Canada Federal Start-up Visa
Applicants can apply for permanent residence by starting a company in Canada and working for half a year to 1 year. The whole family can obtain a work visa to land in Canada, enjoying free healthcare and free public education for children. This program has no hard requirements on age, education, assets, or source of funds. Processing time is 4-10 months.
Program Highlights
No LMIA required
Work for half a year to 1 year then transfer to permanent residence
Enjoy free healthcare and education
No hard requirements on age or education
Processing time 4-10 months
Application Process
Sign Contract
Sign contract to start the project
Collect Application Information and Documents
Applicant provides application information and documents
Register Subsidiary
Register a Canadian subsidiary
Subsidiary Account Opening, Deposit, and Leasing
Open subsidiary bank account, deposit funds, and lease premises
Prepare Application Documents and Business Plan
Prepare application documents and write a detailed business plan
Submit Application
Submit the application
Embassy Review
Canadian embassy reviews application materials
Approval and Visa Stamping
Work permit approval and visa stamping
Application Requirements
- Executive/Business Experience
- Applicant must have 1 year of executive/business experience in the last 3 years
- Company Shareholding
- Must register a Canadian company before submitting work permit application, holding more than 51% shares
- Company Requirements
- Company established for more than 3 years with recommended turnover of over 5 million RMB; established for more than 5 years with recommended turnover of over 2.5 million RMB, and more than 15 employees
- Fund Requirements
- Must open a Canadian company bank account and deposit over 350,000 CAD before submitting work permit application
Fee Details
| Fee Item | Receiving Agency | Amount | Payment Timeline | Refund Policy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consulting Service Fee | Contracting Company | 50,000 RMB per household | At contract signing | Fully refundable, subject to contract terms |
| Foreign Service Fee | Foreign Service Agency | 200,000 RMB | At contract signing | Fully refundable, subject to contract terms |
| Biometrics Fee | Visa Application Center | Single: 85 CAD, Family: 170 CAD | Before submission | Non-refundable |
| Visa Application Fee | Embassy/Consulate | Principal applicant: 385 CAD, Spouse: 255 CAD, Children ≤4 years: 100 CAD, Children ≥5 and ≤10 years: 150 CAD, Children ≥11 and ≤14 years: 150 CAD, Children ≥15 and ≤19 years: 150 CAD | Before visa application submission | Non-refundable |
| Medical Examination Fee | Designated Medical Center | Principal applicant: 1,700 RMB, Spouse: 1,700 RMB, Children ≤4 years: 500 RMB, Children ≥5 and ≤10 years: 850 RMB, Children ≥11 and ≤14 years: 1,250 RMB, Children ≥15 and ≤19 years: 1,700 RMB | Before visa application submission | Non-refundable |
| Third-party Fees | Third-party Agency | 15,000 RMB (document translation, notarization, etc., approximately 10,000-20,000 RMB) | Before document preparation | Non-refundable |
| Visa Stamping Fee | Visa Application Center | Principal applicant: 180 RMB, Spouse: 180 RMB, Children ≤4 years: 180 RMB, Children ≥5 and ≤10 years: 180 RMB, Children ≥11 and ≤14 years: 180 RMB, Children ≥15 and ≤19 years: 180 RMB | After visa approval | Non-refundable |
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AiEAC Immigration Consultant
Immigration Consultant