The Canada Start Up Visa is a route to permanent residence for entrepreneurs backed by a designated organisation. New intake is paused, so this page sets out the status plainly rather than presenting it as open.
Information, not advice. Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Always confirm the present rules with the official program authority and a licensed professional before you act.
When the route was open, Indian nationals were among the most active applicants and there was no nationality bar. Eligibility turned on having a qualifying business, support from a designated organisation, a minimum language level and proof of settlement funds, rather than on nationality.
New intake is now paused, so the practical position for a new Indian applicant is that this route is not currently open. Confirm the live status with IRCC before planning.
The route required a commitment from a designated venture capital fund, angel investor group or business incubator. Reported commitment thresholds were higher for venture capital and angel investment than for an incubator place. With intake paused, these conditions matter mainly for applicants who already held a valid commitment certificate. Confirm the current rules with IRCC.
IRCC has signalled a new entrepreneur focused pilot for 2026, which may carry lower intake caps and stricter eligibility. If you are considering this path, the safest step is to confirm the live status and any successor programme directly with IRCC rather than relying on older summaries.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| New applications | Paused | Intake of new applications was paused at the end of 2025. Confirm the live status with IRCC |
| Settlement funds | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | A proof of funds requirement applied for a single applicant. Confirm with IRCC |
| Designated organisation commitment | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Thresholds differed for venture capital, angel and incubator support. Confirm with IRCC |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
New intake was paused at the end of 2025. Only applicants who already held a valid commitment certificate could still apply for permanent residence, with a final deadline reported as 30 June 2026. Confirm the live status with IRCC.
No. When the route was open Indian nationals were among the most active applicants and eligibility did not depend on nationality.
IRCC has signalled a new entrepreneur focused pilot for 2026, with details to follow. Confirm the live position and any successor programme with IRCC.
Information, not advice. Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Always confirm the present rules with the official program authority and a licensed professional before you act.
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