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Expand your business globally with entrepreneur visas, investor programs, and business immigration pathways. From the UK Innovator Founder visa to EB-5, find your path to residency through investment. Some well-known programs, including Canada's Start-Up Visa, are now closed to new applicants.
Direct pathway to US Green Card through investment
Canada's program is closed; the UK Innovator Founder visa is open
Establish a new business
Different pathways for business owners, investors, and entrepreneurs
Invest capital in a country's economy in exchange for residency. Passive investment options available.
For innovative entrepreneurs with scalable business ideas. Canada's Start-Up Visa is closed; the UK Innovator Founder visa requires endorsement of the business.
Establish and operate a business in a new country. Active management required.
For artists, athletes, and cultural professionals who can make significant contributions.
Explore investor and entrepreneur visa options in top destinations
Green Card through $800K-$1.05M investment + 10 jobs
Non-immigrant investor visa (treaty countries only)
For executives/managers transferring to US office
Closed to new applications, including the Business Innovation, Investor and Significant Investor streams. Only existing 188 holders can still move to the 888 permanent visa.
Permanent visa by invitation through an Expression of Interest. Requires an internationally recognised record of exceptional and outstanding achievement, attested by a nominator.
For entrepreneurs with an innovative business endorsed by an approved body
Closed to new applicants; replaced by the Innovator Founder visa
For business leaders endorsed by Tech Nation
For freelancers and business owners (no min investment)
For artists, writers, IT consultants, etc.
For employed executives of own company
Investment requirements and timelines across programs
| Program | Investment | Processing | PR Timeline | Active Mgmt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 EB-5 | $800K-$1.05M | 18-24 months | Direct GC (conditional) | No (passive) |
| 🇺🇸 E-2 | $100K+ | 2-4 months | No direct path | Yes |
| 🇨🇦 Start-up Visa | Closed | Closed to new applicants | None for new applicants | N/A |
| 🇦🇺 188 Investor | Closed | Closed to new applicants | 888 for existing 188 holders only | N/A |
| 🇦🇺 SIV (188) | Closed | Closed to new applicants | 888 for existing 188 holders only | N/A |
| 🇬🇧 Innovator | No fixed minimum stated | Usually 3 weeks outside UK, 8 weeks inside | Currently 3 years; rules changing | Yes |
| 🇵🇹 Golden Visa | €500K+ | 6-12 months | 5 years to citizenship | No |
Choose based on your profile and investment capacity
Have an innovative, scalable tech business idea with potential for growth and job creation.
High net worth individuals looking for residency without active business involvement.
Experienced entrepreneurs wanting to expand or relocate existing business.
Artists, athletes, consultants, and freelancers with significant achievements.
Find answers to the most common questions about this visa category.
Programs include investor visas (passive investment), entrepreneur visas (active business), startup visas (innovative businesses), and self-employed programs. Each country has specific categories and requirements.
Investment amounts vary: Canada SUV (closed to new applications), USA EB-5 ($800K-1.05M), Australia (SIV and other 188 streams closed to new applicants), UK Innovator Founder (no minimum investment stated on gov.uk), Portugal Golden Visa (€500K+). Requirements depend on program.
Many programs require demonstrated business ownership or senior management experience. Startup visas typically require innovative ideas instead of business history.
Yes, spouse and dependent children can typically be included in business immigration applications. They receive the same status as the principal applicant.
Canada's Start-Up Visa let entrepreneurs with innovative business ideas and support from a designated organization (incubator, angel group, or venture capital fund) apply for permanent residence. It closed to new applications on December 31, 2025, and holders of a valid 2025 commitment certificate had until June 30, 2026 to apply. IRCC has said a new entrepreneur pilot will follow, but none has launched as of November 6, 2026.
Processing times vary: Canada SUV (closed to new applications), USA EB-5 (2-4 years), Australia 188 (closed to new applicants), UK Innovator Founder (usually 3 weeks outside the UK, 8 weeks inside). Times depend on complexity and verification requirements.
Depends on program. Loan-based programs may return principal. Active business investments depend on business success. Some programs require maintaining investment for specific periods.
Acceptable businesses vary by program. Some require job creation, others focus on innovation or investment in specific sectors. Passive investment programs don't require active business operation.
Investor visas typically require passive investment in government bonds or approved funds. Entrepreneur visas require actively running or establishing a business in the country.
Yes, business immigration provides permanent residence which leads to citizenship eligibility after meeting residency requirements (usually 3-5 years of physical presence).
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