With a clean environment, a stable economy, and a comprehensive social welfare system, Canada has become an ideal destination for those who wish to immigrate. The country welcomes immigrants through more than 80 immigration programs designed for various groups. Some popular programs include:
Canada's investment immigration program is tailored for business owners or senior managers with the goal of establishing or acquiring and operating a business in Canada. Currently, there are six entrepreneur programs that allow investors to obtain residency or permanent residency in major provinces such as Prince Edward Island, Ontario, New Brunswick, British Columbia, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan, which are suitable for Vietnamese investors..
The Start-Up Visa immigration program aims to attract talented entrepreneurs to Canada to start and grow their business ideas.
Canada ranks among the top 10 best countries in the world, renowned for its high quality of life. With an impressive score of 97.9/100, Canada is in the top 3 globally in this category. Notably, the country is also ranked #1 as the ideal place to start a career. Canada also achieves high rankings in other areas, such as being a transparent nation with the best education and environment for raising children.
As the second-largest country in the world, Canada stretches from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, bordering the Arctic Ocean to the north and the United States to the south with the longest shared border in the world. Canada's terrain is diverse, ranging from plains to forests and mountains. The western and northern regions of Canada are mountainous with volcanic activity, while the southern regions feature lowlands with numerous rivers and lakes.
Canada's climate is also very diverse, ranging from temperate conditions on the western coast to frigid climates in the polar regions, where snow covers most of the months of the year. Inland areas typically have a continental climate with warm summers, except for the southwestern part of Ontario province, which experiences hot and humid summers. Western Canada has a semi-arid climate, while the island regions of British Columbia enjoy a Mediterranean climate with cool summers.
The entire family will be granted permanent residency, allowing them to freely live, study, and work in Canada. The family will enjoy full medical benefits, social welfare, and education just like Canadian citizens.
Children will receive free education at public schools up to the end of high school and pay the same tuition fees as local students when attending university, which is lower than international student fees. Once all requirements are met, the family can also apply for Canadian citizenship.
Limitations: Active involvement in the development of the business idea and the implementation of the business plan is required even while still in Vietnam. An English proficiency level of approximately IELTS 5.0 (General) is a mandatory requirement from the application stage.
Investment amount
Establish a new business in Canada
Processing time
30-34 months
Investment form/requirements
Establish a start-up company in Canada that meets the conditions
Program purpose
Obtain Canadian permanent residency immediately
The spouse and children under 22 years old can accompany the applicant, and the entire family will have the right to freely live, study, and work in Prince Edward Island. Children will receive free education at public schools up to the end of high school.
Once permanent residency is obtained, the family can enroll their children in university with the same tuition fees as local students. After fulfilling commitments with the province, the family will have the opportunity to obtain permanent residency and enjoy all the benefits of Canadian citizens.
After 5 years of living in Canada, if the family has permanent residency and meets other conditions, they can apply for Canadian citizenship.
Limitations: The applicant must reside in Prince Edward Island and actively manage their business. English proficiency is a mandatory requirement from the application stage.
Minimum investment amount
From 2.6 billion VND (150,000 CAD)
Processing time
12-15 months
Investment form/requirements
Establish or acquire a business in Prince Edward Island; A viable business plan that provides economic benefits to the province; Operate the business for 12 months.
Program purpose
Obtain Canadian residency
The spouse and children under 22 years old can accompany the applicant, and the family has the opportunity to obtain permanent residency and enjoy all the benefits of Canadian citizens upon fulfilling commitments with the province. Children will receive free education at public schools up to the end of high school and pay local tuition rates for university once the family has obtained permanent residency (PR).
The family is free to live, study, and work in any city in British Columbia. After 5 years of living in Canada, if the family has permanent residency and meets other conditions, they can apply for Canadian citizenship.
Limitations: Must reside in cities within British Columbia and personally manage the business.
Investment amount
From 3.4 billion VND (approximately 200,000 CAD)
Processing time
12-15 months
Investment form/requirement
Invest in a business > 200,000 CAD (~3.4 billion VND)
A viable business plan that benefits the province
Operate the business and create at least 1 job for a Canadian citizen within > 18 months
Program purpose
Obtain Canadian residency
The spouse and children under 22 years old can accompany the applicant, and the family has the opportunity to obtain permanent residency and enjoy all the benefits of Canadian citizens upon fulfilling commitments with the province.
Children will receive free education at public schools up to the end of high school and pay local tuition rates for university once the family has obtained permanent residency (PR). The family can freely live, study, and work in any city in Ontario.
After 5 years of living in Canada, if the family has permanent residency and meets other conditions, they can apply for Canadian citizenship.
Limitations: Must reside in Ontario and personally manage the business. English proficiency (~ IELTS General 4.0) is a mandatory requirement for applying for permanent residency after 20 months of residence in Canada.
Minimum investment amount
From 3.4 billion VND (200,000 CAD)
Processing time
12-15 months
Investment form/requirements
Establish or acquire a business in Ontario; A viable business plan that provides economic benefits to the province; Operate the business and create > 1 job for local residents/permanent residents within 18-20 months.
Program purpose
Obtain Canadian residency
The spouse and children under 22 years old can accompany the applicant, and the family has the opportunity to obtain permanent residency, with all the benefits of Canadian citizens upon fulfilling commitments with the province.
Children will receive free education at public schools up to the end of high school and pay local tuition rates for university once the family has obtained permanent residency. The entire family can freely live, study, and work in any city in Saskatchewan.
After 5 years of living in Canada, if the family has permanent residency and meets other conditions, they can apply for Canadian citizenship.
Limitations: Must reside in Saskatchewan and personally manage the business.
