Entrepreneur Visas allow professionals, entrepreneurs, and families to relocate to a new country through dedicated immigration programmes. In 2026, 33 countries offer at least one entrepreneur visa pathway in our database, each with different income thresholds, processing timelines, and paths to permanent residency.
This page compares every entrepreneur visa programme we track, sorted by difficulty score (1 = easiest, 10 = hardest). Use the table below to quickly identify which countries match your budget, timeline, and long-term goals. Click any country name to see its full immigration profile.
Country Comparison Table
| # | Country | Programme | Income Req. | Processing | Difficulty | PR Path | Family |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Macedonia | Entrepreneur / Investor (Company Management) | — | 28–56 days | 4/10 | 5 yr | Yes |
| 2 | Hong Kong | Investment as Entrepreneurs | €65,000/an | 14–21 days | 4.5/10 | 7 yr | Yes |
| 3 | Taiwan | Entrepreneur Visa | — | 14–45 days | 4.5/10 | 5 yr | Yes |
| 4 | Iraq | Business Visa | — | 5–5 days | 4.5/10 | — | Yes |
| 5 | Austria | Red-White-Red Card - Self-employed Key Workers | €15,288/mo | 30–60 days | 5/10 | 5 yr | Yes |
| 6 | Bahrain | Self-Sponsorship Residence Permit - Foreign Investor | — | 14–30 days | 5.0/10 | — | Yes |
| 7 | Latvia | Startup Visa | €500/mo | 20–30 days | 5.0/10 | 1 yr | Yes |
| 8 | Slovenia | Business Investment Residence Permit | €50,000/on | 20–60 days | 5.0/10 | 1 yr | Yes |
| 9 | Ukraine | Business Owner/Entrepreneur Residence | — | 15–50 days | 5.0/10 | 1 yr | Yes |
| 10 | Estonia | Startup Visa | €800/mo | 60–90 days | 5.0/10 | 5 yr | Yes |
| 11 | Vietnam | DN1 Business Visa | — | 15–30 days | 5.0/10 | — | No |
| 12 | Nepal | Business Visa | — | 35–126 days | 5.0/10 | — | Yes |
| 13 | Brunei | Business Visitor Visa (BVV) | €800/mo | 7–14 days | 5.0/10 | — | No |
| 14 | Mongolia | Business Visa (B Visa) | — | 14–30 days | 5.0/10 | — | No |
| 15 | Maldives | Business Visa | — | 5–10 days | 5.0/10 | 5 yr | No |
| 16 | Tajikistan | Business Visa (Type K) | €50,000/an | 20–60 days | 5.0/10 | 5 yr | Yes |
| 17 | Libya | Business Visa | €1,200/mo | 30–90 days | 5.0/10 | — | Yes |
| 18 | Tanzania | Multiple Entry Business Visa | — | 14–28 days | 5.0/10 | — | No |
| 19 | Kazakhstan | C5 Business Immigrant Visa | €15,000/on | 14–42 days | 5.2/10 | 5 yr | Yes |
| 20 | Azerbaijan | Entrepreneur Route | €2,250/mo | 10–20 days | 5.5/10 | 5 yr | Yes |
| 21 | United Kingdom | Innovator Founder Visa | — | 15–56 days | 5.5/10 | 3 yr | Yes |
| 22 | Zambia | Self-Employment Permit | — | 90–180 days | 5.7/10 | 5 yr | Yes |
| 23 | Kenya | Class G Permit (Investor) | — | 120–180 days | 6.0/10 | 1 yr | Yes |
| 24 | Ecuador | Rentista Visa | €1,330/mo | 60–120 days | 6.0/10 | 2 yr | Yes |
| 25 | Indonesia | Startup / Tech Talent Visa (TKA Startup) | €2,500/mo | 45–75 days | 6/10 | 3 yr | Yes |
| 26 | Uganda | Class D - Business/Trade | €7,917/mo | 28–42 days | 6.7/10 | 10 yr | Yes |
| 27 | South Africa | Business / Entrepreneur Visa | — | 56–112 days | 7/10 | 5 yr | Yes |
| 28 | United Arab Emirates | Golden Visa - Entrepreneur (10-year) | — | 10–30 days | 7.0/10 | — | Yes |
| 29 | Pakistan | Startup-Founder Visa (via Business Framework) | €3,000/mo | 60–90 days | 7/10 | 4 yr | Yes |
| 30 | Lesotho | Lesotho Business Permit | €25,000/an | 14–28 days | 7.0/10 | 5 yr | Yes |
| 31 | Czech Republic | Business Visa | €11,484/mo | 120–360 days | 7.3/10 | 3 yr | Yes |
| 32 | Nicaragua | Self-Employment Visa | €900/mo | 60–120 days | 8.0/10 | 3 yr | Yes |
| 33 | Seychelles | Self-Employed Permit | €2,500/mo | 20–45 days | 8.5/10 | 5 yr | Yes |
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Austria (2 programmes)
- Red-White-Red Card - Self-employed Key Workers — Red-White-Red Card - Self-employed Key Workers for Austria. For entrepreneurs creating significant economic benefit. Criteria: EUR 100k investment OR job creation OR technology transfer OR regional significance. No points system.
