Self-Employed Visa Canada
Immigrate to Canada as a self-employed professional in arts, culture, or athletics
The Self Employed Visa Canada is an immigration permit that is applicable to self-employed persons in art, science, athletics, or farm management business who are applying to be permanent residents of Canada if they have been involved in such practice for two years. The applicants must show their desire and capability to establish businesses self-employed in Canada and contribute to the cultural or athletic life of the country. The list called ‘Selection/Scoring Criteria’ is evaluated with 100 points, including aspects such as experience, education, age, language skills, and flexibility. A minimum of 35 points is required for the applicants to be considered.
Starting From INR 1,20,000 + GST
Eligibility Criteria
Verify your parameters to make your Self Employed Visa Canada application hassle-free.
Language
Applicants have to provide proof of their language skills, either English or French, through Language Proficiency Tests like: For English: IELTS General, CELPIP, or PTE Core and For French: TEF Canada or TCF Canada
Education
A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification obtained from a foreign university. An Educational Credential Assessment (recognised by IRCC) for the training obtained in other countries to establish its Canadian counterpart.
Age
While there is no strict age limit for the Self-Employed Visa, the selection criteria awards points based on age. The highest score such an applicant is likely to attain is ten on the condition that he or she is aged between 21 and 49 years.
Why Choose Self Employed Visa Canada?
Canada Self-Employed Visa program provides pathway to PR, full work flexibility, and high-income opportunities in cultural/athletic sectors.
Social Security
Work Life Balance
Recognized Qualifications
Pathway To PR
Good Income
Work Flexibility
Visa Requirements & Process Duration
Standard documents required for a Self Employed Visa Canada submission.
Visa Approval Timeline
Visa delays typically result from document errors or policy changes.
This data is based on first 1,171 enrollments received in 2024-2025
How Visa Process work
We guide you step-by-step from consultation and documentation to VFS filing. Get your visa processed in 20 to 48 months.
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Counselling Call
After checking your eligibility, you will receive a counselling call from our experts to discuss your options!
Webinar
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Enrollment
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Your Documents Are Verified
Your documents will be verified by our legal team for accuracy and compliance. We’ll submit your visa to VFS for you
Your Visa Gets Processed
Your visa submission will be processed and submitted to the respective authorities.
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High-Paying Jobs in Canada
Canada offers highly competitive salaries for skilled professionals across major economic sectors.
| Job Title | Salaries Range | Average Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineer | C$35,000 - C$92,000 | C$50,000 |
| Data Scientist | C$50,000 - C$116,000 | C$57,000 |
| Surgeon | C$150,000 - C$300,000 | C$200,000 |
| Software Engineer | C$40,000 - C$90,000 | C$80,000 |
| Construction Manager | C$50,000 - C$185,000 | C$75,000 |
Visa Rejection Reasons
Be aware of key factors that can negatively impact your visa request and trigger rejections.
Lack of Financial Evidence
Having no proof that one has sufficient money to spend during their stay, either through bank statements or financial guarantees, will result in a visa denial.
Inadequate or Inaccurate Documentation
Failure to prepare proper or inadequate documents leads to a direct rejection since all the documentation has to be perfect.
Previous Violation of Visa or Criminal Record
Staying beyond visa, breaching immigration rules, or even having a criminal record previously can be another important reason for your visa denial.
Failure to Provide Strong Ties in Your Country
Inability to show any strong personal, professional, or financial connections to your home country may raise a question over your intention to return.
Improper Justification of Purpose for Visit
Failure or ambiguity in explaining the purposes for visiting a country or failing to provide evidence like itineraries or invitation letters may result in your visa rejection.
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Hear Straight from our Candidate
Real success stories of candidates who secured their Self Employed Visa Canada with WorkAbroad.
"Immigrated to Toronto as an independent musician. The WorkAbroad team guided me perfectly through the scoring criteria."
"Extremely professional service. Got my permanent residency under the athletics category successfully."
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions answered about the Canada Self Employed visa requirements, scoring criteria, and family travel.