Global Start-up Visa Programs

Governments around the world have started to realize that the best asset for economic growth is international entrepreneurs.

It is a well-known fact that bringing a startup to the country will create more job opportunities, will boost the reputation and will also create a flourishing environment for economic growth and development. Governments around the world have started to create programs to attract said entrepreneurs to their countries by offering them a fast-track visa program specifically created and based on the industry they would like to attract. Below you will see the types of programs (permanents or temporary) as well the countries who offer above mentioned programs.

North America

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Canada Startup Visa (SUV) Permanent Requirements

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U.S.A. Enterpreneur Visa Temporary Requirements

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South America

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Chile Start-up Chile Temporary (12 months), renewable. Requirements

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Europe

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Austria Red-White-Red Card Temporary Requirements

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Czech Czech Starup Visa Temporary (1year) Requirements

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Denmark Denmark Startup Visa Temporary self-employment 2 years, renewable for 3 years. Requirements

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Estonia Startup Visa Temporary (1 year) Requirements

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France French Tech Visa Temporary Requirements

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Germany Sef-Employed Enterpreneur Visa Temporary (3 years) Requirements

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Greece Greece Golden Visa Temporary Requirements
Ireland The Start-up Entrepreneur Programme (STEP) Temporay (2+3 years) Requirements

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Italy Italiam Staruo Visa Temporary (1 year+ 2 years) Requirements

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Latvia Startup Visa Temporary ( 3 years) Requirements

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Lithuania Startup Visa Temporary ( 2+3 years) Requirements

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Netherlands Residence permit for foreign startups Temporary ( 1+1 year) Requirements

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Poland Poland Business Harbour Temporary (90 days) Requirements

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Portugal Startup Visa Temporary (1+1 year) Requirements

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San Marino Stay and Residence Permits Temporary (1 year) Requirements

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Spain Spain Enterpreneur Visa Temprorary (1 year) Requirements

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Sweden Startup Visa Temporary (2 years) Requirements

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UK Innovator Founder Visa Temporary (3 years) Requirements

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China Entrepreneur Visa Temporary (3 months – 10 years) Requirements

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Hong Kong Hong Kong Investment Visa (Entrepreneur Visa) Temporary (HK Identity Card Application after) Requirements

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Japan Startup Visa Temporary (6 month) Requirements

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Singapore EntrePass Temporary (1 + 2 years) Requirements

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South Korea OASIS Visa Temporary (2 years) Requirements

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Taiwan Taiwan Entrepreneur Visa Temporary (1 year ) Requirements

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Thailand The SMART Thailand Visa Temporary (1-2 years) Requirements

Middle East

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Cyprus Cyprus Startup Visa Temporary ( 2 years ) Requirements

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Israel Israel Innovation Visa Temporary ( 2 years ) Requirements

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UAE Startup Visa Temporary ( 5 years ) Requirements

Oceania

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New Zealand Entrepreneur Work Visa Temporary ( 3 years) Requirements

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