- Red-White-Red Card - Start-up Founders — Red-White-Red Card - Start-up Founders for Austria. For entrepreneurs establishing innovative companies. Self-employment only for first 2 years. Points based on education, experience, language.
Azerbaijan (1 programme)
- Entrepreneur Route — Entrepreneur Route for Azerbaijan.
Bahrain (1 programme)
- Self-Sponsorship Residence Permit - Foreign Investor (inactive) — Self-employment or business creation visa.
Brunei (1 programme)
- Business Visitor Visa (BVV) — Business Visitor Visa (BVV) for Brunei.
Czech Republic (1 programme)
- Business Visa — Self-employment visa for entrepreneurs and freelancers with significant international business income and full work rights.
Ecuador (1 programme)
- Rentista Visa — Rentista Visa for Ecuador.
Estonia (1 programme)
- Startup Visa — Startup Visa for Estonia.
Hong Kong (1 programme)
- Investment as Entrepreneurs — Investment as Entrepreneurs for Hong Kong.
Indonesia (1 programme)
- Startup / Tech Talent Visa (TKA Startup) — Specialized work pathway for foreign tech founders and key hires in recognized startups; uses tailored RPTKA and streamlined approvals.
Iraq (1 programme)
- Business Visa — Business Visa for Iraq.
Kazakhstan (1 programme)
- C5 Business Immigrant Visa — C5 Business Immigrant Visa for Kazakhstan.
Kenya (1 programme)
- Class G Permit (Investor) — Self-employment or business creation visa, with path to permanent residence in 1 years.
Latvia (1 programme)
- Startup Visa (inactive) — Self-employment or business creation visa, with path to permanent residence in 1 years.
Lesotho (1 programme)
- Lesotho Business Permit — Business permit for entrepreneurs establishing companies and creating local employment
Libya (1 programme)
- Business Visa — Business Visa for Libya.
Maldives (1 programme)
- Business Visa — Business Visa for Maldives.
Mongolia (1 programme)
- Business Visa (B Visa) — Business Visa (B Visa) for Mongolia.
Nepal (1 programme)
- Business Visa — Business Visa for Nepal.
Nicaragua (1 programme)
- Self-Employment Visa — Self-employment visa for entrepreneurs establishing business operations in Nicaragua with significant capital requirements
North Macedonia (1 programme)
- Entrepreneur / Investor (Company Management) — Company management permit. No fixed minimum but substantial investment required. 10% corporate tax. 1 year, renewable.
Pakistan (1 programme)
- Startup-Founder Visa (via Business Framework) — Startup-oriented routes implemented through the business/investor-visa framework; founders must structure equity-based investment.
Seychelles (1 programme)
- Self-Employed Permit — Permit for self-employed individuals starting businesses in Seychelles with high capital requirements
Slovenia (1 programme)
- Business Investment Residence Permit (inactive) — Self-employment or business creation visa, with path to permanent residence in 1 years.
South Africa (1 programme)
- Business / Entrepreneur Visa — Business visa. ZAR 5M investment + 60 local jobs. Up to 3 years. 5 years to PR.
