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
Development Support Program (DSP)
Migration · 17-25 weeks
PR pathway: No · Job offer: Not always required
Development Support Visa (NGO/Govt)
Migration · 2-4 weeks
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required
Employment Visa (Standard Work)
Migration · 4-8 weeks
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Required
Investor / Business Residence Visa
Migration · 4-12 weeks
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required
Permanent Residency Visa
Migration · 17-25 weeks
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required
Religious Worker Visa
Migration · 2-4 weeks
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Required
Short-Term Employment Visa
Migration · 2-4 weeks
PR pathway: No · Job offer: Required
Specialist Skilled Visa
Migration · 1-2 weeks
PR pathway: No · Job offer: Not always required
Development Support Program
Residency · 2-4 months
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always 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
Tourist / Visitor Visa
Tourist · 5-30 days (varies by mission)
PR pathway: No · Job offer: Not always required
Tourist Entry
Tourist · On arrival / varies
PR pathway: No · Job offer: Not always required
Work / Employment Visa
Work · 4-16 weeks (employer + government processing)
PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Required