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 Reunification
Family · 4-8 weeks
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required
Business/Investment Residence Permit
Migration · 4-8 weeks
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required
Digital Nomad Visa
Migration · 8-12 weeks
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required
Real Estate Residence Permit
Migration · 4-8 weeks
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required
Seasonal Employment Permit
Migration · 2-4 weeks
PR pathway: No · Job offer: Required
Seconded Employee Work Permit
Migration · 4-8 weeks
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Required
Temporary Residence and Work Permit for Employment
Migration · 4-6 weeks
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Required
Permanent Residence
Residency · 2-6 months
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
Short-Stay Visa / Visa-Free Entry
Tourist · 10-15 days where visa required
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
Digital Nomad Residence
Work · 4-8 weeks
PR pathway: No · Job offer: Not always required
Temporary Residence and Work Permit
Work · 4-8 weeks
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Required
Work / Employment Visa
Work · 4-16 weeks (employer + government processing)
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Required