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
Family Reunification
Family Β· 15β30 days
PR pathway: Yes Β· Job offer: Not always required
Digital Nomad (Self-Employment Route)
Migration Β· 4β4 weeks
PR pathway: Yes Β· Job offer: Required
Intra-Company Transfer
Migration Β· 2β4 weeks
PR pathway: Yes Β· Job offer: Not always required
Investor Visa
Migration Β· 4β8 weeks
PR pathway: Yes Β· Job offer: Not always required
Seasonal Work Permit
Migration Β· 2β4 weeks
PR pathway: No Β· Job offer: Required
Self-Employment Permit
Migration Β· 4β8 weeks
PR pathway: Yes Β· Job offer: Required
Single Permit (Residence + Work)
Migration Β· 2β6 weeks
PR pathway: Yes Β· Job offer: Required
Temporary Work Visa (D Visa)
Migration Β· 2β4 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
Short-Stay Visa / Visa-Free Entry
Tourist Β· 5β15 days where visa required
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
Single Permit
Work Β· 15β30 days
PR pathway: Yes Β· Job offer: Required
Work / Employment Visa
Work Β· 4β16 weeks (employer + government processing)
PR pathway: Yes Β· Job offer: Required