Entrepreneurs

Canadian Permanent Residence Visas for Entrepreneurs


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Province EOI Net Worth Investment Deposit Age Requirement Language Requirement Education Requirement Previous Experience Selection Factor
New Brunswick NO. However, visit to NB is Required for 5 full days $300,000 $125,000 $75,000 22 – 55 years Yes. IELTS or TEF Minimum high school. Will get additional points for higher education. Management experience of 3 years in the past 5 years Yes. Need to score minimum 50.
Nova Scotia Yes. Can only apply if province sends an invitation to Apply. Must complete an exploratory visit to meet the current owners. $600,000 $150,000 NA Min. 21 Years old Yes. Min. CLB Level 5 Min. High School At least 3 years experience actively managing and owning a business (1/3 ownership minimum) OR more than 5 years experience in a senior business management role. No. minimum scores, but only highest ranked individuals are selected
Ontario Yes. Can only apply if province sends an invitation to Apply. Moreover, if purchasing an existing business, must make at least one business related visit to Ontario. $1,500,000 if business in Greater Toronto Area (GTA) or $800,000 if outside GTA $1,000,000 in GTA, $500,000 outside GTA. Must have at least 33.3% ownership NA NA Yes. Min. CLB Level 5 Minimum Grade 10 Ownership or senior management experience of 3 years in the past 5 years. No minimum scores, but only highest ranked individuals are selected.
Manitoba Yes. Can only apply if province sends an Invitation to Apply. Exploratory visit is also required. $350,000 $150,000 $100,000 NA Not required but will get extra points in adaptability matrix Minimum high school Ownership or senior management experience of 3 years in the past 5 years Yes. Need to score minimum 60 points
Saskatchewan Yes. Can only apply if province sends an Invitation to Apply. $500,000 $300,000 in Saskatoon and Regine $200,000 in all other communities NA NA Not required but will get extra points in the selection grid Minimum high school Ownership or senior management experience of 3 years in the past 5 years No minimum scores, but only highest ranked individuals are selected.
Alberta $500,000 Only farming option available $500,000
British Columbia Yes. Can only apply if province sends an Invitation to Apply. $600,000 $200,000 NA NA Not required but will get extra points in the selection grid. Minimum high school Ownership or senior management experience of 3 years in the past 5 years No minimum scores, but only highest ranked individuals are selected.