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
Entrepreneur / Investor (Company Management)
Migration Β· 4β8 weeks
PR pathway: Yes Β· Job offer: Not always required
Intra-Company Transfer / Posted Worker
Migration Β· 4β6 weeks
PR pathway: No Β· Job offer: Required
Seasonal Work Permit
Migration Β· 4β6 weeks
PR pathway: No Β· Job offer: Required
Self-Employment / Freelancer (Personal Work Permit)
Migration Β· 4β6 weeks
PR pathway: Yes Β· Job offer: Required
Skilled Worker (Single Work-and-Residence Permit)
Migration Β· 4β6 weeks
PR pathway: Yes Β· Job offer: 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