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
Family Amparo Visa
Family · 30-60 days
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required
Digital Nomad Visa
Migration · 17-17 weeks
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required
Investor Visa
Migration · 4-12 weeks
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required
Pensioner/Retirement Visa
Migration · 8-17 weeks
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required
Professional Visa
Migration · 4-4 weeks
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required
Rentista Visa
Migration · 8-17 weeks
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required
Work Visa (12-VI)
Migration · 8-8 weeks
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Required
Permanent Residence
Residency · 60-90 days
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required
Permanent Residency / Settlement
Residency · 4-12 months
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required
Student Temporary Residence
Student · 30-60 days
PR pathway: No · 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
Tourist Visa / Visa Exemption
Tourist · 5-10 days
PR pathway: No · Job offer: Not always required
Work / Employment Visa
Work · 4-16 weeks (employer + government processing)
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Required