Independent
Yes
Country codes
CA, CAN (ISO-1)
Official name
Dominion of Canada
Capital city
Ottawa
Continent
North America
Member of
United Nations, Commonwealth of Nations, Organization of American States, Caribbean Community
Population
38 010 000 (2020)
Total area
9 985 000 km2
Highest point
Mount Logan(5 959 m, 19 551 ft)
Lowest point
Atlantic Ocean (Sea Level)
GDP per capita
$ 43 242 (World Bank, 2020)
Currency
Canadian dollar ($, CAD)
Calling code
+1
Canada Citizenship by Investment Program
The Canada Citizenship by Investment program was established in 1984, making it the oldest CBI program in the world and one of the most reputable Citizenship by Investment programs in the world and one of the top ten best CBI programs as listed in the Citizenship by Investment rankings of 2020.
The low investment level, fast processing time and economic security make this a popular choice for investors seeking a 2nd passport. Other benefits of the Canada Citizenship by Investment program include visa-free travel to 139 countries including the EU, Hong Kong, Singapore, Russia and Brazil as well as tax benefits and low government fees for families.
Canada Citizenship by Investment Application
In order to apply for the Canada Citizenship by Investment program you have to either;
- make a government donation of at least $120,000 for a single applicant or $450,000 for a family of 4 (+ fees)
- make an investment of at least $600,000 in a government approved project. The property must also be held for a minimum of 3 years. Government fees and Due Diligence fees apply for the real estate option
Please note that the investment level was expected to rise substantially by 75% in 2016, however this was put on hold until at least 2020.
About Canada
Canada is a country in North America. Its ten provinces and three territories extend from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and northward into the Arctic Ocean, covering over 9.98 million square kilometres (3.85 million square miles), making it the world's second-largest country by total area. Its southern and western border with the United States, stretching 8,891 kilometres (5,525 mi), is the world's longest bi-national land border. Canada's capital is Ottawa, and its three largest metropolitan areas are Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver.
Indigenous peoples have continuously inhabited what is now Canada for thousands of years. Beginning in the 16th century, British and French expeditions explored and later settled along the Atlantic coast. As a consequence of various armed conflicts, France ceded nearly all of its colonies in North America in 1763. In 1867, with the union of three British North American colonies through Confederation, Canada was formed as a federal dominion of four provinces. This began an accretion of provinces and territories and a process of increasing autonomy from the United Kingdom. This widening autonomy was highlighted by the Statute of Westminster 1931 and culminated in the Canada Act 1982, which severed the vestiges of legal dependence on the Parliament of the United Kingdom.
Canada is a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy in the Westminster tradition. The country's head of government is the prime minister—who holds office by virtue of their ability to command the confidence of the elected House of Commons—and is appointed by the governor general, representing the monarch, who serves as head of state. The country is a Commonwealth realm and is officially bilingual at the federal level. It ranks among the highest in international measurements of government transparency, civil liberties, quality of life, economic freedom, and education. It is one of the world's most ethnically diverse and multicultural nations, the product of large-scale immigration from many other countries. Canada's long and complex relationship with the United States has had a significant impact on its economy and culture.
A highly developed country, Canada has the 24th highest nominal per-capita income globally and the sixteenth-highest ranking in the Human Development Index. Its advanced economy is the eighth-largest in the world, relying chiefly upon its abundant natural resources and well-developed international trade networks. Canada is part of several major international and intergovernmental institutions or groupings including the United Nations, NATO, the G7, the Group of Ten, the G20, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the World Trade Organization (WTO), the Commonwealth of Nations, the Arctic Council, the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum, and the Organization of American States.
Canada Citizenship by Investment - What You Need To Know
Before you consider applying for the Canada Citizenship by Investment program, there are a few things to be aware of. Applicants must;
- be of outstanding character
- be in good health
- have no criminal record
- have basic English
- use an authorized CBIU agent (see note below)
- maintain property for 3 years (real estate option)
And the benefits;
- Fast processing time
- Visa-free travel
- Low investment required
- All nationalities can apply
- No requirement to visit for interview
- Family can be covered by application
- No residency requirements
- Tax benefits
- No education or managerial experience required
Visa-Free Travel
139 visa-free countries including the EU, Hong Kong, Sinapore and Russia
Note:
The Overseas Investor has partnered with an Authorised Agent who is based in Canada and specialised in the Canada Citizenship by Investment program and have the necessary skills and experience needed to assist you every step of the way through the program.
They are required by the Commonwealth of Nations to provide professional advice, assist you with the application process and help with the preparation and submission of your application for Citizenship by Investment.