Does my business need to be in a specific industry?

Most innovative or scalable industries qualify (tech, healthcare, energy, finance). Some destinations exclude property/restaurants. The UK and Canada specifically require endorsement from an approved body for innovative ventures.

Can I get residency for my family?

Yes — most business visas include spouse + children under 18 (21 in some countries). Spouses typically get an open work permit. Children get free public schooling in Canada, UK, Australia.

Do I have to be present in the country?

Varies. UAE: minimal physical presence. UK Innovator: significant time required. US E-2: substantial physical presence. Singapore: yes. We optimize timing for your real lifestyle.

Can I sell my business and keep my visa?

Generally yes after a holding period (1–5 years). Some visas require active operation. We structure your investment so you have flexibility within the rules.

Massive variation. UAE: 0% personal tax, 9% corporate. Singapore: 17% corporate (territorial). US: worldwide taxation as resident. We work with international tax advisors before you commit.

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Business & Investor Visa

Open your business — and your residency — abroad

Investor, entrepreneur and business-owner visas across UAE, UK, US (E-2, EB-5), Canada (Start-Up Visa), Australia (Business Innovation), Singapore, Portugal and the GCC. Setup support included — company registration, banking, tax structuring.

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Business Visa

Investor, entrepreneur and business-owner visas across UAE, UK, US (E-2, EB-5), Canada (Start-Up Visa), Austra…

Best For

Founders + Investors

Min Investment

QAR 180K – 3.6M+

Processing Time

4–12 weeks

Visa Duration

2–10 years

Overview Visa Types Eligibility Process Documents Fees Why Us Approvals FAQs

Service Overview

Business Visa at a Glance

Everything you need to know in one view — duration, processing, eligibility and family inclusion.

Best For

Founders + Investors

Min Investment

QAR 180K – 3.6M+

Processing Time

4–12 weeks

Visa Duration

2–10 years

Family Inclusion

Spouse + kids

Path to PR

Yes — most routes

100% Ownership

Most destinations

Approval Rate

95% (our cases)

Programs Under Business Visa

6 Visa Programs We Handle

Every major route in this service category — handled in-house by licensed consultants.

Employer-Sponsored (LMIA-Type)

Standard sponsored work permit. Employer must prove no local worker is available before hiring you. Available in Canada, Australia, New Zealand.

Duration

1–3 years

Processing

2–6 months

Best for: Mid-career professionals with a job offer in a regulated occupation.

Direct path to PR in most countries
Spouse open work permit included
Renewable while abroad
LMIA adds 50–200 PR points (Canada)

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Program Type

Skilled Worker Sponsorship

For occupations on the shortage list. Employer holds a sponsor licence; you get a Certificate of Sponsorship and Skilled Worker visa.

Duration

5 years

Processing

3–8 weeks

Best for: Healthcare, IT, engineering and finance roles paying £38,700+ in the UK.

ILR (UK PR) after 5 years
Dependents can study & work
Health surcharge included
No labour market test

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Program Type

EU Blue Card

EU-wide highly-skilled worker permit. Recognised across 25 Schengen states with portability after 18 months.

Duration

4 years

Processing

4–12 weeks

Best for: Degree-holders earning 1.5× the national average salary.

EU-wide mobility
PR after 33 months (21 with language)
Spouse can work immediately
Family reunification fast-track

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Program Type

Global Talent / Tech Talent

Fast-track route for in-demand tech, scientific and creative talent. Skips the labour market test entirely.

Duration

1–5 years

Processing

2 weeks – 3 months

Best for: Senior tech, AI/ML researchers, and globally-ranked specialists.

2-week processing (Canada GTS)
No labour market test
Portable across employers (UK)
Direct PR pathway

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Program Type

Intra-Company Transfer (ICT)

For employees of multinational companies being transferred to a foreign branch, subsidiary or affiliate.

Duration

1–5 years

Processing

3–8 weeks

Best for: Senior managers and specialists who have worked 6–12+ months with the parent company.

No local labour market test
Bring spouse + dependents
Often LMIA-exempt
Counts toward PR residency

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Program Type

GCC Work Permits

Employer-sponsored Iqama / Labour Card / Residence Visa across the Gulf. Tied to employer; renewable annually.

Duration

1–2 years

Processing

2–6 weeks

Best for: All skill levels — from skilled trades to senior executives.

Tax-free salary
Family sponsorship available
Quick processing
Golden Visa upgrade path

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Who Qualifies

Business Visa Eligibility

Four pillars our consultants assess before recommending a route. Meet most, and you have a strong case.

Pillar 01

Professional Background

Relevant degree, diploma, or trade qualification (NOC TEER 0/1/2/3 equivalent)
Minimum 1–3 years of skilled work experience (varies by program)
Roles in IT, healthcare, engineering, trades, finance, education most often eligible
Mid-to-senior career profile preferred for higher-tier programs

Pillar 02

Documentation & Compliance

Valid passport with 6+ months validity
Clean criminal record (police clearance from every country lived in)
Medical exam fit for destination country
No prior visa refusals or misrepresentation history
Genuine intent to work — not for immigration shortcut

Pillar 03

Language & Skills

English: IELTS General 6.0+ for most destinations
For UK Skilled Worker: B1 level required
For Canada Express Entry-linked LMIA: CLB 7+
Industry-specific licenses (e.g., NCLEX for nursing in US/Canada)

Pillar 04

Financial & Employer

Genuine, eligible employer offering a real role (we vet 100% of offers)
Salary meets country minimum (e.g., UK: £38,700, Germany Blue Card: €45,300)
Proof of settlement funds (typically QAR 7,300 – 55,000 depending on destination)
Sponsor employer holds active sponsor licence / labour quota

Our 5-Step Process

How We Handle Business Visa

Every step is handled in-house. One case manager, written timelines, and live tracking.

