Verified answers - AI retrieval - 4 July 2026

Verified answer capsules

Name: Visa Atlas verified answer capsules
Creator: Visa Atlas
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

A source-linked index of Visa Atlas verified answer capsules: short immigration answers and calculator verdict context with canonical pages, source URLs, review dates, JSON endpoints, license and legal-scope notes.

These records mirror the on-page data-verified-answer blocks used across fees, processing times, salary thresholds, calculators, settlement, timeline, best-of and topic pages, route pages, page-level hubs, plus source-linked research reports. Each answer keeps the source URL and review date attached.

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Answer capsules

292

Canonical pages

1,099

Unique sources

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Cite or reuse this dataset

Use this index when you need short, source-linked answers with canonical URLs and review dates. Cite Visa Atlas for the compiled capsule and cite the linked government authority for the underlying rule or figure.

Suggested citation

Visa Atlas, "Verified answer capsules", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules. Last verified 6 July 2026.

Page: https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules
JSON endpoint: https://visaatlas.org/api/public/answer-capsules

Representative primary sources (1099)

Machine-readable endpoint

The JSON endpoint is https://visaatlas.org/api/public/answer-capsules. Every record includes question, answer, canonicalPageUrl, datasetUrls, sourceUrls, sources, dateModified, renderedSelector, suggestedCitation, license, attribution and legalNote.

Visa Atlas, "Verified answer capsules", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules. Last reviewed 4 July 2026.

