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.
Browse by Region:
Country | Program | Permit Type | More Info |
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Canada | Startup Visa (SUV) | Permanent | Requirements |
U.S.A. | Enterpreneur Visa | Temporary | Requirements |
Country | Program | Permit Type | More Info |
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Chile | Start-up Chile | Temporary (12 months), renewable. | Requirements |
Country | Program | Permit Type | More Info |
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Austria | Red-White-Red Card | Temporary | Requirements |
Czech | Czech Starup Visa | Temporary (1year) | Requirements |
Denmark | Denmark Startup Visa | Temporary self-employment 2 years, renewable for 3 years. | Requirements |
Estonia | Startup Visa | Temporary (1 year) | Requirements |
France | French Tech Visa | Temporary | Requirements |
Germany | Sef-Employed Enterpreneur Visa | Temporary (3 years) | Requirements |
Greece | Greece Golden Visa | Temporary | Requirements |
Ireland | The Start-up Entrepreneur Programme (STEP) | Temporay (2+3 years) | Requirements |
Italy | Italiam Staruo Visa | Temporary (1 year+ 2 years) | Requirements |
Latvia | Startup Visa | Temporary ( 3 years) | Requirements |
Lithuania | Startup Visa | Temporary ( 2+3 years) | Requirements |
Netherlands | Residence permit for foreign startups | Temporary ( 1+1 year) | Requirements |
Poland | Poland Business Harbour | Temporary (90 days) | Requirements |
Portugal | Startup Visa | Temporary (1+1 year) | Requirements |
San Marino | Stay and Residence Permits | Temporary (1 year) | Requirements |
Spain | Spain Enterpreneur Visa | Temprorary (1 year) | Requirements |
Sweden | Startup Visa | Temporary (2 years) | Requirements |
UK | Innovator Founder Visa | Temporary (3 years) | Requirements |
Country | Program | Permit Type | More Info |
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China | Entrepreneur Visa | Temporary (3 months – 10 years) | Requirements |
Hong Kong | Hong Kong Investment Visa (Entrepreneur Visa) | Temporary (HK Identity Card Application after) | Requirements |
Japan | Startup Visa | Temporary (6 month) | Requirements |
Singapore | EntrePass | Temporary (1 + 2 years) | Requirements |
South Korea | OASIS Visa | Temporary (2 years) | Requirements |
Taiwan | Taiwan Entrepreneur Visa | Temporary (1 year ) | Requirements |
Thailand | The SMART Thailand Visa | Temporary (1-2 years) | Requirements |
Country | Program | Permit Type | More Info |
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Cyprus | Cyprus Startup Visa | Temporary ( 2 years ) | Requirements |
Israel | Israel Innovation Visa | Temporary ( 2 years ) | Requirements |
UAE | Startup Visa | Temporary ( 5 years ) | Requirements |
Country | Program | Permit Type | More Info |
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New Zealand | Entrepreneur Work Visa | Temporary ( 3 years) | Requirements |