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A startup visa lets a non-resident founder move to a country to build an innovative company there, usually with backing from a government agency, incubator or investor. Programs differ widely: some only need a strong business plan and a local partner, others require investment, and each sits in a very different startup ecosystem.<\/p>

This guide compares the main programs in 20 countries. For each one we show who qualifies, how long you can stay, and how the country’s startup ecosystem ranks in the\u00a0Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2026<\/a>, so you can weigh the visa and the ecosystem together.<\/p>

Are you a government team running a startup visa or relocation program?\u00a0Contact us<\/a>\u00a0to have it reviewed and featured in this list.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t