Page-level answers

32 capsules

Page-level answers
What unsponsored work visas does Visa Atlas cover?
Visa Atlas covers 34 unsponsored work routes across 25 destinations. These routes do not require an employer sponsor at application, but they usually shift the burden to points, qualifications, funds or reputation evidence.
Modified 1 June 2026
Canonical page
/visas/category/work-unsponsored
Source dataset
/api/public/visas
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[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Visa Atlas public visa dataset - verified 1 June 2026
- GOV.UK — Global Talent visa - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "What unsponsored work visas does Visa Atlas cover?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#page-category-work-unsponsored. Last modified 2026-06-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Page-level answers
What does the Visa Atlas changelog record?
The changelog records 7 dated movements in tracked immigration figures such as salary thresholds, fees and processing times. Each movement keeps the old value, new value, effective date and source URL.
Modified 1 March 2026
Canonical page
/changelog
Source dataset
/api/public/fact-changes
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[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Visa Atlas fact changes JSON - verified 1 March 2026
- DETE — Critical Skills Employment Permit - verified 1 March 2026
Visa Atlas, "What does the Visa Atlas changelog record?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#page-changelog. Last modified 2026-03-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Page-level answers
What immigration figures does Visa Atlas compare?
The figures page computes cross-destination rankings from primary-sourced data: 30 cost-to-complete models, 51 positive salary floors and 85 published processing windows. The lowest mandatory sunk-cost route is United States - TN USMCA Professionals (Canada & Mexico).
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/figures
Source dataset
/api/public/cost-to-complete
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[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Visa Atlas public figure datasets - verified 1 July 2026
- European Central Bank - euro foreign exchange reference rates - verified 30 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "What immigration figures does Visa Atlas compare?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#page-figures. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Page-level answers
How does Visa Atlas source and audit immigration information?
Visa Atlas builds pages from typed records with primary-source URLs, visible review dates, public JSON datasets, no runtime LLM output and no immigration outcome promises. The methodology page documents the controls used for source transparency, freshness, reviewer evidence and AI-agent reuse.
Modified 4 July 2026
Canonical page
/methodology
Source dataset
/api/public/source-transparency-benchmark
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[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Visa Atlas source transparency benchmark - verified 4 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "How does Visa Atlas source and audit immigration information?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#page-methodology. Last modified 2026-07-04.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Page-level answers
What does the Visa Atlas policy updates feed track?
The policy updates page tracks 37 immigration rule changes and government announcements, each with a primary source, affected routes and dated claims. The latest tracked change is UK announces capped refugee sponsorship routes for communities, universities and employers, dated 27 June 2026.
Modified 27 June 2026
Canonical page
/policy-updates
Source dataset
/api/public/policy-updates
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[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Visa Atlas policy updates JSON - verified 27 June 2026
- BBC News - Mahmood announces new refugee sponsorship route into UK - verified 27 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "What does the Visa Atlas policy updates feed track?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#page-policy-updates. Last modified 2026-06-27.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Page-level answers
What does the visa processing-times hub compare?
The processing-times hub compares 98 sourced route clocks across 20 destinations, separating published windows from routes with no central clock. The fastest published upper bound currently tracked is UAE Employment (Standard Residence) visa at 3 days – 10 days.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Visa Atlas processing times JSON - verified 1 July 2026
- UAE Government Portal — Work visas - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "What does the visa processing-times hub compare?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#page-processing-times. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Page-level answers
What does Work visa government fees — 2026 comparison of indicative costs compare?
Sponsored and unsponsored work visas with the indicative government fee each destination publishes for the route, listed alphabetically. The page compares 346 routes using Indicative govt fee and Category; each row links to a primary-source route guide.
Modified 4 July 2026
Canonical page
/rankings/cheapest-work-visas
Source dataset
/api/public/visas
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Vietnam Immigration Department - National portal on Immigration - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "What does Work visa government fees — 2026 comparison of indicative costs compare?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#page-ranking-cheapest-work-visas. Last modified 2026-07-04.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Page-level answers
What does Digital nomad visa comparison 2026 — remote-work residence routes compare?
Remote-work residence routes compared on income thresholds, tax treatment, and PR pathway. The page compares 39 routes using Indicative fees and Leads to PR?; each row links to a primary-source route guide.
Modified 4 July 2026
Canonical page
/rankings/digital-nomad-comparison
Source dataset
/api/public/visas
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- VistosMNE — Digital nomads (D8) - verified 22 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "What does Digital nomad visa comparison 2026 — remote-work residence routes compare?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#page-ranking-digital-nomad-comparison. Last modified 2026-07-04.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Page-level answers
What does Routes that lead to permanent residence — settlement pathways compared compare?
Every route we track that can lead to permanent residence or settled status, with its typical visa duration. The page compares 495 routes using Typical duration and Route; each row links to a primary-source route guide.
Modified 4 July 2026
Canonical page
/rankings/fastest-to-settlement
Source dataset
/api/public/visas
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Immigrant Visa by Marriage (13A) - Bureau of Immigration - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "What does Routes that lead to permanent residence — settlement pathways compared compare?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#page-ranking-fastest-to-settlement. Last modified 2026-07-04.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Page-level answers
What does Golden Visa comparison 2026 — remaining residence-by-investment programmes compare?
Investor residence programmes compared — covering current offers after the 2023–2025 EU retrenchment. The page compares 92 routes using Status and Indicative govt fee; each row links to a primary-source route guide.
Modified 4 July 2026
Canonical page
/rankings/golden-visa-comparison
Source dataset
/api/public/visas
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- ISD — IIP closure FAQ - verified 22 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "What does Golden Visa comparison 2026 — remaining residence-by-investment programmes compare?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#page-ranking-golden-visa-comparison. Last modified 2026-07-04.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Page-level answers
What does Entrepreneur and investor residence routes — fees and capital compared compare?
Investor and entrepreneur routes with their indicative government fees, listed alphabetically — capital requirements vary by route and are detailed on each route page. The page compares 137 routes using Indicative govt fee and Route; each row links to a primary-source route guide.
Modified 4 July 2026
Canonical page
/rankings/lowest-investment-threshold
Source dataset
/api/public/visas
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Immigration New Zealand — Active Investor Plus - verified 22 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "What does Entrepreneur and investor residence routes — fees and capital compared compare?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#page-ranking-lowest-investment-threshold. Last modified 2026-07-04.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Page-level answers
What does Work visas with no employer sponsor — unsponsored routes compared compare?
A directory of routes where you can apply directly without a pre-arranged employer. The page compares 585 routes using Route type and Duration; each row links to a primary-source route guide.
Modified 4 July 2026
Canonical page
/rankings/no-sponsor-needed
Source dataset
/api/public/visas
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Barbados Welcome Stamp - Official - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "What does Work visas with no employer sponsor — unsponsored routes compared compare?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#page-ranking-no-sponsor-needed. Last modified 2026-07-04.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Page-level answers
What does Retiring in the Caribbean and Central America: Belize, Trinidad, Guatemala compare?
English- and Spanish-speaking options for retiring or settling between the Caribbean and Central America - the Belize QRP, Trinidad and Tobago residence, and Guatemala's rentista route. It compares Qualified Retirement Program (QRP), Residence after Five Years (Permanent Residence), Temporary Residence - Rentista or Pensionado, with each route linked to its primary government source.
Modified 2 June 2026
Canonical page
/routes/caribbean-central-america-retirement-residency
Source dataset
/api/public/visas
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Retirement Program (QRP) - Belize Tourism Board - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "What does Retiring in the Caribbean and Central America: Belize, Trinidad, Guatemala compare?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#page-route-caribbean-central-america-retirement-residency. Last modified 2026-06-02.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Page-level answers
What does Caribbean Citizenship by Investment Compared (2026) compare?
How the five Eastern Caribbean citizenship-by-investment programmes - St Kitts and Nevis, Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, and Saint Lucia - compare in 2026. It compares St Kitts and Nevis CBI - Sustainable Island State Contribution, Antigua and Barbuda CBI - National Development Fund, Dominica CBI - Economic Diversification Fund, Grenada CBI - National Transformation Fund, and other linked routes, with each route linked to its primary government source.
Modified 2 June 2026
Canonical page
/routes/caribbean-citizenship-by-investment-compared-2026
Source dataset
/api/public/visas
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Economic Citizenship - Government of St Kitts and Nevis - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "What does Caribbean Citizenship by Investment Compared (2026) compare?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#page-route-caribbean-citizenship-by-investment-compared-2026. Last modified 2026-06-02.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Page-level answers
What does Caribbean Digital Nomad and Remote-Work Visas compare?
How to live in the Caribbean as a remote worker - the Barbados Welcome Stamp, The Bahamas BEATS, and the Dominican Republic Rentista route. It compares 12-Month Barbados Welcome Stamp, Bahamas Extended Access Travel Stay (BEATS), Residence by Investment - Rentista (Annuitant), with each route linked to its primary government source.
Modified 2 June 2026
Canonical page
/routes/caribbean-digital-nomad-and-remote-work-visas
Source dataset
/api/public/visas
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Barbados Welcome Stamp - Official - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "What does Caribbean Digital Nomad and Remote-Work Visas compare?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#page-route-caribbean-digital-nomad-and-remote-work-visas. Last modified 2026-06-02.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Page-level answers
What does Caribbean Residency for Retirees: Where You Can Settle Fastest compare?
A friendly comparison of Caribbean routes for retirees, including the Dominican Republic, which can grant permanent residence from the first card. It compares Residence by Investment - Pensionado (Retiree), Bahamas Annual Residence Permit, Special Entry and Reside Permit (SERP), with each route linked to its primary government source.
Modified 2 June 2026
Canonical page
/routes/caribbean-residency-for-retirees
Source dataset
/api/public/visas
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Residencia por Inversion en calidad de Jubilado o Pensionado - DGM - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "What does Caribbean Residency for Retirees: Where You Can Settle Fastest compare?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#page-route-caribbean-residency-for-retirees. Last modified 2026-06-02.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Page-level answers
What does Central Asia and the Caucasus: Low-Tax and Nomad Relocation Options compare?
