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 · 15-30 days
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required
Digital Nomad (Self-Employment Route)
Migration · 4-4 weeks
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Required
Intra-Company Transfer
Migration · 2-4 weeks
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required
Investor Visa
Migration · 4-8 weeks
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required
Seasonal Work Permit
Migration · 2-4 weeks
PR pathway: No · Job offer: Required
Self-Employment Permit
Migration · 4-8 weeks
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Required
Single Permit (Residence + Work)
Migration · 2-6 weeks
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Required
Temporary Work Visa (D Visa)
Migration · 2-4 weeks
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: 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 · 5-15 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
Single Permit
Work · 15-30 days
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Required
Work / Employment Visa
Work · 4-16 weeks (employer + government processing)
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Required