Compare visa pathways, eligibility patterns, processing timelines, and next planning steps.
Business / Investor Visa
Business Β· 3-9 months (business approval + visa)
PR pathway: Yes Β· Job offer: Not always required
Family / Spouse Visa
Family Β· 6-24 weeks (varies by relationship and country)
PR pathway: Yes Β· Job offer: Not always required
Business Visa
Migration Β· 6-8 weeks
PR pathway: Yes Β· Job offer: Not always required
Long-Term Work Permit
Migration Β· 8-10 weeks
PR pathway: Yes Β· Job offer: Required
Short-Term Employment Permit
Migration Β· 3-5 weeks
PR pathway: No Β· Job offer: Required
Permanent Residency / Settlement
Residency Β· 4-12 months
PR pathway: Yes Β· Job offer: Not always required
Student Visa
Student Β· 4-12 weeks (peaks before academic intake)
PR pathway: No Β· Job offer: Not always required
Tourist / Visitor Visa
Tourist Β· 5-30 days (varies by mission)
PR pathway: No Β· Job offer: Not always required
Tourist Visa / Visa-Free Entry
Tourist Β· On arrival / 3-10 working days where visa required
PR pathway: No Β· Job offer: Not always required
Digital Nomad Visa
Work Β· 2-6 weeks
PR pathway: No Β· Job offer: Not always required
Employment Work Permit
Work Β· 4-12 weeks
PR pathway: Yes Β· Job offer: Required
Work / Employment Visa
Work Β· 4-16 weeks (employer + government processing)
PR pathway: Yes Β· Job offer: Required