Newer, lower-cost relocation options across Central Asia and the Caucasus - Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Armenia, and Georgia. It compares Neo Nomad Visa (B12-1), IT Visa (IT Park founders and specialists), Temporary Residence for Business / Self-Employment, Visa-Free 365-Day Stay (remote workers), with each route linked to its primary government source.
Modified 2 June 2026
Canonical page
/routes/central-asia-caucasus-relocation-2026
Source dataset
/api/public/visas
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- eGov.kz - Visa classification to stay in the Republic of Kazakhstan - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "What does Central Asia and the Caucasus: Low-Tax and Nomad Relocation Options compare?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#page-route-central-asia-caucasus-relocation-2026. Last modified 2026-06-02.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Page-level answers
What does Digital Nomad Visas in Europe: 2026 Comparison compare?
Compare Portugal D8, Spain Digital Nomad Visa, and Germany freelancer routes for remote-working professionals. It compares D8 visa (digital nomad / remote work), Digital Nomad Visa (Spain), Freelance / Self-employment residence permit (§21 AufenthG), Dutch-American Friendship Treaty (DAFT) entrepreneur, with each route linked to its primary government source.
Modified 18 April 2026
Canonical page
/routes/digital-nomad-visas-europe-2026
Source dataset
/api/public/visas
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- VistosMNE — Digital nomads (D8) - verified 22 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "What does Digital Nomad Visas in Europe: 2026 Comparison compare?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#page-route-digital-nomad-visas-europe-2026. Last modified 2026-04-18.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Page-level answers
What does EU Blue Card in the Baltics and Slovakia: Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia compare?
How the EU Blue Card works for skilled professionals moving to Latvia, Lithuania, or Slovakia. It compares EU Blue Card (Latvia), EU Blue Card (Lithuania), EU Blue Card (Slovakia), with each route linked to its primary government source.
Modified 2 June 2026
Canonical page
/routes/eu-blue-card-baltics-and-slovakia
Source dataset
/api/public/visas
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- PMLP - Residence permit - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "What does EU Blue Card in the Baltics and Slovakia: Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia compare?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#page-route-eu-blue-card-baltics-and-slovakia. Last modified 2026-06-02.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Page-level answers
What does EU Blue Card vs Germany’s Chancenkarte: Which Should You Choose? compare?
A head-to-head comparison of two parallel German skilled-migration routes: the established EU Blue Card and the new points-based Chancenkarte. It compares EU Blue Card (Germany), Chancenkarte (Germany Opportunity Card), with each route linked to its primary government source.
Modified 18 April 2026
Canonical page
/routes/eu-blue-card-vs-chancenkarte-germany
Source dataset
/api/public/visas
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Make it in Germany — EU Blue Card - verified 22 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "What does EU Blue Card vs Germany’s Chancenkarte: Which Should You Choose? compare?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#page-route-eu-blue-card-vs-chancenkarte-germany. Last modified 2026-04-18.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Page-level answers
What does European and Central Asian Digital Nomad Visas (2026) compare?
A fresh crop of remote-work visas across Europe and Central Asia - Slovenia, Montenegro, Moldova, and Kazakhstan. It compares Digital Nomad Temporary Residence Permit (Slovenia), Digital Nomad Temporary Residence (Montenegro), Digital Nomad Visa (Moldova), Neo Nomad Visa (B12-1), with each route linked to its primary government source.
Modified 2 June 2026
Canonical page
/routes/european-central-asian-digital-nomad-visas-2026
Source dataset
/api/public/visas
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- GOV.SI - Temporary residence permit for digital nomads - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "What does European and Central Asian Digital Nomad Visas (2026) compare?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#page-route-european-central-asian-digital-nomad-visas-2026. Last modified 2026-06-02.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Page-level answers
What does Where Did the Golden Visas Go? The 2025–2026 Investor Residency Landscape compare?
Spain closed its Golden Visa in April 2025. Portugal restructured. UAE and the US still offer investor routes. Here is where investors stand in 2026. It compares Spain Golden Visa (ending April 2025), Portugal Golden Visa (residence by investment), UAE Golden Visa, UAE Investor / Partner residence visa, and other linked routes, with each route linked to its primary government source.
Modified 18 April 2026
Canonical page
/routes/golden-visa-landscape-2026
Source dataset
/api/public/visas
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- BOE — Organic Law 1/2025 ending the property Golden Visa - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "What does Where Did the Golden Visas Go? The 2025–2026 Investor Residency Landscape compare?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#page-route-golden-visa-landscape-2026. Last modified 2026-04-18.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Page-level answers
What does From Grenada Citizenship to a US E-2 Visa compare?
How Grenada is the one Caribbean citizenship-by-investment programme that can open the door to a United States E-2 treaty investor visa - and the important limits of that route. It compares Grenada CBI - National Transformation Fund, E-2 Treaty Investor, with each route linked to its primary government source.
Modified 2 June 2026
Canonical page
/routes/grenada-citizenship-to-us-e2-visa
Source dataset
/api/public/visas
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Becoming a Citizen - Investment Migration Agency (Grenada) - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "What does From Grenada Citizenship to a US E-2 Visa compare?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#page-route-grenada-citizenship-to-us-e2-visa. Last modified 2026-06-02.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Page-level answers
What does The Newest Digital Nomad Visas (2025-2026) compare?
Fresh remote-work visas worth knowing about in 2026, including Sri Lanka, Romania, and Ecuador. It compares Digital Nomad Visa, Digital Nomad Visa (Romania), Temporary Residence - Digital Nomad (Visa Nomada), with each route linked to its primary government source.
Modified 2 June 2026
Canonical page
/routes/newest-digital-nomad-visas-2026
Source dataset
/api/public/visas
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Department of Immigration and Emigration - Digital Nomad Visa Category - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "What does The Newest Digital Nomad Visas (2025-2026) compare?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#page-route-newest-digital-nomad-visas-2026. Last modified 2026-06-02.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Page-level answers
What does Post-Study Work Routes: UK Graduate, Ireland Stamp 1G, Canada PGWP, Australia 485 compare?
A comparison of the main English-speaking post-study work routes and how each affects settlement pathways. It compares Graduate visa, Stamp 4 permission, Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), Australian Student visa (subclass 500), with each route linked to its primary government source.
Modified 18 April 2026
Canonical page
/routes/post-study-work-uk-ireland-canada-australia
Source dataset
/api/public/visas
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- GOV.UK — Graduate visa - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "What does Post-Study Work Routes: UK Graduate, Ireland Stamp 1G, Canada PGWP, Australia 485 compare?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#page-route-post-study-work-uk-ireland-canada-australia. Last modified 2026-04-18.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Page-level answers
What does Retirement Visas in Asia-Pacific: Cambodia, Fiji, and the Philippines compare?
Friendly, factual options for retiring in the Asia-Pacific region, from Cambodia easy renewals to Fiji assured-income route and the Philippines SRRV. It compares ER Retirement Visa (E-class retirement sub-class), Residence Permit on Assured Income, Special Resident Retiree's Visa (SRRV), with each route linked to its primary government source.
Modified 2 June 2026
Canonical page
/routes/retirement-visas-asia-pacific
Source dataset
/api/public/visas
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- General Department of Immigration - public services - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "What does Retirement Visas in Asia-Pacific: Cambodia, Fiji, and the Philippines compare?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#page-route-retirement-visas-asia-pacific. Last modified 2026-06-02.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Page-level answers
What does Self-Sponsorship and Founder Routes in the UK and Ireland compare?
Routes for individuals who want to relocate without a sponsoring employer: UK Innovator Founder, UK Global Talent, Ireland STEP, and more. It compares Innovator Founder visa, Global Talent visa, High Potential Individual visa, Start-up Entrepreneur Programme (STEP), with each route linked to its primary government source.
Modified 18 April 2026
Canonical page
/routes/self-sponsorship-routes-uk-ireland
Source dataset
/api/public/visas
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- GOV.UK — Innovator Founder visa - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "What does Self-Sponsorship and Founder Routes in the UK and Ireland compare?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#page-route-self-sponsorship-routes-uk-ireland. Last modified 2026-04-18.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Page-level answers
What does The South Caucasus: Relocating to Georgia, Armenia, or Azerbaijan compare?
Three low-cost South Caucasus options for remote workers and founders - Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan. It compares Visa-Free 365-Day Stay (remote workers), Temporary Residence for Business / Self-Employment, Work Permit and Temporary Residence Permit, with each route linked to its primary government source.
Modified 2 June 2026
Canonical page
/routes/south-caucasus-relocation
Source dataset
/api/public/visas
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Migration / Residence Permits - State Services Development Agency - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "What does The South Caucasus: Relocating to Georgia, Armenia, or Azerbaijan compare?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#page-route-south-caucasus-relocation. Last modified 2026-06-02.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Page-level answers
What does Tech Workers Abroad: H-1B, Express Entry, and UK Skilled Worker Compared compare?
How a software engineer should decide between the US H-1B, Canada Express Entry, and UK Skilled Worker in 2026. It compares H-1B Specialty Occupation, Express Entry — Canadian Experience Class (CEC), Express Entry — Federal Skilled Worker (FSW), Skilled Worker visa, with each route linked to its primary government source.
Modified 18 April 2026
Canonical page
/routes/tech-workers-us-h1b-canada-express-entry-uk-skilled
Source dataset
/api/public/visas
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- USCIS — H-1B Specialty Occupations - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "What does Tech Workers Abroad: H-1B, Express Entry, and UK Skilled Worker Compared compare?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#page-route-tech-workers-us-h1b-canada-express-entry-uk-skilled. Last modified 2026-04-18.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Page-level answers
What does the salary thresholds hub compare?
The salary thresholds hub compares 51 positive salary floors and no-fixed-floor pay tests across 21 destinations. It keeps local-currency figures, effective dates, review dates and source URLs attached to each route.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/salary-thresholds
Source dataset
/api/public/salary-thresholds
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Visa Atlas salary thresholds JSON - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "What does the salary thresholds hub compare?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#page-salary-thresholds. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Page-level answers
What does the Visa Atlas settlement hub compare?
The settlement hub compares 20 destination pathways from temporary status to permanent residence and citizenship, including physical-presence rules, language or test requirements and dual-citizenship stance.
Modified 27 June 2026
Canonical page
/settlement
Source dataset
/settlement
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Visa Atlas settlement pathway pages - verified 27 June 2026
- GOV.UK — Citizenship and living in the UK - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "What does the Visa Atlas settlement hub compare?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#page-settlement. Last modified 2026-06-27.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Page-level answers
What embeddable immigration widgets does Visa Atlas publish?
Visa Atlas publishes 32 approved embed scripts: 30 sourced cost badges, 1 calculator widget and the latest Canada Express Entry draw badge. Each widget keeps attribution, source links and no-legal-advice guardrails attached.
Modified 4 July 2026
Canonical page
/widgets
Source dataset
/api/public/widgets
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Visa Atlas embeddable widget catalog - verified 4 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "What embeddable immigration widgets does Visa Atlas publish?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#page-widgets. Last modified 2026-07-04.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.