Investment amount
From 3.4 billion VND (200,000 CAD)
Processing time
12 - 15 months
Investment form/requirements
Invest in a business > 300,000 CAD (~5.1 billion VND) in Regina and Saskatoon / 200,000 CAD (~3.4 billion VND) outside central areas. A viable business plan that provides economic benefits to the province. Operate the business and create/maintain > 2 jobs for Canadian citizens.
Program purpose
Obtain Canadian residency
The spouse and children under 22 years old can accompany the applicant, and the family has the freedom to live, study, and work in Manitoba. Children will receive free education at public schools up to the end of high school and pay local tuition rates for university once the family has obtained permanent residency (PR).
The family has the opportunity to obtain permanent residency and enjoy all the benefits of Canadian citizens upon fulfilling commitments with the province.
After 5 years of living in Canada, if the family has permanent residency and meets other conditions, they can apply for Canadian citizenship.
Limitations: Must reside in Manitoba and personally manage the business
English proficiency (~ IELTS 5.0 General) is a mandatory requirement when submitting the application.
Investment amount
From 2.6 billion VND (150,000 CAD)
Processing time
12 - 15 months
Investment form/requirements
Invest in a business > 250,000 CAD (~4.3 billion VND) in central Manitoba / 150,000 CAD (~2.6 billion VND) outside central areas. A viable business plan that provides economic benefits to the province. Operate the business and create/maintain > 1 job for Canadian citizens.
Program purpose
Obtain Canadian residency
The spouse and children under 22 years old can accompany the applicant, and the entire family will be granted permanent residency, allowing them to freely live, study, and work in New Brunswick.
The family will enjoy all the benefits of Canadian citizenship, including healthcare, social services, and education. Children will receive free education at public schools up to the end of high school and pay local tuition rates for university once the family has obtained permanent residency (PR).
After 5 years of living in Canada and meeting all conditions, the family can apply for Canadian citizenship.
Limitations: Must reside in New Brunswick and personally manage the business. There is a 12-month timeframe to operate the business and create 2 jobs. English proficiency is a mandatory requirement when submitting the application.
Investment amount
Invest in a business from 4.2 billion VND (250,000 CAD); Deposit 1.7 billion VND (100,000 CAD)
Processing time
20-24 months
Investment form/requirements
A viable business plan that provides economic benefits to the province; Establish or acquire a business in New Brunswick. Operate the business and create > 2 jobs for local residents/permanent residents within 12 months.
Program purpose
Obtain immediate Canadian permanent residency
The spouse and children under 22 years old can accompany the applicant, and the entire family will be granted permanent residency, allowing them to freely live, study, and work in Canada.
The family will benefit from all the advantages of Canadian citizenship, including healthcare, social services, and education. Children will receive free education at public schools up to the end of high school and pay local tuition rates for university.
After 5 years of living in Canada and meeting the required conditions, the family can apply for Canadian citizenship.
Limitations: There is high competition with numerous applications in the federal immigration management system. Only applications that are highly suitable, truly outstanding, and related to in-demand occupations will be approved. This option is only for experienced workers or those with work experience in Canada (Federal Skilled Worker Program).
Target Audience
Foreign nationals who are skilled workers or high-quality labor seeking to immigrate to any province in Canada (excluding Quebec).
Processing Time
6 – 12 months
Investment Form/Requirements
Meet the criteria of one of the three programs: Federal Skilled Worker, Federal Skilled Trades, or Federal Experience Class.
Program Purpose
Obtain Canadian permanent residency
The spouse and children under 22 years old can accompany the applicant, and the entire family will be granted permanent residency, allowing them to freely live, study, and work in Canada.
The family will benefit from all the advantages of Canadian citizenship, including healthcare, social services, and education. Children will receive free education at public schools up to the end of high school and pay local tuition rates for university.
After 5 years of living in Canada and meeting the required conditions, the family can apply for Canadian citizenship.
Limitations: Limited to workers under 50 years old, skilled workers with skills that match the needs of communities in Canada.
Target Audience
Foreign nationals who are high-quality workers or skilled labor seeking to immigrate to Canada. Applicable in communities with low population rates.
Processing Time
12 - 18 months
Investment Form/Requirements
Secure a formal job offer from one of the businesses with an office or headquarters in the chosen community; Meet the community's requirements.
Program Purpose
Obtain Canadian permanent residency
You will be granted a temporary residency visa allowing you to freely live and work in Canada. There is an opportunity to obtain permanent residency and enjoy all the benefits of Canadian citizenship if you secure a job in the Skilled Worker category.
Limitations: Students must attend institutions that meet the program's requirements. Starting the immigration process after completing your study permit and arriving in Canada will be more time-consuming and costly compared to applying for Canadian immigration from the outset, obtaining residency first, and then coming to Canada to study, live, and work.
Target Audience
Students who have graduated after their study period
Processing Time
4 – 6 months
Investment Form/Requirements
The study visa must still be valid or you must have applied for an extension before the current permit expires. You must have completed your program and graduated from an institution listed in the regulations.
Program Purpose
Obtain a temporary residency visa for Canada to stay and work
The sponsored individual will be granted permanent residency, allowing them to freely live, study, and work in Canada. They will receive full benefits, including healthcare, social security, and education, similar to Canadian citizens.
Children will be able to attend public schools for free until the end of high school and study at university with tuition fees equivalent to those of local residents. After living in Canada for 5 years and meeting the required conditions, they can apply for Canadian citizenship.
Limitations: Must have a relative who is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
Target Audience
Individuals with relatives who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents
Processing Time
12 months to several years (depending on the relationship with the sponsor)
Program Purpose
Obtain Canadian permanent residency
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