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Canada - ICT Visa Business Migration

Canada ICT Visa Program Overview

Minimum Investment

Starting from CAD 200,000

Minimum Investment

N/A Real Estate

Time to Residency

8 Months

Visa Free Access

29 Countries & Territories

Canada ICT Visa Requirements

Canada’s Intra Company Transferee (ICT) program is an immigration pathway under the International Mobility Program that allows qualified foreign business owners to expand their businesses to Canada and acquire a work permit.

With the ICT program, foreign business owners can establish a Canadian subsidiary, obtain the ICT work permit and apply for their permanent residency, and immigrate to Canada along with their spouse and kids under the age of 22 years.

Main Applicant Requirements

  • 18+ years of age
  • Good health
  • No criminal record
  • Successfully pass due diligence checks
  • Confirmed investment sources

Eligible Dependents

  • Spouse of the main applicant
  • Adult children (biological or adopted) under 22 years of age

Canada ICT Visa Benefits

Freedom of movement

Permanent Resident Status

You can apply for Canadian PR after living in Canada for 1 year.

Dual residency

Health & Education

The Canadian education and health systems are renowned globally for its high standards and emphasis on quality. By obtaining a Canadian residency you will be able to access free health care and you or your family can attend public schools in Canada for free.

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Include your family

You can include your spouse and children younger than 22 as dependents.

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Sponsor key employees

You can sponsor your key employees from the parent company.

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Business Opportunities

Access to the Canadian and US markets for the expansion of your business, a secure and stable banking system, financing capital, and business opportunities.

Legal Basis

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Legal Basis

VARISA

Costs of Canada ICT Visa

Investment Options:
No minimum investment is required; however, this will be determined based on the financial forecast and business plan. Recommended Investment is minimum 200,000 CAD$

Recommended Investment

CAD 200,000

Additional Fees

Work Permit Application Fee

CAD 155

Employer Compliance Fee

CAD 230

Biometrics Fee

CAD 170

Spouse Open Work Permit Fee

CAD 255

Application Process For Canada ICT Visa

The expected timeframe for the application process is 8 months. The initial stage of document collection can vary depending on the applicant’s ability to gather the necessary documents. Our team guides this process with samples and best practice advice. The review stage is subject to the respective government schedule and can be impacted by factors which we, as authorised agents, have no control over. Savory & Partners collaborates with the government throughout the entire process, aiming to provide the quickest and smoothest experience for the applicant.

Application Process

8 Months

*Sample of Residence Visa document
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  • Step 1
    The applicant will sign a contract with Savory & Partners. We will verify that the applicant has at least one year of experience in a managerial, executive, or specialized knowledge position within the company. We will also ensure that both the applicant and the company meet the ICT visa requirements.
  • Step 2
    A business structure for the Canadian branch (subsidiary, branch office, or affiliate) must be chosen. Afterward, the branch should be registered with the appropriate authorities, necessary permits obtained, and a Canadian bank account set up.
  • Step 3
    The applicant needs to develop a business plan detailing the Canadian branch's objectives, market strategy, and the role of the transferred employee. The transfer should be justified as essential to the branch's success.
  • Step 4
    Savory & Partners will assist in gathering all required documents, including proof of employment, the business plan, and evidence of the qualifying relationship between the companies.
  • Step 5
    We will submit the ICT work permit application online or at a Visa Application Centre (VAC). We will also monitor the status of the application during processing.
  • Step 6
    Once the work permit is issued, Savory & Partners will review it for accuracy. The applicant will then need to arrange travel to Canada, ensuring compliance with all work permit conditions upon arrival and initiating operations at the Canadian branch.
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Visa-free Countries for Canada ICT Visa

Canadian ICT residency primarily grants you the right to live and work in Canada.

Visa-free and visa-on-arrival countries

1 Country & Territory

Visa-free access

  • Canada

Client Success Stories

Success Stories - A safe and bright future

The problem

Our Indian client, a business owner and single parent was looking for long-term residency in a country that would ensure quality education and safety for his daughter. With a successful business set-up in his home country, he could not consider relocating as it would limit his growth opportunities. At the same time, he wanted to secure a bright future for his daughter ensuring world-class education but was also wary about her well-being and safety. Above all, recently divorced, it was challenging for the client to procure documents for his daughter.

The solution

When the client approached Savory & Partners, we considered the many sentiments involved including that of a father, a dedicated businessman and a single parent. We understood his requirement and prepared a strategy that would not only serve his personal life positively but would see his business grow by leaps.

We recommended Portugal, not just for the simplicity of obtaining a residence permit but its exceptional education system and healthcare. Portugal is known for its outstanding higher education institutions.

Portugal has a lot of different immigration options available. The passive income - the D7 visa, the newly christened Digital Nomad Visa and the option that is tailor-made for businessowners - the Portuguese D2 visa.

Our client could fulfill his residency requirements while also maintaining an active management role in his company without worrying about spending too much time outside of Portugal.

With residential flexibility of the Golden Visa, his daughter could relocate to Portugal immediately and he could fulfil his residency requirements while also maintaining an active management role in his company back home without worrying about spending too much time outside of Portugal. As of 2021, Portugal is globally ranked in the top ten in terms of ease of registering a company. Meaning our client would not only go ahead and bring his existing business to Portugal but could venture into new business opportunities across Europe.

Approaching Savory & Partners to undertake his residency application ensured that the client would have all the necessary documents for himself and his daughter ready on time. Our agents oversaw that all requirements for a successful due diligence were also fulfilled.

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Content

  • Canada Country profile
  • Benefits of the program
  • Investment requirements
  • Investment process

Length

4 pages

Language

English & Arabic

size

1 mb

ABOUT CANADA

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CAPITAL

Ottawa

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TOTAL AREA

9,984,670 km²

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POPULATION

39,787,486 million

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LANGUAGE(S)

English & French

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CURRENCY

Canadian Dollars (CAD)

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EXCHANGE RATE

CAD 1 = USD 0.73

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GDP – PER CAPITA (2022)

USD 54,917.66

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GDP – TOTAL (2022)

USD 2.138 trillion

About Canada

Canada is known for its stunning natural landscapes, multicultural cities, and high quality of life. It has a stable political environment, a strong economy, and a robust legal framework for business and investment. Canada offers a welcoming environment for immigrants and is renowned for its diversity and inclusive society. The country has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, providing a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities year-round.

Canada experiences four distinct seasons, providing a wide range of recreational activities year-round. From skiing and snowboarding in the winter to hiking, fishing, and camping in the summer, Canada offers a plethora of outdoor activities.

Canada has strong global ties and is a member of several international organisations, including the United Nations, NATO, G7, G20, and the Commonwealth of Nations. Its strategic location and well-developed transportation infrastructure make it a hub for international trade and travel.

Canada's friendly immigration policies, high quality of life, and economic opportunities make it an attractive destination for individuals and families looking to relocate and build a prosperous future.

Where is Canada?

Canada has a vast geography that occupies much of the continent of North America, sharing a land border with the contiguous United States to the south and the U.S. state of Alaska to the northwest. Canada stretches from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west; to the north lies the Arctic Ocean.

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