Visa route answers

23 capsules

Visa route answers
What is the Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) in Commonwealth of Australia?
Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) is an unsponsored Australia route. Indicative government fees are From AUD 6,135 principal applicant federal VAC; indicative processing time is Variable — 6–24 months post-invitation; typical duration is Permanent residence. This route can lead to permanent residence.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/visas/australia/subclass-189-skilled-independent
Source dataset
/api/public/visas
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Department of Home Affairs — Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "What is the Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) in Commonwealth of Australia?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#visa-route-australia-subclass-189-skilled-independent. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Visa route answers
What is the Red-White-Red Card (Rot-Weiß-Rot-Karte) in Republic of Austria?
Red-White-Red Card (Rot-Weiß-Rot-Karte) is a sponsor-led Austria route. Indicative government fees are EUR 218 application fee; indicative processing time is Official route pages do not publish a fixed service standard; timelines vary by Austrian mission, residence authority, and AMS assessment; typical duration is 24 months; then RWR Card Plus after at least 21 months of qualifying employment during the preceding 24 months. This route can lead to permanent residence.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/visas/austria/red-white-red-card
Source dataset
/api/public/visas
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- migration.gv.at - Permanent immigration: Red-White-Red Card - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "What is the Red-White-Red Card (Rot-Weiß-Rot-Karte) in Republic of Austria?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#visa-route-austria-red-white-red-card. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Visa route answers
What is the Express Entry — Canadian Experience Class (CEC) in Canada?
Express Entry — Canadian Experience Class (CEC) is an unsponsored Canada route. Indicative government fees are CAD 1,590 principal applicant (includes RPRF); plus CAD 990 processing + CAD 600 RPRF for a spouse/partner and CAD 270 per dependant child (fee schedule effective 30 April 2026 — confirm on the IRCC fee list); indicative processing time is 6 months service standard for invited applications (actual varies); typical duration is Permanent residence. This route can lead to permanent residence.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/visas/canada/express-entry-cec
Source dataset
/api/public/visas
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- IRCC — Canadian Experience Class - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "What is the Express Entry — Canadian Experience Class (CEC) in Canada?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#visa-route-canada-express-entry-cec. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Visa route answers
What is the Express Entry — Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) in Canada?
Express Entry — Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) is an unsponsored Canada route. Indicative government fees are CAD 1,590 principal applicant (includes RPRF); indicative processing time is 6 months service standard for invited applications; typical duration is Permanent residence. This route can lead to permanent residence.
Modified 1 June 2026
Canonical page
/visas/canada/express-entry-fsw
Source dataset
/api/public/visas
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- IRCC — Federal Skilled Worker Program - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "What is the Express Entry — Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) in Canada?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#visa-route-canada-express-entry-fsw. Last modified 2026-06-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Visa route answers
What is the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) in Canada?
Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) is an unsponsored Canada route. Indicative government fees are Federal IRCC fees: CAD 1,590 principal applicant including RPRF + CAD 85 biometrics; province-specific fees vary. Ontario Express Entry streams publish CAD 1,500; Alberta worker streams publish CAD 1,500 plus a CAD 135 Worker EOI fee; indicative processing time is Variable: provincial stage 3–12 months, federal stage 6 months post-ITA; typical duration is Permanent residence. This route can lead to permanent residence.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/visas/canada/pnp
Source dataset
/api/public/visas
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- IRCC — Provincial Nominee Program - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "What is the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) in Canada?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#visa-route-canada-pnp. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Visa route answers
What is the Pay Limit Scheme (Beloebsordningen) in Kingdom of Denmark?
Pay Limit Scheme (Beloebsordningen) is a sponsor-led Denmark route. Indicative government fees are DKK 6,810; accompanying family member applications are DKK 3,080 per person; indicative processing time is Normal processing time: 1 month; up to 3 months if further information is needed; typical duration is Up to 4 years; renewable if employment continues. This route can lead to permanent residence.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/visas/denmark/pay-limit-scheme
Source dataset
/api/public/visas
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- New to Denmark — Pay Limit Scheme - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "What is the Pay Limit Scheme (Beloebsordningen) in Kingdom of Denmark?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#visa-route-denmark-pay-limit-scheme. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Visa route answers
What is the Residence permit for a specialist in Republic of Finland?
Residence permit for a specialist is a sponsor-led Finland route. Indicative government fees are EUR 530 electronic first-permit fee or EUR 630 paper first-permit fee in 2026; optional D visa is EUR 95 online or EUR 120 on paper; indicative processing time is Fast-track may be available; Migri says eligible first-permit applicants can receive the permit in two weeks when all fast-track conditions are met; typical duration is Up to 2 years for the first permit; renewable. This route can lead to permanent residence.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/visas/finland/residence-permit-specialist
Source dataset
/api/public/visas
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Migri — Specialist residence permit - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "What is the Residence permit for a specialist in Republic of Finland?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#visa-route-finland-residence-permit-specialist. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Visa route answers
What is the Talent Passport — Salaried Employee (Passeport Talent Salarié) in French Republic?
Talent Passport — Salaried Employee (Passeport Talent Salarié) is a sponsor-led France route. Indicative government fees are EUR 350 residence-card tax and stamp after grant (EUR 50 stamp duty + EUR 300 tax); consular and VAC charges can be separate; indicative processing time is 2–8 weeks at consulate; 2–4 months for préfecture renewals; typical duration is Up to 4 years; renewable. This route can lead to permanent residence.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/visas/france/talent-passport-salaried
Source dataset
/api/public/visas
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Service-Public.fr — Passeport talent - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "What is the Talent Passport — Salaried Employee (Passeport Talent Salarié) in French Republic?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#visa-route-france-talent-passport-salaried. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Visa route answers
What is the Chancenkarte (Germany Opportunity Card) in Federal Republic of Germany?
Chancenkarte (Germany Opportunity Card) is an unsponsored Germany route. Indicative government fees are €75 consular visa application fee. Residence-permit conversion at the Ausländerbehörde costs €56–€100 depending on the Land. Anabin and language-test fees are separate; indicative processing time is 4–12 weeks at most German consulates; 6–8 weeks is typical for first-time applicants who file complete documents online via digital.diplo.de; typical duration is Up to 12 months initial (Such-Chancenkarte); one-time extension as a Folge-Chancenkarte for up to 2 further years if you hold a qualified job offer but do not yet meet the requirements of a work residence title. The Folge-Chancenkarte cannot be extended again. This route can lead to permanent residence.
Modified 22 June 2026
Canonical page
/visas/germany/chancenkarte
Source dataset
/api/public/visas
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Make it in Germany — Opportunity Card (Federal Government info portal) - verified 22 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "What is the Chancenkarte (Germany Opportunity Card) in Federal Republic of Germany?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#visa-route-germany-chancenkarte. Last modified 2026-06-22.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Visa route answers
What is the EU Blue Card (Germany) in Federal Republic of Germany?
EU Blue Card (Germany) is a sponsor-led Germany route. Indicative government fees are Visa application €75; residence permit €100 on issuance; further fees on extension; indicative processing time is Visa decision typically 4–12 weeks; residence permit issued after arrival; typical duration is 4 years (or duration of contract + 3 months, whichever is shorter). This route can lead to permanent residence.
Modified 22 June 2026
Canonical page
/visas/germany/eu-blue-card
Source dataset
/api/public/visas
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Make it in Germany — EU Blue Card - verified 22 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "What is the EU Blue Card (Germany) in Federal Republic of Germany?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#visa-route-germany-eu-blue-card. Last modified 2026-06-22.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Visa route answers
What is the Critical Skills Employment Permit in Republic of Ireland?
Critical Skills Employment Permit is a sponsor-led Ireland route. Indicative government fees are Permit fee €1,000 for 2 years (often paid by employer). Verify on DETE website; indicative processing time is Typically 6–10 weeks for employment permit decision; immigration registration is separate; typical duration is 2 years initially; leads to Stamp 4 permission and long-term residence after 2 years. This route can lead to permanent residence.
Modified 22 June 2026
Canonical page
/visas/ireland/critical-skills-employment-permit
Source dataset
/api/public/visas
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- DETE — Critical Skills Employment Permit - verified 22 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "What is the Critical Skills Employment Permit in Republic of Ireland?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#visa-route-ireland-critical-skills-employment-permit. Last modified 2026-06-22.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Visa route answers
What is the Highly Skilled Migrant (Kennismigrant) in Kingdom of the Netherlands?
Highly Skilled Migrant (Kennismigrant) is a sponsor-led Netherlands route. Indicative government fees are IND first application / change-of-purpose fee is EUR 423 in 2026; an employer that is not already recognised pays a separate sponsor-recognition fee; indicative processing time is Typically 2–4 weeks after complete application by recognised sponsor; typical duration is Matches contract, up to 5 years; renewable. This route can lead to permanent residence.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/visas/netherlands/highly-skilled-migrant
Source dataset
/api/public/visas
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- IND — Highly Skilled Migrant - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "What is the Highly Skilled Migrant (Kennismigrant) in Kingdom of the Netherlands?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#visa-route-netherlands-highly-skilled-migrant. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Visa route answers
What is the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) in New Zealand?
Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) is a sponsor-led New Zealand route. Indicative government fees are Worker application from NZD 1,540; standard employer accreditation NZD 775; job check NZD 735; indicative processing time is INZ lists AEWV worker applications at 80% within 7 weeks; employer accreditation and job checks are separate employer-side stages; typical duration is Up to 5 years for most jobs; often 3 years for ANZSCO or NOL skill level 4 or 5 jobs. This route does not lead to permanent residence.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/visas/new-zealand/accredited-employer-work-visa
Source dataset
/api/public/visas
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Immigration New Zealand — Accredited Employer Work Visa - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "What is the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) in New Zealand?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#visa-route-new-zealand-accredited-employer-work-visa. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Visa route answers
What is the Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa in New Zealand?
Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa is an unsponsored New Zealand route. Indicative government fees are NZD 6,450 principal applicant application fee; INZ states there is no fee to submit the SMC EOI; indicative processing time is INZ currently reports 80% of SMC applications completed within 4 months (11-week average), updated weekly; typical duration is Permanent residence. This route can lead to permanent residence.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/visas/new-zealand/skilled-migrant-category
Source dataset
/api/public/visas
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Immigration New Zealand — Skilled Migrant Category - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "What is the Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa in New Zealand?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#visa-route-new-zealand-skilled-migrant-category. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Visa route answers
What is the Skilled Worker Residence Permit (Oppholdstillatelse som faglaert) in Kingdom of Norway?
Skilled Worker Residence Permit (Oppholdstillatelse som faglaert) is a sponsor-led Norway route. Indicative government fees are NOK 6,300 adult work-residence application fee; NOK 3,150 for under-18 work applicants; Visa Application Centre, courier, and passport-forwarding fees may apply by submission channel; indicative processing time is 1–3 months (UDI publishes current average processing times on udi.no); typical duration is 1–3 years initially; renewable. This route can lead to permanent residence.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/visas/norway/skilled-worker-permit
Source dataset
/api/public/visas
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- UDI — Skilled workers - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "What is the Skilled Worker Residence Permit (Oppholdstillatelse som faglaert) in Kingdom of Norway?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#visa-route-norway-skilled-worker-permit. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Visa route answers
What is the Employment Pass (EP) in Republic of Singapore?
Employment Pass (EP) is a sponsor-led Singapore route. Indicative government fees are Application fee SGD 105; issuance fee SGD 225. Multiple Journey Visa fee SGD 30 if required. Verify on MOM; indicative processing time is Online applications are processed, or receive an update, within 10 business days; overseas companies without a Singapore-registered office can take up to 6 weeks; typical duration is Up to 2 years on first issuance; renewable for up to 3 years. This route does not lead to permanent residence.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/visas/singapore/employment-pass
Source dataset
/api/public/visas
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- MOM — Employment Pass - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "What is the Employment Pass (EP) in Republic of Singapore?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#visa-route-singapore-employment-pass. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Visa route answers
What is the S Pass in Republic of Singapore?
S Pass is a sponsor-led Singapore route. Indicative government fees are Application fee SGD 105; issuance fee SGD 100; employer S Pass levy SGD 650/month from 1 September 2025; employer must maintain medical insurance; indicative processing time is Online applications are processed, or receive an update, within 10 business days; overseas companies without a Singapore-registered company can take up to 8 weeks; typical duration is Up to 2 years; renewable. This route does not lead to permanent residence.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/visas/singapore/s-pass
Source dataset
/api/public/visas
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- MOM — S Pass - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "What is the S Pass in Republic of Singapore?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#visa-route-singapore-s-pass. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Visa route answers
What is the Work Permit (Arbetstillstånd) in Kingdom of Sweden?
Work Permit (Arbetstillstånd) is a sponsor-led Sweden route. Indicative government fees are SEK 2,200 application fee; SEK 1,500 for adult accompanying family members and SEK 750 for children; indicative processing time is Complete highly qualified cases: about 1 month; other complete employee cases: about 4 months. Incomplete cases take longer. Migrationsverket publishes current processing-time statistics; typical duration is 2 years initially; renewable for another 2 years. This route can lead to permanent residence.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/visas/sweden/work-permit-sweden
Source dataset
/api/public/visas
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Migrationsverket — Employees work permit - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "What is the Work Permit (Arbetstillstånd) in Kingdom of Sweden?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#visa-route-sweden-work-permit-sweden. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Visa route answers
What is the Health and Care Worker visa in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
Health and Care Worker visa is a sponsor-led United Kingdom route. Indicative government fees are Reduced application fee versus standard Skilled Worker; Immigration Health Surcharge exemption. Check GOV.UK for the current fee schedule; indicative processing time is Priority processing typically 3 weeks from outside the UK; standard processing similar to Skilled Worker; typical duration is Up to 5 years on initial grant; leads to settlement after 5 years continuous residence. This route can lead to permanent residence.
Modified 1 June 2026
Canonical page
/visas/uk/health-and-care-worker
Source dataset
/api/public/visas
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- GOV.UK — Health and Care Worker visa - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "What is the Health and Care Worker visa in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#visa-route-uk-health-and-care-worker. Last modified 2026-06-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Visa route answers
What is the Skilled Worker visa in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
Skilled Worker visa is a sponsor-led United Kingdom route. Indicative government fees are Application fee (£819–£1,865 depending on duration, location of application and occupation list status, per the 8 April 2026 fee schedule), Immigration Health Surcharge (£1,035/year), plus sponsor's Certificate of Sponsorship fee. Always confirm current fees on GOV.UK; indicative processing time is Decisions typically issued in 3–8 weeks from outside the UK under standard processing. Priority and super-priority services are available at additional fee; typical duration is Up to 5 years on initial grant, extendable; leads to settlement after continuous residence. This route can lead to permanent residence.
Modified 1 June 2026
Canonical page
/visas/uk/skilled-worker
Source dataset
/api/public/visas
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- GOV.UK — Skilled Worker visa - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "What is the Skilled Worker visa in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#visa-route-uk-skilled-worker. Last modified 2026-06-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Visa route answers
What is the H-1B Specialty Occupation in United States of America?
H-1B Specialty Occupation is a sponsor-led United States route. Indicative government fees are I-129 base USD 780 (for most employers), plus ACWIA (USD 750/1,500), fraud prevention (USD 500), asylum program fee (USD 600), plus USD 215 registration. Premium processing USD 2,965; indicative processing time is Regular: 2–8 months (varies by service centre). Premium processing: 15 business days; typical duration is Initial 3 years; extendable to 6 years (longer with approved I-140). This route does not lead to permanent residence.
Modified 1 June 2026
Canonical page
/visas/us/h-1b
Source dataset
/api/public/visas
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- USCIS — H-1B Specialty Occupations - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "What is the H-1B Specialty Occupation in United States of America?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#visa-route-us-h-1b. Last modified 2026-06-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Visa route answers
What is the O-1 Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or Achievement in United States of America?
O-1 Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or Achievement is a sponsor-led United States route. Indicative government fees are Standard employer: I-129 O petition USD 1,055 plus Asylum Program Fee USD 600. Small employers and nonprofits can have lower USCIS filing fees. Premium processing is USD 2,965; consular O visa MRV fee is USD 205 where required; indicative processing time is Regular processing varies by USCIS service center. Premium processing provides a 15-business-day adjudicative action target for eligible O-1 I-129 petitions; typical duration is Up to 3 years initially; 1-year extensions available indefinitely. This route does not lead to permanent residence.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/visas/us/o-1
Source dataset
/api/public/visas
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- USCIS — O-1 Visa: Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or Achievement - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "What is the O-1 Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or Achievement in United States of America?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#visa-route-us-o-1. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Visa route answers
What is the TN USMCA Professionals (Canada & Mexico) in United States of America?
TN USMCA Professionals (Canada & Mexico) is a sponsor-led United States route. Indicative government fees are Canadian land-border baseline: USD 50 TN professional request fee plus USD 30 I-94 fee. Mexican TN/TD MRV fee USD 185. Form I-129 E/TN filing: USD 1,015 paper or USD 965 online for standard employers, plus Asylum Program Fee if filed; premium processing is optional at USD 2,965; indicative processing time is Canadians: same-day decision at port of entry. Mexicans: consular processing; typical duration is Up to 3 years; renewable indefinitely while activity continues. This route does not lead to permanent residence.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/visas/us/tn
Source dataset
/api/public/visas
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- USCIS - TN USMCA Professionals - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "What is the TN USMCA Professionals (Canada & Mexico) in United States of America?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#visa-route-us-tn. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.

