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Quebec Immigrant Investor Program (QIIP)

Canada's only passive investor immigration program, offering permanent residence through a $1 million CAD investment in Quebec.

Estimated Cost

$157,000

Processing Time

~1.5 years

Validity

Permanent

Description

The Quebec Immigrant Investor Program (QIIP) is the only business immigration option in Canada that allows high-net-worth individuals to obtain permanent residence through a passive investment. Applicants must have a net worth of at least $2 million CAD, invest $1 million CAD with Investissement Quebec for 5 years (capital returned without interest), and pay a non-refundable contribution of $200,000 CAD. Applicants and their spouses must live in Quebec for at least 6 months within the first 2 years. French language proficiency at B2 level is required.

Official informationLast updated: 2026-03-01

Timeline

Processing Time
12 months – 2.0 years

Average: 1.5 years

Visa Validity
0 months

Path to Residency

Path to Citizenship

~6 years

Eligibility

Experience:2+ yearsMin Income:$1,440,000/yr

Requirements

Cost Breakdown

FeeAmountType
Estimated Total$157,000