Compare visa pathways, eligibility patterns, processing timelines, and next planning steps.
Business / Investor Visa
Business · 3-9 months (business approval + visa)
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required
Family / Spouse Visa
Family · 6-24 weeks (varies by relationship and country)
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required
Specific Purpose Visa for Work
Migration · 8-17 weeks
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Required
Temporary Resident Visa for Work
Migration · 4-21 weeks
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Required
Permanent Residency / Settlement
Residency · 4-12 months (highly dependent on the backlog at the Dirección General de Migración).
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required
Student Visa
Student · 4-12 weeks (peaks before academic intake)
PR pathway: No · Job offer: Not always required
Tourist / Visitor Visa
Tourist · 5-30 days (varies by mission)
PR pathway: No · Job offer: Not always required
Work / Employment Visa
Work · 4-16 weeks (employer + government processing)
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Required