🇨🇦 Canada · Entrepreneur

Self-Employed Persons Class (PAUSED) — requirements, costs & how to apply

Official source Updated 2026-06-08 · Government page ↗

Who is eligible

Age range14–79

Costs

Application / consular fee€1,480

Who can apply

Open to all nationalities.

How to apply

  1. Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
  2. Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/self-employed/apply.html.

Sources & verification

Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.

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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-08.

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