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Start-Up Visa — paused

🇨🇦 Canada

New applications are not accepted; previously accepted cases continue to be processed

Paused

new applications

30 Jun 2026

pause date

Existing cases

IRCC continues processing

IRCC

official status

About the programme

Canada paused new Start-Up Visa applications on 30 June 2026. Previously accepted applications continue to be processed. New applicants should assess other currently available routes.

Programme status

1

Current status

—

New intake is closed; previously accepted cases continue to be processed.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Review existing case

  2. 2

    Check IRCC status

  3. 3

    Assess alternatives

  4. 4

    Choose next step

For existing cases

  • Passport
  • Existing application number (if any)
  • Business documents (if any)

Terms, fees and processing times change. Final eligibility and costs are confirmed after a personal review.

Official programme source
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