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Innovator Founder Visa

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Start-Up Visa (SUV)

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Dutch Startup Visa

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USA, Seattle

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Canada

Startup Visa

Canada

Innovator Founder Visa

United Kingdom

Innovator Founder Visa

United Kingdom

Innovator Founder Visa

Netherland

Dutch Startup Visa

Netherland

Innovator Founder Visa

Finland

Start-up Entrepreneur Permit

Finland

Innovator Founder Visa

Portugal

StartUP Visa

Portugal

Innovator Founder Visa

France

French Tech Visa

France

Innovator Founder Visa

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Afghanistan

Åland Islands

Albania

Algeria

American Samoa

Andorra

Angola

Anguilla

Antarctica

Antigua and Barbuda

Argentina

Armenia

Aruba

Australia

Austria

Azerbaijan

Bahamas

Bahrain

Bangladesh

Barbados

Belarus

Belgium

Belize

Benin

Bermuda

Bhutan

Bolivia, Plurinational State of

Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Botswana

Bouvet Island

Brazil

British Indian Ocean Territory

Brunei Darussalam

Bulgaria

Burkina Faso

Burundi

Cabo Verde

Cambodia

Cameroon

Canada

Cayman Islands

Central African Republic

Chad

Chile

China

Christmas Island

Cocos (Keeling) Islands

Colombia

Comoros

Congo

Congo, Democratic Republic of the

Cook Islands

Costa Rica

Croatia

Cuba

Curaçao

Cyprus

Czechia

Côte d'Ivoire

Denmark

Djibouti

Dominica

Dominican Republic

Ecuador

Egypt

El Salvador

Equatorial Guinea

Eritrea

Estonia

Eswatini

Ethiopia

Falkland Islands (Malvinas)

Faroe Islands

Fiji

Finland

France

French Guiana

French Polynesia

French Southern Territories

Gabon

Gambia

Georgia

Germany

Ghana

Gibraltar

Greece

Greenland

Grenada

Guadeloupe

Guam

Guatemala

Guernsey

Guinea

Guinea-Bissau

Guyana

Haiti

Heard Island and McDonald Islands

Holy See

Honduras

Hong Kong

Hungary

Iceland

India

Indonesia

Iran, Islamic Republic of

Iraq

Ireland

Isle of Man

Israel

Italy

Jamaica

Japan

Jersey

Jordan

Kazakhstan

Kenya

Kiribati

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of

Korea, Republic of

Kuwait

Kyrgyzstan

Lao People's Democratic Republic

Latvia

Lebanon

Lesotho

Liberia

Libya

Liechtenstein

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Macao

Madagascar

Malawi

Malaysia

Maldives

Mali

Malta

Marshall Islands

Martinique

Mauritania

Mauritius

Mayotte

Mexico

Micronesia, Federated States of

Moldova, Republic of

Monaco

Mongolia

Montenegro

Montserrat

Morocco

Mozambique

Myanmar

Namibia

Nauru

Nepal

Netherlands

New Caledonia

New Zealand

Nicaragua

Niger

Nigeria

Niue

Norfolk Island

North Macedonia

Northern Mariana Islands

Norway

Oman

Pakistan

Palau

Palestine, State of

Panama

Papua New Guinea

Paraguay

Peru

Philippines

Pitcairn

Poland

Portugal

Puerto Rico

Qatar

Romania

Russian Federation

Rwanda

Réunion

Saint Barthélemy

Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

Saint Kitts and Nevis

Saint Lucia

Saint Martin (French part)

Saint Pierre and Miquelon

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Samoa

San Marino

Sao Tome and Principe

Saudi Arabia

Senegal

Serbia

Seychelles

Sierra Leone

Singapore

Sint Maarten (Dutch part)

Slovakia

Slovenia

Solomon Islands

Somalia

South Africa

South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands

South Sudan

Spain

Sri Lanka

Sudan

Suriname

Svalbard and Jan Mayen

Sweden

Switzerland

Syrian Arab Republic

Taiwan, Province of China

Tajikistan

Tanzania, United Republic of

Thailand

Timor-Leste

Togo

Tokelau

Tonga

Trinidad and Tobago

Tunisia

Turkey

Turkmenistan

Turks and Caicos Islands

Tuvalu

Uganda

Ukraine

United Arab Emirates

United Kingdom

United States Minor Outlying Islands

United States

Uruguay

Uzbekistan

Vanuatu

Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of

Viet Nam

Virgin Islands, British

Virgin Islands, U.S.

Wallis and Futuna

Western Sahara

Yemen

Zambia

Zimbabwe

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Millworks Centre for Entrepreneurship

Canada, Sault Ste. Marie

As a project of the City of Sault Ste. Marie, Millworks is committed to supporting businesses in the Algoma region, and we aim to grow continuously to better the community.

12 mo

Program Fee:

Not specified

Incubator

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If you want to apply for Millworks Centre for Entrepreneurship, You should book a demo and our experts will help you write your journey.

If you are not sure about the program, you still can book a demo and we will help you find the best program that suits you and your team.

The DMZ at Ryerson University

Canada, Toronto

DMZ is a world-leading startup incubator based at Toronto Metropolitan University that equips the next generation of tech entrepreneurs with the tools needed to build, launch, and scale highly impactful startups.

6 mo

Program Fee:

$50000

Incubator

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If you want to apply for The DMZ at Ryerson University, You should book a demo and our experts will help you write your journey.

