Global Residency and Citizenship by Investment Report: Canada (RBI)

Legal Provision 

Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA), Start-Up Visa Program (SUV)

Region 

Americas

Minimum investment threshold 

CA$215,000 (USD $158,000)

Year of inception 

2013

Visa-free countries 

177

Investment options 

Investment or backing from a designated venture capital fund, angel investor group, or business incubator

Physical presence requirements 

Must be physically present in Canada for at least 730 days (2 years) in every 5-year period

Family member inclusion 

The main applicant can include spouse and dependent children under 22

Dual citizenship allowed 

Yes

Path to citizenship  

Eligibility to apply for citizenship after three years of continuous residence, with specific conditions

Average processing time  

31 months