Taiwan (1 programme)
- Entrepreneur Visa — Entrepreneur Visa for Taiwan.
Tajikistan (1 programme)
- Business Visa (Type K) — Business Visa (Type K) for Tajikistan.
Tanzania (1 programme)
- Multiple Entry Business Visa — Multiple Entry Business Visa for Tanzania.
United Arab Emirates (1 programme)
- Golden Visa - Entrepreneur (10-year) — Long-term residency for entrepreneurs with AED 2M invested capital. Some emirates offer SME tracks at AED 500K-1M.
Uganda (1 programme)
- Class D - Business/Trade — Class D - Business/Trade for Uganda.
United Kingdom (1 programme)
- Innovator Founder Visa — For innovative business founders. Endorsement from approved body required. No fixed salary. Path to ILR at 3 years.
Ukraine (1 programme)
- Business Owner/Entrepreneur Residence (inactive) — Self-employment or business creation visa, with path to permanent residence in 1 years.
Vietnam (2 programmes)
- DN1 Business Visa — DN1 Business Visa for Vietnam.
- DN2 Business Visa — DN2 Business Visa for Vietnam.
Zambia (1 programme)
- Self-Employment Permit — Self-Employment Permit for Zambia.
Entrepreneur Visas by Country
Argentina: Investor Entrepreneur Visa
Azerbaijan: Entrepreneur Route
Bulgaria: Self Employment Entrepreneur
Canada: Startup Visa Program
Chile: Entrepreneur Investor Visa
Costa Rica: Self Employment Entrepreneur Visa
Croatia: Self Employed Entrepreneur
Estonia: Startup Visa
Finland: Startup Entrepreneur Fast Track
Finland: Entrepreneur Residence Permit
France: Talent Passport Entrepreneurnew Business
Georgia: Self Employment Entrepreneur
Germany: Self Employmententrepreneur Visa
Germany: Startup Visa With Grant
Hong Kong: Investment As Entrepreneurs
Indonesia: Startup Tech Talent
Ireland: Start Up Entrepreneur Programme Step
Italy: Startup Visa
Latvia: Startup Visa
Lithuania: Startup Visa
Netherlands: Startup Visa
North Macedonia: Entrepreneur Investor
Norway: Startup Visa
Pakistan: Startup Founder
Poland: Self Employed Entrepreneur
Portugal: D2 Entrepreneur
South Korea: D 8 4 Startup Visa
Spain: Entrepreneurstartup Visa
Sweden: Self Employment Entrepreneur Permit
Sweden: Entrepreneurself Employed Visa
Sweden: Startup Visa
Switzerland: Entrepreneurbusiness Founder Residence Permit
Switzerland: Startup Entrepreneur Permit
Taiwan: Entrepreneur Visa
UAE: Golden Visa Entrepreneur
UAE: Golden Visa Entrepreneurs Startups
Ukraine: Business Ownerentrepreneur Residence
Ukraine: Entrepreneur Business Investor
Frequently Asked Questions
How many countries offer entrepreneur visas in 2026?
As of 2026, 33 countries in our database offer at least one entrepreneur visa pathway. Requirements, processing times, and costs vary significantly between countries.
Which country has the easiest entrepreneur visa to obtain?
Based on our difficulty scoring, North Macedonia currently offers one of the most accessible entrepreneur visa pathways, though eligibility still depends on your individual circumstances.
What are the typical requirements for entrepreneur visas?
Common requirements include proof of income or savings, health insurance, a clean criminal record, and passport validity. Specific thresholds (income, education, experience) vary by country and programme.
Can I bring my family on a entrepreneur visa?
Many entrepreneur visa programmes allow family accompaniment (spouse and dependent children). Some also grant work rights to spouses. Check the family column in our comparison table above.
How long does it take to get permanent residency through a entrepreneur visa?
The path to permanent residency ranges from 2 to 10 years depending on the country. Some entrepreneur visa programmes offer faster PR tracks than others — see the PR Path column in our table.
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Data sourced from official government immigration portals, verified March 2026. Requirements change frequently — always confirm with the relevant embassy or immigration authority before applying.