Canada
access_time 12 to 18 months
local_offer Starts at $150.000 CAD
Canada Start Up Visa Program
Canada’s Start-up Visa Program targets immigrant entrepreneurs with the skills and potential to build businesses in Canada that are innovative, can create jobs for Canadians and can compete on a global scale.
- Program type - Permanent Residence
- Investment Type - Business Start Up
- Investment Style - Active Management
- Investment Risk/Return - High
- Minimum Business Experience - 0 Year
- Minimum Net Worth - $0 CAD
- Min. Language Requirement - Intermediate (B1) English or French
- Other Requirement - To be selected by a designated canadian incubator.
- Benefits - Family members can be included, Full social benefits, Citizenship within 3 years, Optional work permit during processing.
- Residency Obligation - 2 years per period of 5 years.
access_time 24 to 36 months
local_offer Starts at $60.000 CAD
Quebec Start Up Visa Program
Quebec’s Start-up Visa Program targets French speaking immigrant entrepreneurs with the skills and potential to build businesses in Quebec Province. English speaking candidates are subject to a quarterly admission quota.
- Program type - Permanent Residence
- Investment Type - Business Start Up
- Investment Style - Active Management
- Investment Risk/Return - High
- Minimum Business Experience - 0 Years
- Minimum Net Worth - $0 CAD
- Min. Language Requirement - Intermediate (B2) French
- Other Requirement - Meet the minimum point base selection threshold and to be selected by an reputable Quebec incubator.
- Benefits - Family members can be included, Full social benefits, Citizenship within 3 years, Optional work permit during processing.
- Residency Obligation - 2 years per period of 5 years.
access_time 24 to 36 months
local_offer Starts at $350.000 CAD
Quebec Entrepreneur Program
Quebec’s Entrepreneur Program targets French speaking immigrants with the potential to start or acquire and run a business in Quebec Province that will have a positive econominal impact (Job Creation, Exportation, Technology Transfer, etc.)
- Program type - Permanent Residence
- Investment Type - Business Start Up, Business Acquisition
- Investment Style - Active Management
- Investment Risk/Return - High
- Minimum Business Experience - 0 Years
- Minimum Net Worth - $900.000 CAD
- Min. Language Requirement - Intermediate (B1) English or French
- Other Requirement - Meet the minimum point base selection threshold.
- Benefits - Family members can be included, Full social benefits, Citizenship within 3 years.
- Residency Obligation - 2 years per period of 5 years.
access_time 36 to 48 months
local_offer Starts at $350 000 CAD
Quebec Investor Program
This is the most popular immigration by investment program in Canada. It requires to make an interest free loan to the government for a period of 5 years. The loan is fully garanteed. Furthermore, Eterna being one of the rare financial intermediary given a dedicated quota by the Government of Quebec, our clients can enjoy a garanteed selection and preferential loan financing.
- Program type - Permanent Residence
- Investment Type - Fixed Income
- Investment Style - Passive Management
- Investment Risk/Return - Low
- Minimum Business Experience - 0 Years
- Minimum Net Worth - $2.000.000 CAD
- Minimum Language Requirement - None
- Benefits - Family members can be included, Full social benefits, Citizenship within 3 years.
- Residency Obligation - 2 years per period of 5 years.
access_time 9 to 18 months
local_offer Starts at $150.000 CAD
N.B. Entrepreneur Program
New Brunswick’s Entrepreneur Program targets immigrants with the potential to start or acquire and run a business in New Brunswick Province that will have a positive econominal impact (Job Creation, Exportation, Technology Transfer, etc.)
- Program type - Permanent Residence
- Investment Type - Business Start Up, Business Acquisition
- Investment Style - Active Management
- Investment Risk/Return - High
- Minimum Business Experience - 0 Years
- Minimum Net Worth - $500.000 CAD
- Min. Language Requirement - Intermediate (B1) English or French
- Other Requirement - Meet the minimum point base selection threshold.
- Benefits - Family members can be included, Full social benefits, Citizenship within 3 years.
- Residency Obligation - 2 years per period of 5 years.
access_time 3 to 6 months
local_offer Starts at $50.000 CAD
Study to Immigrate Program
This exclusive program targets candidates wishing to study in Canada and gain meaningful work experience in in-demand trades and professions. This program provides a path toward a permanent resident status and ultimately to a Canadian citizenship.
- Program type - Temporary Residence
- Investment Type - Alternative
- Investment Style - Alternative
- Investment Risk/Return - Not Applicable
- Minimum Business Experience - 0 Years
- Minimum Net Worth - $50 000CAD
- Min. Language Requirement - Intermediate (B2) English or French.
- Other Requirement - Admission to a formal study program in one of Eterna's partner institution.
- Benefits - Family members can be included and allowed to work or study during the temporary stay, Partial social benefits.
- Residency Obligation - Commit to study full-time.
Ireland
access_time 3 to 5 months
local_offer Starts at €400.000 EUR
Philantropic Endowment Program
The endowment program is the most straightforward option for Ireland. Once the endowment is made, no further financial obligation is required. It targets investors who wish to actively engage in philanthropic projects that benefit Ireland at large.
- Program type - Permanent Residence
- Investment Type - Donation
- Investment Style - Passive Management
- Investment Risk/Return - Not Applicable
- Minimum Business Experience - 0 Years
- Minimum Net Worth - €2.000.000 EUR
- Minimum Language Requirement - None
- Benefits - Family members can be included, Full social benefits, Citizenship within 5 years.
- Residency Obligation - 1 day per year.
access_time 3 to 5 months
local_offer Starts at €1.000.000 EUR
Enterprise Investment Program
The Irish Enterprise Program targets investor immigrants with the potential to start a business or invest in an existing enterprise to maintain or promote job creation in Ireland.
