You can enter Canada as self-employed people through this Self-employed Persons Program the eligibility for which requires:

• Related experience in cultural activities or athletics, and
• Willingness to contribute to the cultural or athletic life of Canada.

Eligibility

You can enter Canada as a self-employed person if you:

• Have suitable experience,
• Are ready and able to be self-employed in Canada,
• Meet the program’s selection criteriaand,
• Meet medical, security and other conditions.

Relevant experience

Your experience is relevant if you have:

• Taken part in cultural activities or athletics at a world-class level, or
• Been a self-employed person in cultural activities or athletics.