🇨🇦 Canada citizenship · By investment
Canada citizenship by investment (QIIP)
A strong passport for business and travel. The Quebec Immigrant Investor Program is the only active route to Canadian citizenship through passive investment, with the whole family included.
Canadian citizenship through the Quebec Immigrant Investor Program (QIIP) in 2026 is a reliable, prestigious way to get a second passport with visa-free access to 184 countries, access to top-tier education and healthcare, and the ability to include the whole family.
Legal basis
Canada does not grant instant "citizenship by investment" — investors go through an official naturalization process. QIIP grants permanent resident (PR) status, the necessary step toward citizenship. To become a citizen you must live in Canada for at least 3 years (1,095 days) out of 5, pay taxes, and pass a language and civic knowledge test.
QIIP eligibility
- Net worth. Legally acquired net assets of at least CAD 2,000,000 (individually or with a spouse).
- Management experience. At least 2 years of management or business ownership experience within the last 5 years.
- Investment. CAD 1,200,000 total: CAD 1,000,000 invested for 5 years, guaranteed by the Quebec government and refunded without interest, plus a non-refundable CAD 200,000 contribution to provincial development funds.
- French language. B2 spoken level, proven through an official test (TEF, TCF, TEFaQ, DELF/DALF).
- Quebec values course. An online or in-person course with an Attestation obtained within 60 days.
- Physical presence in Quebec. At least 12 months within the first 2 years after the investor work permit, with at least 6 months by the main applicant.
The process: the applicant is selected by Quebec (receives the CSQ certificate), then applies for PR federally. After 3 years of PR residence and meeting the other conditions, they can apply for citizenship.
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Benefits of Canadian citizenship via QIIP
Passive investment
QIIP is the only program in Canada that doesn't require creating or running a business. Funds are invested through a government fund.
Guaranteed capital return
CAD 1,000,000 of the investment is fully guaranteed by the Quebec government and refunded after 5 years without interest.
Fast route to PR and citizenship
After receiving the CSQ certificate, the investor and family get PR and can live, work and study in Canada. After 3 years of residence, they can apply for citizenship.
Strong passport
Visa-free or simplified entry to 184 countries, including the EU, UK, Australia, and most of Asia and Latin America.
Citizenship for the whole family
Spouse and children are included in the application with no extra government fees and get the same rights.
How to get Canadian citizenship via QIIP: step by step
Assessment and document preparation
We verify eligibility for QIIP: financial documents showing at least CAD 2,000,000 in net worth, proof of management experience, French language certification.
Application submission and fee payment
A financial intermediary submits the application to Quebec's Ministry of Immigration (MIFI). The 2026 government fee is CAD 17,875 for the main applicant, free for family members.
Review and preliminary approval
MIFI reviews finances, experience and language. If you meet the criteria, you receive a notice of intent to select and can apply for an investor work permit to move to Quebec.
Investment and meeting conditions
You transfer CAD 1,000,000 and CAD 200,000 through the intermediary within 120 days, and meet the Quebec residence requirement. The CSQ certificate is then issued.
PR and citizenship
With the CSQ you apply for PR with IRCC. After 3 years of PR residence, passing the test and proving language proficiency — citizenship and a passport.
FAQ
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Are investments or income taxed?
Do I need to travel to Canada to apply?
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