Visas
Hand-picked routes for founders, engineers, students and families, each with difficulty and timeline at a glance.
Australia Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189)
The Australian Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189) is a points-tested permanent residence visa for skilled workers who are not sponsored by an employer or family member, and not nominated by a state or territory government.
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Australia Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186)
The subclass 186 ENS visa grants permanent residence to skilled workers nominated by an approved Australian employer for a full-time position in an eligible occupation.
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Australia Skills in Demand Visa (Subclass 482)
The subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa is Australia's main temporary employer-sponsored work visa, allowing skilled workers to fill genuine skill shortages for an approved Australian employer for up to 4 years.
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Canada Express Entry (FSW + CEC)
Canada Express Entry is a points-based immigration system managing applications for permanent residence. It is the primary pathway for skilled workers immigrating to Canada, including the Federal Skilled Worker Program and Canadian Experience Class.
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Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
The Provincial Nominee Program lets Canadian provinces and territories select skilled workers, business people, and international graduates who want to settle in a specific province and contribute to its economy.
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Canada Start-Up Visa
The Canada Start-Up Visa Program grants permanent residence to immigrant entrepreneurs who have the support of a designated Canadian organization — a venture capital fund, angel investor group, or business incubator.
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E2 Investor Visa
Overview of E2 investor visa requirements and process for the United States.
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EB2-NIW Visa
Reviewed overview of EB2-NIW eligibility factors and filing path.
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EU Blue Card
The EU Blue Card is a residence and work permit for highly qualified non-EU professionals. Germany is the most popular EU Blue Card destination, offering a fast track to permanent residence.
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F1 Student Visa
Reviewed overview of F1 student visa requirements and status maintenance.
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German Job Seeker Visa (Chancenkarte)
The German Job Seeker Visa (Chancenkarte) allows qualified professionals to live in Germany for up to one year while searching for employment, without needing a job offer upfront.
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German Skilled Worker Visa (Fachkräftezuwanderungsgesetz)
The German Skilled Worker Visa allows qualified non-EU professionals to live and work in Germany. One of the most accessible pathways to German residency for tech, engineering, and healthcare professionals.
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Germany National Visa for Study (Studienvisum)
The Germany National Visa for Study (Studienvisum) allows non-EU nationals to enter Germany for the purpose of studying at a state-recognized university or university of applied sciences.
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Greece Golden Visa
The Greece Golden Visa grants 5-year renewable residence to non-EU investors who make a qualifying real estate or alternative investment in Greece, with access to the Schengen Area and no minimum stay requirement.
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H1B Visa
Reviewed summary of H1B requirements, cap process, and petition flow.
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Italy Flat Tax Regime for New Residents (Art. 24-bis TUIR)
Italy's Article 24-bis flat tax regime allows newly resident high-income individuals to pay a fixed annual substitute tax on all foreign-source income, capping their tax liability regardless of how much they earn abroad.
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Italy Investor Visa (Visto per Investitori)
The Italy Investor Visa is for non-EU high-net-worth individuals who commit significant capital to one of Italy's qualifying investment categories, including startups, Italian companies, government bonds, or philanthropy.
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Netherlands Highly Skilled Migrant (Kennismigrant)
The Netherlands Highly Skilled Migrant (Kennismigrant) permit is a fast-track work visa for qualified professionals earning above the salary threshold. The Netherlands also offers the 30% tax ruling, providing significant take-home pay advantages.
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Netherlands Startup Residence Permit (Startupvisum)
The Netherlands Startup Residence Permit (Startupvisum) allows non-EU founders to develop an innovative product or service in the Netherlands for up to one year under the supervision of an approved facilitator.
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Portugal D7 Passive Income Visa
The Portugal D7 Visa is designed for individuals with a stable passive or remote income who wish to live in Portugal. It includes pensioners, rental income recipients, dividend earners, and remote workers with foreign-source income.
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Portugal D8 Remote Work / Digital Nomad Visa
The Portugal D8 visa is for remote workers and digital nomads who earn income from employment or freelance contracts with non-Portuguese clients and want to live in Portugal long-term.
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Portugal Digital Nomad Visa
The Portugal Digital Nomad Visa is designed for remote workers and freelancers who earn their income from foreign clients or employers. Requires a minimum monthly income of €3,280 and leads to permanent residence after 5 years.
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Portugal General Residence Authorization
Portugal's general residence authorization covers the two-stage process: national D-type visa then AIMA residence permit: for non-EU nationals relocating long-term for work, study, family reunification, or other qualifying categories.
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Spain Digital Nomad Visa
Spain's Digital Nomad Visa, launched in 2023, allows remote workers and freelancers earning from foreign clients to live in Spain. Includes the Beckham Law tax benefit: a flat 24% income tax rate for up to 6 years.
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Spain Entrepreneur Visa (Ley 14/2013)
The Spain Entrepreneur Visa under Ley 14/2013 is for founders building an innovative, economically impactful business in Spain, assessed and approved by the UGE-CE (Large Business and Strategic Groups Unit).
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Thailand DTV Visa (Destination Thailand Visa)
The Thailand DTV visa is designed for remote workers, freelancers, and digital nomads who work for foreign employers or clients. Valid 5 years with stays of up to 180 days per entry. Requires proof of 500,000 THB in funds.
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Thailand LTR Visa (Long-Term Resident)
The Thailand Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa is a 10-year residence visa managed by Thailand's Board of Investment. Four categories cover wealthy individuals, retirees, remote professionals, and highly skilled workers. Includes 1-year reporting, multiple re-entry, and potential tax benefits.
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Thailand Non-B Visa (Work and Business)
The Thailand Non-Immigrant Type B visa is the standard route for people invited to work in Thailand, attend business meetings, teach, or complete an internship. The work route requires a WP32 Ministry of Labour approval letter before applying.
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Thailand O-A Visa (Long-Stay Retirement)
The Thailand Non-Immigrant O-A visa is the standard long-stay retirement route for people aged 50 and above. Valid 1 year with annual renewal. Requires health insurance covering at least 3,000,000 THB or USD 100,000 and no work authorization.
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UAE Golden Visa
The UAE Golden Visa is a long-term renewable residence visa valid for 10 years, granted to investors, entrepreneurs, specialized talents, and outstanding students. The UAE levies no personal income tax.
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Innovator Founder Visa
The UK Innovator Founder visa is for experienced entrepreneurs who want to set up or run an innovative, viable, and scalable business in the United Kingdom, endorsed by an approved endorsing body.
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UK Skilled Worker Visa
The UK Skilled Worker Visa allows qualified professionals with a job offer from a licensed UK sponsor to live and work in the UK. After 5 years, you can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), the equivalent of permanent residence.
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UK Student Visa
The UK Student visa allows international students to study at a licensed UK educational institution. It covers degree-level and many sub-degree programmes at universities, colleges, and schools.
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