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 KITAS
Family · 14-30 days
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required
Digital Nomad / Remote Work (B211A + e-Visa)
Migration · 1-2 weeks
PR pathway: No · Job offer: Required
Intra-Company Transfer (C311)
Migration · 8-12 weeks
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required
Investor/Golden Visa E28C
Migration · 8-12 weeks
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required
Limited Stay Work Visa (C312) with KITAS
Migration · 8-12 weeks
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Required
Second Home Visa (Non-Work)
Migration · 6-8 weeks
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Required
Startup / Tech Talent Visa (TKA Startup)
Migration · 6-10 weeks
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required
Work Trial Visa (B211A)
Migration · 1-2 weeks
PR pathway: No · Job offer: Required
KITAP (Permanent Stay Permit)
Residency · 30-60 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 KITAS
Student · 14-21 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
B211A Visit Visa
Tourist · 7-10 days
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
Work KITAS
Work · 14–30 days
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Required