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
Occupation Permit
Business · 2-6 weeks
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 Occupation Permit (FOP)
Migration · 12-25 weeks
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required
Investor Occupation Permit
Migration · 12-25 weeks
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required
Premium Visa (Digital Nomad / Remote Work)
Migration · 2-8 weeks
PR pathway: No · Job offer: Required
Professional Occupation Permit
Migration · 8-16 weeks
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required
Self-Employed Occupation Permit
Migration · 8-17 weeks
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required
Young Professional Occupation Permit (YPOP)
Migration · 8-12 weeks
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required
Permanent Residence
Residency · 4-8 weeks
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required
Permanent Residency / Settlement
Residency · 4-12 months
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
Tourist Entry
Tourist · On arrival
PR pathway: No · Job offer: Not always required
Premium Visa
Work · 48 hours-2 weeks
PR pathway: No · Job offer: Not always required
Work / Employment Visa
Work · 4-16 weeks (employer + government processing)
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Required