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Business Exploratory Visit

Explore opportunities.Then build in Canada.

Business exploration visits help entrepreneurs, investors and professionals research opportunities, meet partners and plan future investment.

Business professionals exploring opportunities in Canada
Explore
Research markets and industries
Connect
Meet partners and advisors
Evaluate
Assess feasibility on the ground
Plan
Prepare future business steps

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The detail

What you need to know

What can you do?

You cannot work or enter the Canadian labour market as a business visitor.

  • Explore business and investment opportunities.
  • Meet potential partners, clients or advisors.
  • Attend meetings, conferences and trade shows.
  • Conduct market research and site visits.

Documents may include

  • Valid passport.
  • Business purpose or invitation letter.
  • Proof of business activity and ties to the home country.
  • Financial documents and travel itinerary.

Step by step

How the process works

  1. 1

    Assess

    Review the purpose of the visit.

  2. 2

    Prepare

    Gather corporate and financial proof.

  3. 3

    Submit

    Apply online.

  4. 4

    Review

    IRCC review.

  5. 5

    Approval

    Receive the visa.

  6. 6

    Explore

    Visit Canada.

Next step

Explore today. Establish tomorrow.

Take the first step toward your Canadian business plan with a properly framed visit.

This page provides general information and is not legal advice. Program rules change and individual circumstances matter. Confirm current IRCC requirements before applying.

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