- Program type - Permanent Residence
- Investment Type - Business Start Up, Business Acquisition
- Investment Style - Active Management
- Investment Risk/Return - High
- Minimum Business Experience - 0 Years
- Minimum Net Worth - €2.000.000 EUR
- Minimum Language Requirement - None
- Other Requirement - The investment must be made for a minimum of 3 years.
- Benefits - Family members can be included, Full social benefits, Citizenship within 5 years.
- Residency Obligation - 1 day per year.
access_time 3 to 5 months
local_offer Starts at €2.000.000 EUR
REIT Investment Fund Program
The Irish REIT program targets immigrants interested by real-estate investment funds in which the investment is diversified into a pool of properties producing a regular income stream. The debt leverage limits within REITs reduce exposure to negative equity risk.
- Program type - Permanent Residence
- Investment Type - Real-Estate, Equity Fund
- Investment Style - Passive Management
- Investment Risk/Return - Moderate
- Minimum Business Experience - 0 Years
- Minimum Net Worth - €2.000.000 EUR
- Minimum Language Requirement - None
- Other Requirement - A 5 year investment commitment with progressive withdrawal after 3 years.
- Benefits - Family members can be included, Full social benefits, Citizenship within 5 years.
- Residency Obligation - 1 day per year.
Portugal
access_time 6 to 8 months
local_offer Starts at €1.000.000 EUR
Capital Transfer Program
The Portuguese Capital Transfer Program targets investors who would like to deposit a significant amount of capital at a financial institution in Portugal to be invested in fixed income products such as Certificate of Deposit, Treasury bills, Government Bonds or in private or public equity funds.
- Program type - Permanent Residence
- Investment Type - Fixed Income, Equity Fund
- Investment Style - Passive Management
- Investment Risk/Return - Low, Moderate, High
- Minimum Business Experience - 0 Years
- Minimum Net Worth - None
- Minimum Language Requirement - None
- Other Requirement - The investment must be made for a minimum of 5 years.
- Benefits - Family members can be included, Full social benefits, Citizenship within 5 years.
- Residency Obligation - 7 days per year.
access_time 6 to 8 months
local_offer Starts at €400 000 EUR
Commercial Property Program
This Portuguese Real-Estate Program targets investors interested in holding a property for commercial, industrial, agricultural or touristic purposes. Interestingly, the property acquisition can be made throught a shareholder limited liability company of which the Investor is the shareholder.
- Program type - Permanent Residence
- Investment Type - Real-Estate
- Investment Style - Passive Management
- Investment Risk/Return - Moderate
- Minimum Business Experience - 0 Years
- Minimum Net Worth - None
- Minimum Language Requirement - None
- Other Requirement - The investment must be made for a minimum of 5 years.
- Benefits - Family members can be included, Full social benefits, Citizenship within 5 years.
- Residency Obligation - 7 days per year.
access_time 6 to 8 months
local_offer Starts at €280 000 EUR
Property Rehabilitation Program
The program targets investors interested in acquiring and rehabilitating an obsolete property (30 years or older) in Portugal for rental purposes. Interestingly, the property acquisition can be made throught a shareholder limited liability company of which the Investor is the shareholder.
- Program type - Permanent Residence
- Investment Type - Real-Estate
- Investment Style - Passive Management
- Investment Risk/Return - Moderate
- Minimum Business Experience - 0 Years
- Minimum Net Worth - None
- Minimum Language Requirement - None
- Other Requirement - The investment must be made for a minimum of 5 years.
- Benefits - Family members can be included, Full social benefits, Citizenship within 5 years.
- Residency Obligation - 7 days per year.
access_time 6 to 8 months
local_offer Starts at €200 000 EUR
Heritage Restoration Program
The heritage restoration program is a straightforward option for Portugal. Once the donation is made, no further financial obligation is required. It targets investors who wish to support the restoration or maintenance of national cultural heritage sites or art pieces.
- Program type - Permanent Residence
- Investment Type - Donation
- Investment Style - Passive Management
- Investment Risk/Return - N/A
- Minimum Business Experience - 0 Years
- Minimum Net Worth - None
- Minimum Language Requirement - None
- Benefits - Family members can be included, Full social benefits, Citizenship within 5 years.
- Residency Obligation - 7 days per year.
access_time 6 to 8 months
local_offer Starts at €350 000 EUR
Venture Capital Fund Program
This program targets investors willing to risk their capital into a venture capital fund financing innovative start up businesses in Portugal. Interestingly, the investment can be made throught a shareholder limited liability company of which the Investor is the shareholder.
- Program type - Permanent Residence
- Investment Type - Venture Capital Fund
- Investment Style - Passive Management
- Investment Risk/Return - High
- Minimum Business Experience - 0 Years
- Minimum Net Worth - None
- Minimum Language Requirement - None
- Other Requirement - The investment is for a minimum of 5 years.
- Benefits - Family members can be included, Full social benefits, Citizenship within 5 years.
- Residency Obligation - 7 days per year.
access_time 3 to 4 months
local_offer Starts at €75 000 EUR
Start Up Visa Program
This residence permit let an entrepreneur and his family to temporarily live in Portugal while. It also provides a path toward a permanent resident status after 5 years.
- Program type - Temporary Residence
- Investment Type - Business Start-Up
- Investment Style - Active Management
- Investment Risk/Return - High
- Minimum Business Experience - 0 Years
- Minimum Net Worth - €5147 EUR
- Minimum Language Requirement - None
- Other Requirement - To be selected by an accreditated Portuguese incubator
- Benefits - Family members can be included, Full social benefits, Citizenship within 5 years.
- Residency Obligation - Make a minimum annual turnover of €325,000 per year within 5 years to renew your permit.
