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.
- Explore
- Research markets and industries
- Connect
- Meet partners and advisors
- Evaluate
- Assess feasibility on the ground
- Plan
- Prepare future business steps
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
Assess
Review the purpose of the visit.
- 2
Prepare
Gather corporate and financial proof.
- 3
Submit
Apply online.
- 4
Review
IRCC review.
- 5
Approval
Receive the visa.
- 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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