Research reports

6 capsules

Research reports
Do I need Anabin or a ZAB Statement of Comparability for a German skilled worker visa?
For German skilled-worker routes, use Anabin first when you have a higher-education degree: the institution should be H+ and the degree should correspond or be equivalent. If Anabin does not prove both parts, use a ZAB Statement of Comparability. Vocational qualifications and regulated professions go through the Anerkennung recognition process instead.
Modified 2 July 2026
Canonical page
/germany-qualification-recognition
Source dataset
/api/public/citation-benchmark
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Anabin - Database of recognised foreign qualifications (KMK) - verified 2 July 2026
- ZAB - Statement of Comparability - verified 2 July 2026
- Anerkennung in Deutschland - official recognition portal - verified 2 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "Do I need Anabin or a ZAB Statement of Comparability for a German skilled worker visa?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#research-germany-qualification-recognition. Last modified 2026-07-02.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Research reports
What major immigration rule changes happened in 2026 for skilled migrants?
The 2026 tracker currently covers 10 policy updates across 9 destinations, including 6 significant updates and 3 recorded figure movements. 6 updates are in force and 2 are scheduled. The latest effective date tracked is 24 August 2026 for New Zealand: SMC reform from 24 August 2026 and a higher immigration median wage.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/research/immigration-rule-changes-2026
Source dataset
/api/public/policy-updates
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Immigration New Zealand — News centre (SMC changes & annual median-wage increase) - verified 1 July 2026
- Migration and Citizenship Service (Armenia) - verified 1 July 2026
- BBC News - Mahmood announces new refugee sponsorship route into UK - verified 1 July 2026
- DETE — Employment permits occupation list changes - verified 1 July 2026
- IRCC — Permanent residence fees increasing (30 April 2026) - verified 1 July 2026
- GOV.UK — Home Office immigration and nationality fees (8 April 2026) - verified 1 July 2026
- USCIS - How do I request premium processing? - verified 1 July 2026
- Department of Immigration and Emigration (Sri Lanka) - verified 1 July 2026
- Bulgarian National Bank - verified 1 July 2026
- IND — Required amounts income requirements - verified 1 July 2026
- DETE — Critical Skills Employment Permit - verified 1 July 2026
- Make it in Germany — EU Blue Card - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "What major immigration rule changes happened in 2026 for skilled migrants?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#research-rule-changes-2026. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Research reports
What are the cheapest skilled work visas by total upfront cost?
The lowest mandatory sunk-cost route in the tracked set is United States - TN USMCA Professionals (Canada & Mexico) at US$80 ($80 for ordering). The median tracked route is around $1,598-$2,146 in mandatory non-refundable cost; refundable proof-of-funds are separated from fees.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/research/skilled-migration-cost-index-2026
Source dataset
/api/public/cost-to-complete
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- USCIS - TN USMCA Professionals - verified 1 July 2026
- 8 CFR 214.6 - verified 1 July 2026
- 8 CFR 103.7(d)(11) - verified 1 July 2026
- Federal Register - CBP Immigration Fees Required by HR-1 - verified 1 July 2026
- U.S. Department of State - Fees for Visa Services - verified 1 July 2026
- USCIS - Form G-1055 fee schedule - verified 1 July 2026
- USCIS - Premium processing - verified 1 July 2026
- IRCC - citizenship and immigration application fees - verified 1 July 2026
- IRCC - Express Entry proof of funds - verified 1 July 2026
- IRCC - Express Entry language test results - verified 1 July 2026
- IRCC - Express Entry education credential assessment - verified 1 July 2026
- IRCC - apply for permanent residence through Express Entry - verified 1 July 2026
- European Central Bank - euro foreign exchange reference rates - verified 30 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "What are the cheapest skilled work visas by total upfront cost?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#research-skilled-migration-cost-index-2026. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Research reports
How long do skilled worker visa decisions usually take across major destinations?
Across 85 primary-sourced government processing windows covering 20 destinations, the fastest dominant skilled route is United Arab Emirates - UAE Green Visa at 5 days – 2 weeks. The slowest is Australia - Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) at 6 months – 12 months. The median published ceiling is about 3 months.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/research/how-long-skilled-migration-takes-2026
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- GOV.UK — Visa decision waiting times - verified 1 June 2026
- GOV.UK — Health and Care Worker visa - verified 1 June 2026
- GOV.UK — Global Talent visa - verified 1 June 2026
- GOV.UK — Graduate visa - verified 1 June 2026
- GOV.UK — High Potential Individual visa - verified 1 June 2026
- GOV.UK — Innovator Founder visa - verified 1 June 2026
- GOV.UK — Scale-up visa - verified 1 June 2026
- GOV.UK — Youth Mobility Scheme visa - verified 1 June 2026
- GOV.UK — Student visa - verified 1 June 2026
- GOV.UK — Family visas - verified 1 June 2026
- GOV.UK — Standard Visitor visa - verified 1 June 2026
- DETE — Employment permits current processing dates - verified 1 June 2026
- Irish Immigration Service — STEP - verified 22 June 2026
- Irish Immigration Service — Registration Office - verified 1 June 2026
- Irish Immigration Service — Visa Decisions - verified 1 June 2026
- Irish Immigration Service — Join Family - verified 22 June 2026
- Department of Justice — IIP closure FAQ - verified 22 June 2026
- Make-it-in-Germany - EU Blue Card - verified 22 June 2026
- Make-it-in-Germany — Opportunity Card - verified 22 June 2026
- Make-it-in-Germany — Skilled Worker visa - verified 22 June 2026
- Make-it-in-Germany — Recognition Partnership - verified 22 June 2026
- Make-it-in-Germany — Freelance residence permit - verified 22 June 2026
- German Federal Foreign Office - Job Seeker visa - verified 22 June 2026
- Make it in Germany - Studying - verified 22 June 2026
- Make it in Germany - Family reunification - verified 22 June 2026
- Portuguese Consulate network — Student visas - verified 22 June 2026
- AIMA — Residence for investment activity - verified 1 June 2026
- AIMA — Family reunification - verified 1 June 2026
- UGE-CE (Unidad de Grandes Empresas) — Teletrabajadores - verified 22 June 2026
- Portal de Inmigración — Non-lucrative residence - verified 22 June 2026
- UGE-CE — Highly Qualified Professional - verified 22 June 2026
- UGE-CE — Entrepreneur residence - verified 22 June 2026
- BOE — Ley Orgánica 1/2025 - verified 1 June 2026
- Portal de Inmigración — Student residence - verified 22 June 2026
- Portal de Inmigración — Family reunification - verified 22 June 2026
- IND — Decision periods - verified 1 June 2026
- IND — Orientation year - verified 22 June 2026
- IND — EU Blue Card - verified 22 June 2026
- IND — Self-employed residence (DAFT) - verified 22 June 2026
- IND — Startup residence permit - verified 22 June 2026
- IND — Study permit - verified 22 June 2026
- IND — Family reunification - verified 22 June 2026
- UAE Government Portal — Long-term residence visa (Golden Visa) - verified 1 June 2026
- UAE Government Portal — Investor residence - verified 1 June 2026
- UAE Government Portal — Freelancing - verified 1 June 2026
- IRCC — Check processing times - verified 1 June 2026
- IRCC — PGWP processing times - verified 1 June 2026
- IRCC — Start-up Visa - verified 1 June 2026
- IRCC — Study permit processing times - verified 1 June 2026
- IRCC — Sponsor your spouse - verified 1 June 2026
- Home Affairs — Global visa processing times - verified 1 June 2026
- Home Affairs — Working Holiday Maker - verified 1 June 2026
- Home Affairs — Global Talent visa - verified 1 June 2026
- Home Affairs — Student visa - verified 1 June 2026
- Home Affairs — Partner visa - verified 1 June 2026
- USCIS — Case Processing Times - verified 1 June 2026
- DOS — E-2 Treaty Investor - verified 1 June 2026
- DOS — Student visa (F-1) - verified 1 June 2026
- DOS — Exchange Visitor (J-1) - verified 1 June 2026
- USCIS - TN USMCA Professionals - verified 1 July 2026
- USCIS — Fiancé(e) Visas - verified 1 June 2026
- USCIS — Green Card for Family Members of U.S. Citizens - verified 1 June 2026
- MOM - Apply for an Employment Pass - verified 1 July 2026
- Immigration New Zealand - Resident visa wait times - verified 1 July 2026
- Immigration New Zealand - Partner of a New Zealander Resident Visa - verified 1 July 2026
- Immigration New Zealand - United Kingdom Working Holiday Visa - verified 1 July 2026
- Immigration New Zealand - Fee Paying Student Visa - verified 1 July 2026
- Immigration New Zealand - Accredited Employer Work Visa - verified 1 July 2026
- Service-Public.fr - Passeport talent - verified 27 June 2026
- SEM - Non-EU/EFTA nationals - verified 27 June 2026
- Hong Kong Immigration Department - General Employment Policy - verified 27 June 2026
- Migration.gv.at - Skilled Workers in Shortage Occupations - verified 27 June 2026
- New to Denmark - Pay Limit Scheme - verified 1 July 2026
- Swedish Migration Agency - Employees - verified 27 June 2026
- UDI - Skilled workers - verified 27 June 2026
- MAECI - The entry visa - verified 27 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long do skilled worker visa decisions usually take across major destinations?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#research-skilled-migration-processing-times-2026. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Research reports
Which countries have the highest skilled migration salary floors in 2026?
The highest skilled-migration salary floor in the tracked set is United States - EB-5 Direct investment minimum at 1,050,000 USD ($1,050,000/yr approximate). The report compares 51 positive salary floors across 17 destinations, with the median around $52,000/yr.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/research/skilled-migration-salary-floors-2026
Source dataset
/api/public/salary-thresholds
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- GOV.UK — Appendix Skilled Worker - verified 30 May 2026
- GOV.UK — Immigration Salary List - verified 30 May 2026
- GOV.UK — Health and Care Worker - verified 30 May 2026
- DETE — Critical Skills Employment Permit - verified 22 June 2026
- DETE — General Employment Permit - verified 22 June 2026
- DETE — Intra-Company Transfer Permit - verified 22 June 2026
- Make it in Germany — EU Blue Card - verified 22 June 2026
- Make it in Germany — Skilled workers - verified 22 June 2026
- AIMA — Residence visas - verified 1 June 2026
- IAPMEI — Tech Visa - verified 1 June 2026
- BOE — Real Decreto 126/2026 (SMI) - verified 22 June 2026
- UGE-CE — June 2026 salary threshold note - verified 22 June 2026
- Ministerio de Inclusión — Non-lucrative residence - verified 22 June 2026
- IND — Required amounts income requirements - verified 1 July 2026
- UAE Government Portal — Family visa - verified 1 June 2026
- ESDC — Provincial/territorial median wages - verified 1 June 2026
- IRCC — Provincial Nominee Program - verified 1 June 2026
- IRCC — Start-up Visa eligibility - verified 1 June 2026
- Home Affairs - salary requirements - verified 1 July 2026
- Home Affairs - Core Skills stream - verified 1 July 2026
- DOL — FLC wage search - verified 20 April 2026
- USCIS — L-1B - verified 20 April 2026
- USCIS — EB-5 - verified 20 April 2026
- MOM - Employment Pass eligibility - verified 1 July 2026
- Immigration New Zealand - Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa - verified 1 July 2026
- Immigration New Zealand - Operational Manual U8.20 - verified 1 July 2026
- Service-Public.fr - Passeport talent - verified 1 July 2026
- New to Denmark - Pay Limit Scheme - verified 1 July 2026
