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 Resident Visa
Family · 1-3 months
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required
Independent Professional Visa
Migration · 6-17 weeks
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required
Investor Visa
Migration · 4-12 weeks
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required
Rentista Visa
Migration · 4-12 weeks
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required
Resident Worker Visa
Migration · 4-12 weeks
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Required
Temporary Worker Visa
Migration · 4-12 weeks
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Required
Permanent Residency / Settlement
Residency · 4-12 months
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required
Rentista Visa
Residency · 1-3 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 / consular timing where visa required
PR pathway: No · Job offer: Not always required
Work / Employment Visa
Work · 4-16 weeks (employer + government processing)
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Required
Worker Resident Visa
Work · 1-3 months
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Required