Immigration Series Photos: 5 countries that offer Startup Visas
Neeraj Krishnan
One of the most popular startup visa programs in the world, there are 1,000 startups currently operating in Estonia. Startup visas are available in two periods of stay – 3 months and one year.
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Canada’s Start-up Visa Program targets immigrant entrepreneurs with the skills and potential to build businesses in Canada. The application holder should have a qualifying business and should have a letter of support from a designated organisation such as angel investors, business incubators or venture capital fund. The holder should also prove that they have enough funds to support themselves.
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Australia: The Investors and Entrepreneur visa allows you to own and manage a business in Australia, conduct business and investment activity in Australia or undertake an entrepreneurial activity in Australia. The program offers three types of visas, including: two types of Business Innovation and Investment visas, and a Business Talent visa. Each one of them requires a different size of capital, proof of knowledge of English and a business plan. The fee is AUD 6,085 and can stay up to 5 years.
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UK: You can obtain a visa if you are able to show that your business idea is: a new idea – you cannot join in a business that is already trading; an original business idea which is different from anything else on the market; and has potential for growth. You can stay for 2 years if you: come to the UK on a Start-up visa; or switch to this visa from another visa while in the UK.
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The Start-up Entrepreneur Programme (STEP) was introduced by the Irish government in 2012. It is meant for innovative entrepreneurs who want to establish their business and reside in Ireland on a full-time basis. Key requirements: Person of good character, Have not been convicted of criminal offences in any jurisdiction, Have the required €50,000 funding available, Have an innovative business proposal, You must establish the business as outlined in your application,
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