Business / Entrepreneur Permanent Residency
A strategic pathway for business owners and entrepreneurs to obtain permanent residency by establishing, investing in, or managing a business abroad. Offered in countries like Canada, Australia, United Kingdom, New Zealand, and Portugal, this route combines business growth with long-term settlement.
Types of Programs
Application Process
Choose country and business pathway
Meet eligibility (experience, funds, business plan)
Submit Expression of Interest / application
Business proposal evaluation
Approval / invitation
Establish or invest in business
Apply for permanent residency
PR approval
How to Apply
Select preferred country and business program
Prepare business plan and financial documents
Show proof of funds and business experience
Submit application or EOI
Get approval or nomination
Set up or invest in business
Meet program conditions
Apply for and obtain PR
Program Overview by Country
Canada
- Start-Up Visa Program
- Provincial entrepreneur streams
- Direct PR or pathway through business
Australia
- Business Innovation & Investment Program
- Temporary → PR pathway
- Strong support for entrepreneurs
United Kingdom
- Innovator Founder Visa
- Focus on scalable businesses
- Leads to settlement
New Zealand
- Entrepreneur Work Visa → Residence
- Requires business setup and operation
- Strong PR pathway
Portugal
- Business investment options under residency programs
- Access to EU market
- Pathway to citizenship
Who Should Apply
Turn your business vision into global success—build, invest, and settle abroad