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Canada Quebec Immigrant Investor Program

Canadian permanent residence through a guaranteed passive investment.

Minimum investment
C$1.2M
Passport visa-free (on citizenship)
149
Processing
24+ months
Visit / stay
Must intend to settle in Quebec

Buy online · 2026

Canada Quebec Immigrant Investor Program

Immigrate to Canada by Investing. Starts C$1.2M onwards.

  1. ReserveUS$500 online
  2. Pre-eligibilityDue diligence screening
  3. Submit & investPaid to the government
  4. Residence permit24+ months

Investment options · Frequently asked questions

Overview

The Quebec Immigrant Investor Program is the only passive investor route to Canadian permanent residence. Applicants need a net worth of at least C$2 million, make a government-guaranteed five-year investment of C$1 million through an approved financial intermediary, and pay a non-refundable contribution of C$200,000.

Intermediate French is required and applicants must intend to settle in Quebec. As permanent residents, investors can apply for Canadian citizenship after 1,095 days of physical presence within five years.

Key benefits

  1. Canadian permanent residence for the whole family
  2. C$1 million investment is government-guaranteed and returned after five years
  3. Children under 22 included
  4. World-class education and healthcare
  5. Path to one of the world's strongest passports

Investment options

Guaranteed 5-year investment

Government-guaranteed, returned after 5 years; placed through an approved financial intermediary.

C$1M

Non-refundable contribution

Paid in addition to the investment.

C$200,000

Family & requirements

Who can be included
Spouse and dependent children under 22
Visit or residence
Must intend to settle in Quebec
Path to citizenship
Canadian citizenship after 1,095 days of physical presence in 5 years as a permanent resident.
Processing time
24+ months
  • C$2M net worth required
  • Intermediate French required
  • Only passive investor route to Canadian PR

Canada passport: travel access

149destinations without a visa in advance
  • 109 visa-free
  • 32 visa on arrival
  • 8 eTA
  • 29 eVisa
  • Schengen Area – no visa in advance
  • United Kingdom – no visa in advance
  • Ireland – no visa in advance
  • United States – no visa in advance
  • Singapore – no visa in advance
  • Japan – no visa in advance
  • South Korea – no visa in advance
  • Brazil – visa required
  • Russia – visa required
  • China – no visa in advance
  • United Arab Emirates – no visa in advance
  • Switzerland – no visa in advance
  • New Zealand – no visa in advance
Show all 149 destinations

Albania · Andorra · Angola · Antigua and Barbuda · Argentina · Armenia · Australia and territories · Austria · Bahamas · Bahrain · Bangladesh · Barbados · Belarus · Belgium · Belize · Bolivia · Bosnia and Herzegovina · Botswana · Brunei · Bulgaria · Burundi · Cambodia · Cape Verde · Chile · China · Colombia · Comoros · Costa Rica · Croatia · Cyprus · Czech Republic · Denmark and territories · Dominica · Dominican Republic · Ecuador · Egypt · El Salvador · Estonia · Eswatini · Ethiopia · Fiji · Finland · France and territories · Gambia · Georgia · Germany · Greece · Grenada · Guatemala · Guinea-Bissau · Guyana · Haiti · Honduras · Hungary · Iceland · Indonesia · Ireland · Israel · Italy · Jamaica · Japan · Jordan · Kazakhstan · Kenya · Kiribati · South Korea · Kuwait · Kyrgyzstan · Laos · Latvia · Lebanon · Lesotho · Liechtenstein · Lithuania · Luxembourg · Madagascar · Malawi · Malaysia · Maldives · Malta · Marshall Islands · Mauritius · Mexico · Micronesia · Moldova · Monaco · Mongolia · Montenegro · Morocco · Mozambique · Namibia · Nepal · Netherlands · New Zealand · Nicaragua · North Macedonia · Norway · Oman · Palau · Panama · Papua New Guinea · Paraguay · Peru · Philippines · Poland · Portugal · Qatar · Romania · Rwanda · Saint Kitts and Nevis · Saint Lucia · Saint Vincent and the Grenadines · Samoa · San Marino · São Tomé and Príncipe · Saudi Arabia · Senegal · Serbia · Sierra Leone · Singapore · Slovakia · Slovenia · Solomon Islands · South Africa · Spain · Sri Lanka · Suriname · Sweden · Switzerland · Taiwan · Tajikistan · Tanzania · Thailand · Timor-Leste · Tonga · Trinidad and Tobago · Tunisia · Turkey · Tuvalu · Ukraine · United Arab Emirates · United Kingdom · United States · Uruguay · Uzbekistan · Vanuatu · Vatican City · Zambia · Zimbabwe

Source: Wikipedia – Visa requirements for Canadian citizens, updated 29 Sep 2026. Always confirm entry rules with the destination before travel.

How Citizenship Shop helps

Add the program to your cart or click Buy now to reserve it for US$500. Create your client account and complete the pre-eligibility questions at checkout. A senior advisor then reviews your profile within one business day, confirms the best investment route and the exact government fees for your family, and prepares your application with a licensed local agent.

Canada Quebec Immigrant Investor Program: FAQ

How much does the Canada Quebec Immigrant Investor Program cost?

The minimum investment is C$1.2M. Available options: Guaranteed 5-year investment (C$1M); Non-refundable contribution (C$200,000). The investment is paid directly to the government or approved project, never to us.

How long does the Canada Quebec Immigrant Investor Program take?

Processing typically takes 24+ months from submission of a complete application. Your advisor gives you a personal timeline after the pre-eligibility review.

Can I include my family in the application?

Family members who can be included: Spouse and dependent children under 22. Your advisor checks each dependant’s eligibility before you apply.

Do I need to visit or live in Canada?

Must intend to settle in Quebec. Rules change from time to time, so your advisor confirms the current requirement in writing.

Does the Canada Quebec Immigrant Investor Program lead to citizenship?

Canadian citizenship after 1,095 days of physical presence in 5 years as a permanent resident.

Official source

Prices and rules on this page were verified on 28 September 2026 against: Québec – Immigrant Investor Program.

Governments revise fees and thresholds without notice. Your advisor confirms the exact figures in writing before any investment is made.

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