🇨🇦 Quebec Investor Immigration Program (QIIP)Key points on investment immigration/golden visas
The Quebec Investor Immigration Program (Québec Immigrant Investor Program, QIIP) is administered by the Quebec Ministry of Immigration, Francisation, and Integration. The program was suspended from 2019 to 2024 and will restart in 2024 under stricter conditions, requiring a legal net worth of at least approximately CAD 2 million and a 5-year investment of about CAD 1 million with IQ-affiliated institutions, along with new requirements for French proficiency and residence in Quebec. This is a neutral summary of publicly available information; the status and conditions are subject to frequent changes, so please refer to the latest official announcements from Quebec for accuracy.
| Type | Investment Immigration (leading to Permanent Residency) |
|---|---|
| Minimum Investment Threshold | A 5-year investment of approximately CAD 1 million (about US$730,000) is required, along with a net worth of at least approximately CAD 2 million. |
| Primary investment methods. | Make a designated investment with IQ Immigrants Investisseurs Inc., which also includes contributions to Quebec. |
| Residency Requirements | Post-reform, new requirements for residence and work permits in Quebec have been added (subject to regulations). |
| Pathways to citizenship. | Citizenship in Canada may be applied for after obtaining permanent residency and meeting residency requirements. |
| Dependent relatives | Can include spouse and dependent children (as per regulations). |
| Processing Timeline | Processing times depend on the review and availability of quotas, often requiring a considerable amount of time. |
| Recent Changes | Suspended from 2019 to 2024, set to restart in 2024 under stricter conditions (language, residency, investment). |
Key considerations
- The acceptance status and quotas of the program have been adjusted multiple times over the years; it is essential to confirm whether it is currently open and the conditions before applying.
- Post-reform, new requirements for French language proficiency and residence in Quebec have been introduced, with substantial differences from the previous version; old information may be outdated.
- Investment and net worth are distinct criteria; both must be met with proper proof of legal source.
General process
- Provide proof of legal net assets and sources of funds, along with the necessary documentation.
- Submit an intention/application to the Quebec immigration department during the open period.
- Compliance with specified investment and conditions related to language and residency is required.
- After being selected by Quebec, an application for permanent residency is submitted to IRCC.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Quebec Investor Immigration program currently open?
According to public information, the program is set to restart in 2024, and the official investor page indicates that applications may be submitted at any time; however, acceptance status and quotas have varied over the years, so it is advisable to confirm the current situation with the latest official announcements from Quebec before applying.
What are the differences between QIIP and the federal startup visa?
QIIP is a Quebec provincial investment immigration program focused on designated investments and net worth, including language/residency requirements; the federal startup visa centers on obtaining a commitment of support from designated institutions for startup projects, with differing conditions and governing authorities. Actual requirements are subject to their respective official regulations.
Official sources：Quebec Government (Gouvernement du Québec) Investor Immigration · Data Date：2026-06。This page is a neutral compilation of publicly available information, for reference only, notImmigration/LawAdvice; programs are subject to the latest official announcements.