Profile & Country Match

We assess your background and recommend the 2–3 best countries and programs for your profile.

Week 1

Job Search Support

Optional: access our employer network in 30+ countries — 400+ verified employer partners.

Weeks 2–8

Document Preparation

Police clearance, education verification, work reference letters, language tests booked and tracked.

Weeks 4–10

Application Filing

Visa submission with employer-side coordination. We handle embassy appointments and biometrics.

Weeks 10–16

Approval & Landing

Travel logistics, first-month settlement, banking, accommodation, and family reunification.

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What You'll Need

Business Visa Document Checklist

Every document required, sorted by category. We provide notarization, translation and attestation in-house.

Category 01

Identity & Civil

Passport (6+ months validity, 2 blank pages)
Birth certificate
Marriage / divorce certificate (if applicable)
Police clearance — every country lived 6m+
Recent passport photos (specs vary by country)

Category 02

Education & Experience

Degree / diploma certificates (notarized)
Academic transcripts
Educational Credential Assessment (where required)
Employment reference letters (with role, duties, salary)
Updated CV in destination-country format

Category 03

Language & Skills

IELTS General / CELPIP / TEF / TOEFL (2-year validity)
Industry licenses (engineering, healthcare, trades)
Professional certifications
Portfolio (for designers, architects)
Reference letters from peers

Category 04

Employer & Funds

Job offer letter (signed)
Sponsor employer licence / LMIA / CoS
6 months bank statements
Tax returns (last 2 years)
Settlement fund proof (varies)

Transparent Pricing

Business Visa Cost Breakdown

All figures shown in Qatari Riyal (QAR) for Doha clients. Government fees go to the authority, third-party costs to providers, and LeaderSol service fees are flat-rate.

Government Fees

Investor / business visa applicationQAR 1,100 – 7,300
Biometrics (per person)QAR 310 – 440
Company / trade licence gov dues (avg)QAR 3,650 – 18,000
Health surcharge (UK only)QAR 4,800/yr
Visa stamping & issuanceQAR 550 – 2,200

Mandatory Third-Party

Company formation / legal setupQAR 7,300 – 36,500
Business plan / projection supportQAR 3,650 – 11,000
Bank / KYC compliance packQAR 1,850 – 5,500
Document attestation & translationQAR 1,100 – 4,000
Tax / structuring advisory (intro)Quote on request

LeaderSol Service Fees

Strategy session & route mapFREE
Full business / investor visa serviceQAR 14,500 – 32,000
Family inclusion (spouse + kids)QAR 5,500
UAE / GCC company setup add-onQAR 9,900
Post-landing corporate supportQAR 3,650

Total estimated cost (single applicant)

QAR 35,000 – 95,000+

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Why LeaderSol

Why Choose Us For Business Visa

Six reasons clients consistently choose LeaderSol for this service.

Licensed & Regulated

ICCRC, MARA, OISC, and UAE Federal Authority members. Your case sits with a licensed practitioner — not a salesperson.

400+ Employer Partners

Direct channel to vetted employers in Canada, UK, Germany, GCC and beyond. Many roles never hit job boards.

One Case Manager, Start to Finish

No call-center transfers. The same consultant handles your file from eligibility check through landing.

40% Faster Than Industry Avg

Pre-built employer document packs, embassy fast-tracks, and 24-hour internal turnaround on every milestone.

Flat-Fee Pricing

Written estimate before you commit. No surprise add-ons. Pay in milestones tied to deliverables — not upfront.

92% Approval Rate

Independently audited across all visa categories. We don't take cases we can't honestly win.

Live Results

Recent Business Visa Approvals

Verified, anonymized client outcomes from the past 14 days across multiple destinations.

WV-3422

LMIA Work Permit — Healthcare

Approved2 days ago

WV-3421

Skilled Worker — IT Specialist

Approved3 days ago

WV-3420

EU Blue Card — Senior Engineer

Approved5 days ago

WV-3418

Employment Visa — Aviation

Approved6 days ago

WV-3417

Iqama — Construction Manager

Approved1 week ago

WV-3415

186 Employer-Sponsored

Approved1 week ago

Client Stories

From Our Business Visa Clients

Real outcomes from real applicants who used this service to relocate or get sponsored.

I had two prior job offers I lost because of visa delays. LeaderSol got my Certificate of Sponsorship + visa in 6 weeks. Same role, same salary — saved.

Adnan Y.

Manchester, UK • Skilled Worker

They mapped my Indian engineering credentials to German requirements, helped me negotiate salary to clear the threshold, and got my Blue Card in 9 weeks.

Krishna P.

Berlin, DE • EU Blue Card

My employer sponsored me for GTS. LeaderSol handled both sides — employer documentation and my application. 14 days from filing to approval.

Maria S.

Toronto, CA • Global Talent Stream

Common Questions

Business Visa FAQs

The questions our consultants get asked most. Need more detail? Schedule a free 30-minute call.

It varies widely: UAE business setup AED 50K+, US E-2 from $100K, UK Innovator from £50K, Australia Business Innovation from AUD $1.25M, Canada Start-Up Visa from $200K (VC-backed). We map your budget to the right destination.

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Let's build your Business Visa plan — today.

Book a free 30-minute consultation with a licensed consultant. You'll walk away with a written estimate and step-by-step roadmap.

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