Compare visa pathways, eligibility patterns, processing timelines, and next planning steps.
Business / Investor Visa
Business Β· 3β9 months (business approval + visa)
PR pathway: Yes Β· Job offer: Not always required
Family / Spouse Visa
Family Β· 6β24 weeks (varies by relationship and country)
PR pathway: Yes Β· Job offer: Not always required
Article 17 - Government Sector Work Visa
Migration Β· 4β8 weeks
PR pathway: No Β· Job offer: Required
Article 18 - Private Sector Work Visa
Migration Β· 4β8 weeks
PR pathway: No Β· Job offer: Required
Commercial Visit Visa (14C)
Migration Β· 1β2 weeks
PR pathway: No Β· Job offer: Not always required
Long-term Investor Residency
Migration Β· 12β25 weeks
PR pathway: Yes Β· Job offer: Not always required
Permanent Residency / Settlement
Residency Β· 4β12 months
PR pathway: Yes Β· Job offer: Not always required
Student Visa
Student Β· 4β12 weeks (peaks before academic intake)
PR pathway: No Β· Job offer: Not always required
Tourist / Visitor Visa
Tourist Β· 5β30 days (varies by mission)
PR pathway: No Β· Job offer: Not always required
Work / Employment Visa
Work Β· 4β16 weeks (employer + government processing)
PR pathway: Yes Β· Job offer: Required