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Business & Investor Visas
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🧭 What Is a Business or Investor Visa?
A Business Visa allows individuals to temporarily visit a country for professional reasons — including attending business meetings, conferences, negotiating deals, or exploring market opportunities.
An Investor Visa is a residency or long-term visa pathway offered to foreign nationals who invest in a country’s economy — either by starting a business, buying property, funding innovation, or contributing a specified capital amount. These visas often open doors to permanent residency or citizenship for the applicant and their family.
🌍 Business & Investor Visas – Country by Country Guide
🇺🇸 United States – B1 & E-2 Visa
1. B-1 Business Visitor Visa
Purpose:
- Attend meetings, conferences, or contract negotiations
- Explore partnerships or investment opportunities
- NOT allowed for employment or income generation in the U.S.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Proof of business intent and ties to your home country
- Valid passport, invitation letter, and itinerary
- Financial means to support the trip
- Strong reason to return home
Length of Stay:
Up to 6 months, extension possible for another 6 months
Ideal Profile:
- Entrepreneurs, business delegates, consultants
Visa Type:
2. E-2 Treaty Investor Visa (for select nationalities)
Purpose:
- Invest in and manage a business in the U.S.
- Active involvement required in day-to-day operations
Eligibility Criteria:
- You must be a citizen of a country that has a trade treaty with the U.S.
- Substantial investment (generally $100,000 USD or more) in a U.S. business
- Business must be operational, not passive
- You must direct and develop the enterprise
Length of Stay:
Initial visa: 2 years, renewable indefinitely
Benefits:
- Dependents (spouse & children) can accompany
- Spouse may apply for work authorization
Ideal Profile:
- Small business owners, startup founders, franchise operators
Note: Citizens of many African countries may not be eligible for E-2 unless dual nationality is held.
🇨🇦 Canada – Start-Up Visa & Business Visitor Visa
1. Start-Up Visa Program (SUV)
Purpose:
- Permanent residency for immigrant entrepreneurs who can build innovative businesses in Canada and create jobs.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Business must be innovative, scalable, and job-creating
- Endorsement from a Designated Organization (angel investor group, VC fund, or business incubator)
- Sufficient settlement funds
- CLB 5 (IELTS 5.0 average) language proficiency
Application Steps:
- Submit a pitch to a Designated Organization
- Receive a Letter of Support
- Apply for permanent residency through IRCC
- Optionally apply for a temporary work permit to launch the business while PR is processed
Ideal Profile:
- Tech entrepreneurs, innovators, scalable startups, co-founders
- No age limit, but typically under 50
2. Business Visitor Visa (Under TRV)
Purpose:
- Attend business meetings, seminars, or negotiate deals
- Short-term market exploration
Eligibility Criteria:
- Proof of business purpose (invitation letter, business ownership)
- Financial ability and clear return intent
- No intent to enter the labor market
Length of Stay:
Up to 6 months
🇦🇺 Australia – Subclass 188 & Business Visitor Stream
1. Subclass 188 – Business Innovation and Investment Visa
Purpose:
- For entrepreneurs, investors, and business owners to operate or invest in Australian businesses
Visa Streams:
- Business Innovation: For owners to operate a new or existing business
- Investor: AUD $2.5 million invested in government bonds or funds
- Significant Investor: AUD $5 million investment
- Entrepreneur: Backing from approved entity and business plan
Eligibility Criteria (Business Innovation Stream):
- Net business and personal assets of AUD $1.25 million
- Annual business turnover of AUD $750,000
- Age generally under 55 (waivable for exceptional applicants)
- State/territory nomination required
Pathway:
Temporary visa → Permanent residency (Subclass 888) → Citizenship
Ideal Profile:
- High-net-worth individuals, serial entrepreneurs, international business developers
2. Business Visitor (Subclass 600 – Business Stream)
Purpose:
- Attend meetings, conferences, or conduct short business activities
Eligibility Criteria:
- Valid reason for business travel
- Strong return intent
- Invitation from Australian business entity
Length of Stay:
Typically 3 months, extendable to 12 months
🇳🇿 New Zealand – Business & Investor Visa
1. Entrepreneur Work Visa
Purpose:
- To establish or purchase a business in New Zealand
Eligibility Criteria:
- NZD $100,000 minimum capital investment
- Viable business plan
- Clean immigration and criminal record
- At least 120 points on the Entrepreneur Work Visa scale
- English language proficiency
Duration:
- 12 months startup phase
- 24 months balance phase upon progress
Pathway:
Eligible for residence after 2 years of successful operation
2. Investor 2 Resident Visa
Purpose:
- Long-term residency through financial investment
Eligibility Criteria:
- Minimum investment of NZD $3 million over 4 years
- Must live in NZ for at least 438 days during that period
- Health, character, and English language requirements apply
🇪🇺 Schengen Area – Business Short-Stay Visa
Visa Type:
- Type C Schengen Business Visa – valid across 27 European countries
Purpose:
- Attend business events, meet partners, explore investment
- Cannot engage in paid work
Eligibility Requirements:
- Invitation letter from European company
- Business registration documents
- Travel insurance and proof of accommodation
- Round-trip ticket
- Strong ties to home country
Length of Stay:
Up to 90 days within 180-day period
Ideal Profile:
- Exporters, importers, trade delegates, consultants
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates (Dubai) – Investor & Business Visa
1. Investor Visa (Dubai Mainland or Free Zone)
Purpose:
- Residency for entrepreneurs, investors, or startup founders in the UAE
Eligibility Criteria:
- Register a company in Dubai mainland or free zone
- Share capital investment (often AED 50,000+)
- Proof of ownership and lease agreement
- Clean security background
- Medical check + Emirates ID required
Length of Stay:
1–3 years, renewable
Benefits:
- Residency for applicant and dependents
- Business banking, office setup, and license support
- Long-term visa options available for high-value investors (Golden Visa)
Ideal Profile:
- Business owners, real estate investors, international entrepreneurs
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