- Swedish Migration Agency - Employees - verified 27 June 2026
- UDI - Pay and working conditions in Norway - verified 1 July 2026
- Migri - Specialist residence permit - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "Which countries have the highest skilled migration salary floors in 2026?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#research-skilled-migration-salary-floors-2026. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Research reports
How current is Visa Atlas immigration data and which source records are stale?
As of 6 July 2026, Visa Atlas checks 1,674 dated immigration records: 1,673 fresh, 1 due soon, 0 stale and 0 invalid. SLA tiers are 45 days for processing-time figures, 90 days for money thresholds and 180 days for route and policy narrative.
Modified 6 July 2026
Canonical page
/freshness
Source dataset
/api/public/freshness
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- BMI - verified 6 July 2026
- BMI - verified 6 July 2026
- BMI - verified 6 July 2026
- BMI - verified 6 July 2026
- Immigration Service (Udlaendingestyrelsen) - verified 6 July 2026
- SIRI - verified 6 July 2026
- ISA - verified 6 July 2026
- Immigration Services Agency (ISA) - verified 6 July 2026
- Immigration New Zealand (INZ) - verified 6 July 2026
- UDI - verified 6 July 2026
- UDI - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) - verified 6 July 2026
- Premium Residency Center - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Education - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Manpower (MOM) - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Manpower (MOM) - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Manpower (MOM) - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Manpower (MOM) - verified 6 July 2026
- KOTRA / Invest Korea - verified 6 July 2026
- Korea Immigration Service - verified 6 July 2026
- National Institute for International Education (NIIED) - verified 6 July 2026
- SEM - verified 6 July 2026
- DOL — Foreign Labor Certification wage search - verified 6 July 2026
- Belgian Federal Government - verified 6 July 2026
- Belgian Federal Government - verified 6 July 2026
- Immigration Office (Belgium) - verified 6 July 2026
- Migration Department (Cyprus) - verified 6 July 2026
- Migration Department (Cyprus) - verified 6 July 2026
- Migration Department (Cyprus) - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of the Interior of the Czech Republic - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of the Interior of the Czech Republic - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of the Interior of the Czech Republic - verified 6 July 2026
- Republic of Estonia e-Residency - verified 6 July 2026
- Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) - verified 6 July 2026
- Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) - verified 6 July 2026
- Hellenic Republic Ministry of Foreign Affairs - verified 6 July 2026
- European Commission / Greece Ministry of Migration and Asylum - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Migration and Asylum (Greece) - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Home Affairs (Luxembourg) - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Home Affairs (Luxembourg) - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Home Affairs (Luxembourg) - verified 6 July 2026
- Residency Malta Agency - verified 6 July 2026
- Identita (Malta) - verified 6 July 2026
- Identita (Malta) - verified 6 July 2026
- Instituto Nacional de Migracion (Mexico) - verified 6 July 2026
- Secretariat of Foreign Relations (Mexico) - verified 6 July 2026
- Instituto Nacional de Migracion (Mexico) - verified 6 July 2026
- Office for Foreigners (Poland) - verified 6 July 2026
- Office for Foreigners (Poland) - verified 6 July 2026
- Office for Foreigners (Poland) - verified 6 July 2026
- GOV.UK — Appendix Skilled Worker - verified 6 July 2026
- IRCC - Fee list for permanent residence applications - verified 6 July 2026
- DETE — Fees for employment permits - verified 6 July 2026
- Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) - verified 6 July 2026
- Portuguese Consulate — National visa fees - verified 6 July 2026
- GDRFA Dubai — Golden Visa service - verified 6 July 2026
- GOV.UK — Health and Care Worker visa: how much it costs - verified 6 July 2026
- GOV.UK — Skilled Worker visa: how much it costs - verified 6 July 2026
- ICP - verified 6 July 2026
- Migration and Citizenship Service (Armenia) - verified 6 July 2026
- Department of Home Affairs - verified 6 July 2026
- Bulgarian National Bank - verified 6 July 2026
- Immigration and National Registration Department, Ministry of Home Affairs (Brunei Darussalam) - verified 6 July 2026
- IRCC - verified 6 July 2026
- Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada - verified 6 July 2026
- National Immigration Administration (China) - verified 6 July 2026
- Boletín Oficial del Estado - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Immigration (Fiji) - verified 6 July 2026
- Instituto Guatemalteco de Migracion (Guatemala) - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Interior - General Directorate of Residency Affairs (Kuwait) - verified 6 July 2026
- Department of Immigration and Emigration (Sri Lanka) - verified 6 July 2026
- Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs (Latvia) - verified 6 July 2026
- General Inspectorate for Migration (Moldova) - verified 6 July 2026
- Immigration New Zealand (INZ) - verified 6 July 2026
- Superintendencia Nacional de Migraciones (Peru) - verified 6 July 2026
- Agência para a Integração, Migrações e Asilo (AIMA) - verified 6 July 2026
- General Inspectorate for Immigration (Romania) - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of the Interior (Slovenia) - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of the Interior (Slovakia) - verified 6 July 2026
- Direccion General de Migracion y Extranjeria (El Salvador) - verified 6 July 2026
- UK Home Office - verified 6 July 2026
- UK Home Office - verified 6 July 2026
- UK Home Office - verified 6 July 2026
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Internal Affairs (Uzbekistan) - verified 6 July 2026
- Department of Immigration and Passport Services (Vanuatu) - verified 6 July 2026
- Home Affairs — Global Talent visa - verified 6 July 2026
- Home Affairs — Partner visa - verified 6 July 2026
- Department of Home Affairs - verified 6 July 2026
- Home Affairs — Global visa processing times - verified 6 July 2026
- Department of Home Affairs - verified 6 July 2026
- IRCC — Check processing times - verified 6 July 2026
- IRCC — Sponsor your spouse - verified 6 July 2026
- IRCC - verified 6 July 2026
- IRCC — Study permit processing times - verified 6 July 2026
- DETE — Employment permits current processing dates - verified 6 July 2026
- Immigration Service Delivery - verified 6 July 2026
- Irish Immigration Service — Visa Decisions - verified 6 July 2026
- IND — Decision periods - verified 6 July 2026
- AIMA — Family reunification - verified 6 July 2026
- AIMA — Residence for investment activity - verified 6 July 2026
- UAE Government Portal — Freelancing - verified 6 July 2026
- UAE Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP) - verified 6 July 2026
- UK Home Office - verified 6 July 2026
- UK Home Office - verified 6 July 2026
- UK Home Office - verified 6 July 2026
- UK Home Office - verified 6 July 2026
- UK Home Office - verified 6 July 2026
- UK Home Office - verified 6 July 2026
- UK Home Office - verified 6 July 2026
- GOV.UK — Visa decision waiting times - verified 6 July 2026
- UK Home Office - verified 6 July 2026
- UK Home Office - verified 6 July 2026
- UK Home Office - verified 6 July 2026
- DOS — E-2 Treaty Investor - verified 6 July 2026
- USCIS — Case Processing Times - verified 6 July 2026
- DOS — Student visa (F-1) - verified 6 July 2026
- U.S. Department of State - verified 6 July 2026
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - verified 6 July 2026
- USCIS — Green Card for Family Members of U.S. Citizens - verified 6 July 2026
- ESDC — Provincial/territorial median wages - verified 6 July 2026
- AIMA — Residence visas - verified 6 July 2026
- https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/citizenship - verified 6 July 2026
- https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-citizenship.html - verified 6 July 2026
- https://www.bmi.bund.de/EN/topics/migration/migration/migration-node.html - verified 6 July 2026
- https://www.irishimmigration.ie/ - verified 6 July 2026
- https://ind.nl/en/dutch-citizenship - verified 6 July 2026
- https://justica.gov.pt/Servicos/Pedir-nacionalidade-portuguesa - verified 6 July 2026
- https://www.mjusticia.gob.es/es/ciudadania/nacionalidad - verified 6 July 2026
- Dubai Government - verified 6 July 2026
- https://www.gov.uk/browse/citizenship - verified 6 July 2026
- https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship - verified 6 July 2026
- Border and Migration Police, Ministry of Interior (Albania) - Law 79/2021 - verified 6 July 2026
- Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Unit - verified 6 July 2026
- Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Unit - verified 6 July 2026
- Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Unit - verified 6 July 2026
- Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment Unit - verified 6 July 2026
- Government of Antigua and Barbuda - verified 6 July 2026
- Direccion Nacional de Migraciones (Argentina) - verified 6 July 2026
- Direccion Nacional de Migraciones (Argentina) - verified 6 July 2026
- Direccion Nacional de Migraciones (Argentina) - verified 6 July 2026
- Direccion Nacional de Migraciones (Argentina) - verified 6 July 2026
- Direccion Nacional de Migraciones (Argentina) - verified 6 July 2026
- Direccion Nacional de Migraciones (Argentina) - verified 6 July 2026
- Migration and Citizenship Service, Ministry of Internal Affairs (Armenia) - verified 6 July 2026
- Department of Home Affairs - verified 6 July 2026
- Department of Home Affairs - verified 6 July 2026
- State Migration Service of the Republic of Azerbaijan - verified 6 July 2026
- Commonwealth of The Bahamas Department of Immigration - verified 6 July 2026
- Commonwealth of The Bahamas Department of Immigration - verified 6 July 2026
- Commonwealth of The Bahamas Department of Immigration - verified 6 July 2026
- Commonwealth of The Bahamas Department of Immigration - verified 6 July 2026
- Commonwealth of The Bahamas Department of Immigration - verified 6 July 2026
- Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (Bahrain) - verified 6 July 2026
- Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (Bahrain) - verified 6 July 2026
- Labour Market Regulatory Authority (Bahrain) - verified 6 July 2026
- Labour Market Regulatory Authority (Bahrain) - verified 6 July 2026
- Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs (Bahrain) - verified 6 July 2026
- Barbados Immigration Department - verified 6 July 2026
- Barbados Immigration Department - verified 6 July 2026
- Government of Barbados (Welcome Stamp / Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc.) - verified 6 July 2026
- Barbados Immigration Department - verified 6 July 2026
- Immigration and Nationality Department (Belize) - verified 6 July 2026
- Belize Tourism Board - verified 6 July 2026
- Immigration and Nationality Department (Belize) - verified 6 July 2026
- Labour Department / Immigration and Nationality Department (Belize) - verified 6 July 2026
- Department of Immigration and Citizenship - verified 6 July 2026
- Department of Immigration and Citizenship - verified 6 July 2026
- Department of Immigration and Citizenship - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministerio da Justica e Seguranca Publica (MJSP) - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministerio da Justica e Seguranca Publica (MJSP) / CNIg - verified 6 July 2026
- Immigration and National Registration Department, Ministry of Home Affairs (Brunei Darussalam) - verified 6 July 2026
- Immigration and National Registration Department, Ministry of Home Affairs (Brunei Darussalam) - verified 6 July 2026
- Immigration and National Registration Department, Ministry of Home Affairs (Brunei Darussalam) - verified 6 July 2026
- Migration Directorate, Ministry of Interior (Bulgaria) - verified 6 July 2026
- General Department of Immigration, Ministry of Interior (Cambodia) - verified 6 July 2026
