experienced business owners.

Canada Investor Visa Options Overview

Program	Minimum Investment	Processing Time	PR Pathway?
Quebec Immigrant Investor Program (QIIP)	CAD $1.2M (loan)	5+ years	Yes
Start-Up Visa Program	CAD $200K+	12-36 months	Yes
Provincial Nominee Entrepreneur Programs	CAD $150K-$600K	12-24 months	Yes
Federal Self-Employed Program	Varies	24+ months	Yes

Quebec Immigrant Investor Program (QIIP)

Key Features:

• Passive investment option (no business management required)
• Government-guaranteed investment
• No language requirement (French/English)

Requirements:

• Net worth: CAD $2M (legally obtained)
• Investment: CAD $1.2M (5-year zero-interest loan)
• Management experience: 2+ years in last 5 years

Processing Time:

• 5+ years (currently paused until 2025)

Start-Up Visa Program

Key Features:

• Fastest investor-to-PR pathway
• No minimum net worth requirement
• Can include family members

Requirements:

• Qualifying business: Innovative, scalable
• Designated organization support: From approved VC/angel group/business incubator
• Investment: CAD $200K (VC) or CAD $75K (angel)
• Language: CLB 5 in English/French

Processing Time:

• 12-36 months

Provincial Nominee Entrepreneur Programs

Top Provincial Options:

Province	Investment Required	Key Features
British Columbia	CAD $200K+	Tech-focused
Ontario	CAD $600K+	Business purchase option
Manitoba	CAD $250K	Lower net worth requirement
Prince Edward Island	CAD $150K	Fastest PNP option

Typical Requirements:

• Business experience (2-5 years)
• Net worth (CAD $300K-$1.5M)
• Business plan creating local jobs
• Active business management

Federal Self-Employed Program

For:

• Athletes
• Cultural professionals
• Farm managers

Requirements:

• Relevant experience (2+ years)
• Intention to be self-employed in Canada
• Points-based selection (35/100 minimum)

Comparison: Which Investor Visa is Right for You?

Factor	QIIP	Start-Up Visa	PNP Entrepreneur
Investment Type	Passive	Active business	Active business
Processing Time	Very slow	Fast	Medium
Language Requirement	No	Yes	Varies
Net Worth Needed	High	None	Medium