If you are not sure about the program, you still can book a demo and we will help you find the best program that suits you and your team.

Red Leaf Capital Corp (Incubator)

Canada, Winnipeg

Red Leaf Accelerator is committed to working with entrepreneurs seeking to continuously build their innovative solutions with strong identified customer value proposition and global scalable business opportunities.

12 mo

Program Fee:

$36000

Incubator

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If you want to apply for Red Leaf Capital Corp (Incubator), You should book a demo and our experts will help you write your journey.

If you are not sure about the program, you still can book a demo and we will help you find the best program that suits you and your team.

Treefrog

Canada, Newmarket

The Treefrog Accelerator is designed to give startups the tools and knowledge they need to scale their business. Regional and International, our two streams offer practical workshop learning, personalized mentorship matching, pitching skill development, and much more. The program culminates in an Open House where startups can meet with investors, thought leaders, government and other stakeholders to showcase their business.

1-2 mo

Program Fee:

$25000

Incubator

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If you want to apply for Treefrog, You should book a demo and our experts will help you write your journey.

If you are not sure about the program, you still can book a demo and we will help you find the best program that suits you and your team.

The Global Entrepreneurs Programme (GEP)

UK, London

The Global Entrepreneurs Programme (GEP) leverages the global ambition of internationally mobile, tech-based entrepreneurs and helps them scale and internationalize their innovation-rich companies from a UK global HQ. Applications for endorsement will only be considered upon acceptance into the GEP.

23-24 mo

Program Fee:

$2000

Incubator

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If you want to apply for The Global Entrepreneurs Programme (GEP), You should book a demo and our experts will help you write your journey.

If you are not sure about the program, you still can book a demo and we will help you find the best program that suits you and your team.

Innovator International

UK, Preston

Innovator International is one of the UK's largest communities of international entrepreneurs. All programs include interactive business courses, mentoring, and support resources, along with access to a marketplace of trusted providers for a wide range of business services at discounted prices.

12 mo

Program Fee:

$2000

Incubator

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If you want to apply for Innovator International, You should book a demo and our experts will help you write your journey.

If you are not sure about the program, you still can book a demo and we will help you find the best program that suits you and your team.

WorldStartup

Netherlands, Hague

WorldStartup champions an inclusive and regenerative economy, supporting impact-driven entrepreneurs worldwide. Recognizing the diverse needs of such founders, they offer Next Valley: a flexible program connecting entrepreneurs with dedicated coaches for targeted support on specific challenges.

12 mo

Program Fee:

$550

Incubator

Accelerator

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If you want to apply for WorldStartup, You should book a demo and our experts will help you write your journey.

If you are not sure about the program, you still can book a demo and we will help you find the best program that suits you and your team.

Erasmus Center for Entrepreneurship

Netherlands, Rotterdam

Erasmus Centre for Entrepreneurship (ECE) empowers aspiring and seasoned entrepreneurs through education, networks, and resources. They offer programs, events, and support services to cultivate entrepreneurial mindsets and drive positive change.

12 mo

Program Fee:

$5500

Accelerator

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If you want to apply for Erasmus Center for Entrepreneurship, You should book a demo and our experts will help you write your journey.

If you are not sure about the program, you still can book a demo and we will help you find the best program that suits you and your team.

From Our Customers

We first thought Netherlands was best for our RetailTech startup, but LaunchRoad's data showed Canada's visa was a better fit. Their guidance navigated us to the right destination.

Vahid

CEO of Scart

Canada

Endorsement bodies and startup programs in the UK find the perfect fit and connect me with experts who have guided me through the whole immigration process.

Parsa

CPO at CogniAI

United Kingdom

Their enormous list of program options saved us so much research time. I don't know how we would have navigated the complex visa process without LaunchRoad's useful database.

Sara

Co-Founder at GStech

Netherlands

FAQs

How does a startup visa work?

 A startup visa is a specific type of visa that allows entrepreneurs to establish a business in a foreign country. The process varies by country but generally involves submitting a detailed business plan or pitch deck, demonstrating financial stability, and meeting certain requirements.

Who is eligible for the startup visa?

 Generally, to start a business in a new country, you need an innovative idea. Most countries require proof of concept or some traction in your business. For example, Canada is looking for innovative businesses that can create jobs for the country and compete on a global scale.

What is the difference between Startup Visa and Entrepreneur Visa?

 More than 45 countries offer special visas to entrepreneurs and startup founders around the world and put different names on them. However, a startup visa generally targets innovative ideas with less strict requirements, while an entrepreneur visa is for experienced founders with investment capital. Both aim to attract foreign entrepreneurs and boost the economy, and LaunchRoad helps you with all those different visa types.

How much does a startup visa cost? Are there any other costs to consider?

 The cost of startup visa varies by country, ranging from $1,000 to approximately $100K. Additional expenses may cover business setup costs, language proficiency exams, government fees, program fees, and application charges, which you can find detailed information about in the LaunchRoad programs' list.

How long does it take to get to the destination country?

 Processing time varies between countries. It can be as little as 3 weeks for the UK or 3 years for some other countries; you can download our visa guides by country on this page or refer to our country visa guides to find more information about timelines.

How does LaunchRoad help in the Startup/Entrepreneur visa process?

 LaunchRoad helps entrepreneurs and startups around the world find the right location and best immigration process to launch their business in a new country.
 In simple terms, LaunchRoad eases the minds of entrepreneurs through all the leg work and complexity of their business immigration process. Refer to our services for more details.

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