- IRCC - verified 6 July 2026
- IRCC - verified 6 July 2026
- IRCC - verified 6 July 2026
- Workforce Opportunities and Residency Cayman (WORC) - verified 6 July 2026
- Workforce Opportunities and Residency Cayman (WORC) - verified 6 July 2026
- Workforce Opportunities and Residency Cayman (WORC) - verified 6 July 2026
- Servicio Nacional de Migraciones (Chile) - verified 6 July 2026
- Servicio Nacional de Migraciones (Chile) - verified 6 July 2026
- Servicio Nacional de Migraciones (Chile) - verified 6 July 2026
- Servicio Nacional de Migraciones (Chile) - verified 6 July 2026
- National Immigration Administration (China) - verified 6 July 2026
- State Council of the People's Republic of China - verified 6 July 2026
- National Immigration Administration (China) - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Colombia) - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Colombia) - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Colombia) - verified 6 July 2026
- Direccion General de Migracion y Extranjeria (Costa Rica) - verified 6 July 2026
- Direccion General de Migracion y Extranjeria (Costa Rica) - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of the Interior (Croatia) - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of the Interior (Croatia) - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of the Interior (Croatia) - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of the Interior (Croatia) - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of the Interior (Croatia) - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of the Interior (Croatia) - verified 6 July 2026
- Commonwealth of Dominica Citizenship by Investment Unit - verified 6 July 2026
- Commonwealth of Dominica Citizenship by Investment Unit - verified 6 July 2026
- Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica - verified 6 July 2026
- Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica - verified 6 July 2026
- Direccion General de Migracion (Dominican Republic) - verified 6 July 2026
- Direccion General de Migracion (Dominican Republic) - verified 6 July 2026
- Direccion General de Migracion (Dominican Republic) - verified 6 July 2026
- Direccion General de Migracion (Dominican Republic) - verified 6 July 2026
- Direccion General de Migracion (Dominican Republic) - verified 6 July 2026
- Direccion General de Migracion (Dominican Republic) - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores y Movilidad Humana (Ecuador) - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores y Movilidad Humana (Ecuador) - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores y Movilidad Humana (Ecuador) - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores y Movilidad Humana (Ecuador) - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores y Movilidad Humana (Ecuador) - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores y Movilidad Humana (Ecuador) - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores y Movilidad Humana (Ecuador) - verified 6 July 2026
- General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI) - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Interior (Egypt) - verified 6 July 2026
- Government of El Salvador - verified 6 July 2026
- Direccion General de Migracion y Extranjeria (El Salvador) - verified 6 July 2026
- Direccion General de Migracion y Extranjeria (El Salvador) - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Immigration (Fiji) - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Immigration (Fiji) - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Immigration (Fiji) - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Immigration (Fiji) - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Immigration (Fiji) - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Immigration (Fiji) - verified 6 July 2026
- Public Service Development Agency (Ministry of Justice of Georgia) - verified 6 July 2026
- Ghana Immigration Service - verified 6 July 2026
- Ghana Immigration Service - verified 6 July 2026
- Ghana Immigration Service - verified 6 July 2026
- Ghana Immigration Service - verified 6 July 2026
- Ghana Immigration Service - verified 6 July 2026
- Ghana Immigration Service - verified 6 July 2026
- Investment Migration Agency, Grenada - verified 6 July 2026
- Investment Migration Agency, Grenada - verified 6 July 2026
- Government of Grenada - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Labour, Grenada - verified 6 July 2026
- Instituto Guatemalteco de Migracion (Guatemala) - verified 6 July 2026
- Instituto Guatemalteco de Migracion (Guatemala) - verified 6 July 2026
- Immigration Department (Hong Kong SAR) - verified 6 July 2026
- Immigration Department (Hong Kong SAR) - verified 6 July 2026
- Hong Kong Immigration Department - General Employment Policy - verified 6 July 2026
- Immigration Department (Hong Kong SAR) - verified 6 July 2026
- Immigration Department (Hong Kong SAR) - verified 6 July 2026
- Immigration Department (Hong Kong SAR) - verified 6 July 2026
- Immigration Department (Hong Kong SAR) - verified 6 July 2026
- Immigration Department (Hong Kong SAR) - verified 6 July 2026
- National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing (Hungary) - verified 6 July 2026
- National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing (Hungary) - verified 6 July 2026
- National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing (Hungary) - verified 6 July 2026
- National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing (Hungary) - verified 6 July 2026
- National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing (Hungary) - verified 6 July 2026
- National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing (Hungary) - verified 6 July 2026
- National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing (Hungary) - verified 6 July 2026
- National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing (Hungary) - verified 6 July 2026
- Directorate of Immigration (Utlendingastofnun) and Directorate of Labour (Vinnumalastofnun), Iceland - verified 6 July 2026
- Directorate of Labour (Vinnumalastofnun), Iceland - verified 6 July 2026
- Directorate of Immigration (Utlendingastofnun), Iceland - verified 6 July 2026
- Directorate of Immigration (Utlendingastofnun), Iceland - verified 6 July 2026
- Directorate of Immigration (Utlendingastofnun), Iceland - verified 6 July 2026
- Bureau of Immigration / Ministry of Home Affairs (India) - verified 6 July 2026
- Bureau of Immigration / Ministry of Home Affairs (India) - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Home Affairs (India) - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Home Affairs (India) - verified 6 July 2026
- Directorate General of Immigration (Indonesia) - verified 6 July 2026
- Directorate General of Immigration (Indonesia) - verified 6 July 2026
- Directorate General of Immigration (Indonesia) - verified 6 July 2026
- Immigration Service Delivery - verified 6 July 2026
- Population and Immigration Authority - verified 6 July 2026
- Population and Immigration Authority - verified 6 July 2026
- Population and Immigration Authority - verified 6 July 2026
- Population and Immigration Authority - verified 6 July 2026
- Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (Jamaica) - verified 6 July 2026
- Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (Jamaica) - verified 6 July 2026
- Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (Jamaica) - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Labour and Social Security (Jamaica) - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Interior (Jordan) - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Interior (Jordan) - verified 6 July 2026
- Electronic Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan - verified 6 July 2026
- Electronic Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan - verified 6 July 2026
- Electronic Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan - verified 6 July 2026
- Electronic Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan - verified 6 July 2026
- Electronic Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan - verified 6 July 2026
- Directorate of Immigration Services (Kenya) - verified 6 July 2026
- Directorate of Immigration Services (Kenya) - verified 6 July 2026
- Directorate of Immigration Services (Kenya) - verified 6 July 2026
- Directorate of Immigration Services (Kenya) - verified 6 July 2026
- Directorate of Immigration Services (Kenya) - verified 6 July 2026
- Directorate of Immigration Services (Kenya) - verified 6 July 2026
- Directorate of Immigration Services (Kenya) - verified 6 July 2026
- Directorate of Immigration Services (Kenya) - verified 6 July 2026
- Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs (PMLP/OCMA), Latvia - verified 6 July 2026
- Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs (PMLP/OCMA), Latvia - verified 6 July 2026
- Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs (PMLP/OCMA), Latvia - verified 6 July 2026
- Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs (PMLP/OCMA), Latvia - verified 6 July 2026
- Migration and Passport Office (Auslander- und Passamt), Liechtenstein - verified 6 July 2026
- Migration and Passport Office (Auslander- und Passamt), Liechtenstein - verified 6 July 2026
- Migration and Passport Office (Auslander- und Passamt), Liechtenstein - verified 6 July 2026
- Migration and Passport Office (Auslander- und Passamt), Liechtenstein - verified 6 July 2026
- Migration and Passport Office (Auslander- und Passamt), Liechtenstein - verified 6 July 2026
- Migration Department under the Ministry of the Interior (Lithuania) - verified 6 July 2026
- Migration Department under the Ministry of the Interior (Lithuania) - verified 6 July 2026
- Migration Department under the Ministry of the Interior (Lithuania) - verified 6 July 2026
- Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) - verified 6 July 2026
- Expatriate Services Division, Immigration Department of Malaysia - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) - verified 6 July 2026
- Expatriate Services Division, Immigration Department of Malaysia - verified 6 July 2026
- TalentCorp / Immigration Department of Malaysia - verified 6 July 2026
- Economic Development Board (Mauritius) - verified 6 July 2026
- Economic Development Board (Mauritius) - verified 6 July 2026
- Economic Development Board (Mauritius) - verified 6 July 2026
- Economic Development Board (Mauritius) - verified 6 July 2026
- Economic Development Board (Mauritius) - verified 6 July 2026
- Economic Development Board (Mauritius) - verified 6 July 2026
- General Inspectorate for Migration, Ministry of Internal Affairs (Moldova) - verified 6 July 2026
- Immigration Agency of Mongolia - verified 6 July 2026
- Investment and Trade Agency of Mongolia - verified 6 July 2026
- Immigration Agency of Mongolia - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Internal Affairs (Montenegro) - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Internal Affairs (Montenegro) - verified 6 July 2026
- Direction Generale de la Surete Nationale (DGSN) - verified 6 July 2026
- Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security - verified 6 July 2026
- Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) - verified 6 July 2026
- Department of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs (Nepal) - verified 6 July 2026
- Department of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs (Nepal) - verified 6 July 2026
- Department of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs (Nepal) - verified 6 July 2026
- Department of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs (Nepal) - verified 6 July 2026
- Department of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs (Nepal) - verified 6 July 2026
- Department of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs (Nepal) - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Interior (Nigeria) - verified 6 July 2026
- Nigeria Immigration Service - verified 6 July 2026
- Nigeria Immigration Service - verified 6 July 2026
- Nigeria Immigration Service - verified 6 July 2026
- Nigeria Immigration Service - verified 6 July 2026
- Nigeria Immigration Service - verified 6 July 2026
- Royal Oman Police - verified 6 July 2026
- Royal Oman Police - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Labour (Oman) / gov.om - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (Invest Oman) - verified 6 July 2026
- Royal Oman Police - verified 6 July 2026
- Servicio Nacional de Migracion (Panama) - verified 6 July 2026
- Servicio Nacional de Migracion (Panama) - verified 6 July 2026
- Servicio Nacional de Migracion (Panama) - verified 6 July 2026
- Servicio Nacional de Migracion (Panama) - verified 6 July 2026
- Direccion Nacional de Migraciones (Paraguay) - verified 6 July 2026
- Direccion Nacional de Migraciones (Paraguay) - verified 6 July 2026
- Direccion Nacional de Migraciones (Paraguay) - verified 6 July 2026
- Superintendencia Nacional de Migraciones (Peru) - verified 6 July 2026
- Superintendencia Nacional de Migraciones (Peru) - verified 6 July 2026
- Superintendencia Nacional de Migraciones (Peru) - verified 6 July 2026
- Superintendencia Nacional de Migraciones (Peru) - verified 6 July 2026
- Superintendencia Nacional de Migraciones (Peru) - verified 6 July 2026
- Superintendencia Nacional de Migraciones (Peru) - verified 6 July 2026
- Bureau of Immigration (Philippines) - verified 6 July 2026
- Bureau of Immigration (Philippines) - verified 6 July 2026
- Bureau of Immigration (Philippines) - verified 6 July 2026
- Department of Foreign Affairs (Philippines) - verified 6 July 2026
- Bureau of Immigration (Philippines) - verified 6 July 2026
- Board of Investments (Philippines) - verified 6 July 2026
- Philippine Retirement Authority (Philippines) - verified 6 July 2026
- Bureau of Immigration (Philippines) - verified 6 July 2026
- AIMA - verified 6 July 2026
- AIMA - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Interior (Qatar) / Hukoomi - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Interior (Qatar) / Hukoomi - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Interior (Qatar) - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Interior (Qatar) / Hukoomi - verified 6 July 2026
- General Inspectorate for Immigration (Romania) - verified 6 July 2026
- General Inspectorate for Immigration (Romania) - verified 6 July 2026
- General Inspectorate for Immigration (Romania) - verified 6 July 2026
- General Inspectorate for Immigration (Romania) - verified 6 July 2026
- General Inspectorate for Immigration (Romania) - verified 6 July 2026
- General Inspectorate for Immigration (Romania) - verified 6 July 2026
- Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration - verified 6 July 2026
- Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration - verified 6 July 2026
- Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration - verified 6 July 2026
- Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration - verified 6 July 2026
- Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration - verified 6 July 2026
- Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration - verified 6 July 2026
- Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Unit - verified 6 July 2026
- Government of Saint Lucia - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Labour, Government of Saint Lucia - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of the Interior (Serbia) - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of the Interior (Serbia) - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of the Interior (Serbia) - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of the Interior (Serbia) - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of the Interior (Serbia) - verified 6 July 2026
- Bureau of Border and Foreigners Police, Ministry of Interior (Slovakia) - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of the Interior (Slovenia) - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of the Interior (Slovenia) - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of the Interior (Slovenia) - verified 6 July 2026
- Employment Service of Slovenia (ZRSZ) and the Ministry of the Interior - verified 6 July 2026
- Department of Home Affairs (South Africa) - verified 6 July 2026
- Department of Home Affairs (South Africa) - verified 6 July 2026
- Department of Home Affairs (South Africa) - verified 6 July 2026
- Department of Home Affairs (South Africa) - verified 6 July 2026
- Department of Immigration and Emigration (Sri Lanka) - verified 6 July 2026
- Department of Immigration and Emigration (Sri Lanka) - verified 6 July 2026
- Department of Immigration and Emigration (Sri Lanka) - verified 6 July 2026
- Government of St Kitts and Nevis - verified 6 July 2026
- Government of St Kitts and Nevis - verified 6 July 2026
- Government of St Kitts and Nevis - verified 6 July 2026
- National Development Council (Taiwan) - verified 6 July 2026
- Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Taiwan) - verified 6 July 2026
- Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Taiwan) - verified 6 July 2026
- Workforce Development Agency (Taiwan) - verified 6 July 2026
- National Immigration Agency (Taiwan) - verified 6 July 2026
- Workforce Development Agency (Taiwan) - verified 6 July 2026
- Tanzania Immigration Department - verified 6 July 2026
- Tanzania Immigration Department - verified 6 July 2026
- Tanzania Immigration Department - verified 6 July 2026
- Tanzania Immigration Department - verified 6 July 2026
- Prime Minister's Office (Labour, Youth, Employment and Persons with Disability) - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Thailand) - verified 6 July 2026
- Board of Investment (Thailand) - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Thailand) - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Thailand) - verified 6 July 2026
- Board of Investment (Thailand) - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs (Trinidad and Tobago) - verified 6 July 2026
- Immigration Division, Ministry of Homeland Security (Trinidad and Tobago) - verified 6 July 2026
- Immigration Division, Ministry of Homeland Security (Trinidad and Tobago) - verified 6 July 2026
- Immigration Division, Ministry of Homeland Security (Trinidad and Tobago) - verified 6 July 2026
- Presidency of Migration Management (Türkiye) - verified 6 July 2026
- Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA) - verified 6 July 2026
- Presidency of Migration Management (Türkiye) - verified 6 July 2026
- Directorate General of International Labour Force - verified 6 July 2026
- Directorate General of International Labour Force - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation - verified 6 July 2026
- UK Home Office - verified 6 July 2026
- Direccion Nacional de Migracion (Uruguay) - verified 6 July 2026
- Direccion Nacional de Migracion (Uruguay) - verified 6 July 2026
- Direccion Nacional de Migracion (Uruguay) - verified 6 July 2026
- Direccion Nacional de Migracion (Uruguay) - verified 6 July 2026
- Direccion Nacional de Migracion (Uruguay) - verified 6 July 2026
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - verified 6 July 2026
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - verified 6 July 2026
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - verified 6 July 2026
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - verified 6 July 2026
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - verified 6 July 2026
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - verified 6 July 2026
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - verified 6 July 2026
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - verified 6 July 2026
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - verified 6 July 2026
- Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan - verified 6 July 2026
- IT Park Uzbekistan - verified 6 July 2026
- Vanuatu Citizenship Office / Citizenship Commission (Citizenship Act Cap 112) - verified 6 July 2026
- Department of Immigration and Passport Services (Vanuatu) - verified 6 July 2026
- Department of Immigration and Passport Services (Vanuatu) - verified 6 July 2026
- Vietnam Immigration Department (Ministry of Public Security) - verified 6 July 2026
- Vietnam Immigration Department (Ministry of Public Security) - verified 6 July 2026
- Make it in Germany — Opportunity Card - verified 6 July 2026
- BMWK / Federal Government - verified 6 July 2026
- Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) - verified 6 July 2026
- Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (Ireland) - verified 6 July 2026
- IND — Required amounts income requirements - verified 6 July 2026
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security - verified 6 July 2026
- Federal Government of Germany - verified 6 July 2026
- BMWK / Federal Government - verified 6 July 2026
- German Federal Foreign Office - verified 6 July 2026
- BMWK / Federal Government - verified 6 July 2026
- BMWK / Federal Government - verified 6 July 2026
- BMWK / Federal Government - verified 6 July 2026
- Immigration Service Delivery - verified 6 July 2026
- Immigration Service Delivery - verified 6 July 2026
- Immigration Service Delivery (Ireland) - verified 6 July 2026
- Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) - verified 6 July 2026
- Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) - verified 6 July 2026
- Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) - verified 6 July 2026
- Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) - verified 6 July 2026
- Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Portugal) - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migrations - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migrations - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migrations - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migrations - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migrations - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migrations - verified 6 July 2026
- Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (Ireland) - verified 6 July 2026
- BOE — Real Decreto 126/2026 (SMI) - verified 6 July 2026
- Police and Border Guard Board (Estonia) - verified 6 July 2026
- Startup Estonia - verified 6 July 2026
- DGEF - verified 6 July 2026
- DGEF / OFII - verified 6 July 2026
- Campus France / DGEF - verified 6 July 2026
- Direction générale des étrangers en France (DGEF) - verified 6 July 2026
- DGEF - verified 6 July 2026
- Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment - verified 6 July 2026
- ISA - verified 6 July 2026
- Immigration Services Agency (ISA) - verified 6 July 2026
- ISA - verified 6 July 2026
- Immigration New Zealand (INZ) - verified 6 July 2026
- Swiss authorities portal (ch.ch) - verified 6 July 2026
- Swiss authorities portal (ch.ch) - verified 6 July 2026
- Swiss authorities portal (ch.ch) - verified 6 July 2026
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - verified 6 July 2026
- Hong Kong Immigration Department - Fee tables - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale - verified 6 July 2026
- BBC News / Home Office reporting - verified 6 July 2026
- Migration.gv.at - Skilled Workers in Shortage Occupations - verified 6 July 2026
- Service-Public.fr - Passeport talent - verified 6 July 2026
- MAECI - The entry visa - verified 6 July 2026
- UDI (Utlendingsdirektoratet) - verified 6 July 2026
- Migrationsverket - verified 6 July 2026
- SEM - Non-EU/EFTA nationals - verified 6 July 2026
- European Commission / Italy - verified 6 July 2026
- https://www.migration.gv.at/en/living-and-working-in-austria/integration-and-citizenship/citizenship/ - verified 6 July 2026
- https://www.nyidanmark.dk/en-GB/You-want-to-apply/Permanent-residence-permit/Permanent-residence - verified 6 July 2026
- https://www.service-public.gouv.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F34717 - verified 6 July 2026
- https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/roa/eligible.html - verified 6 July 2026
- https://www.govt.nz/browse/passports-citizenship-and-identity/nz-citizenship/requirements-for-nz-citizenship/presence-requirements/ - verified 6 July 2026
- https://www.ica.gov.sg/reside/citizenship/apply - verified 6 July 2026
- https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/you-want-to-apply/swedish-citizenship/citizenship-for-adults/citizenship-for-adults.html - verified 6 July 2026
- https://www.ch.ch/en/foreign-nationals-in-switzerland/naturalisation/ - verified 6 July 2026
- Embassy of Algeria in Helsinki, Finland - verified 6 July 2026
- Embassy of Algeria in Helsinki, Finland - verified 6 July 2026
- Embassy of Algeria in Helsinki, Finland - verified 6 July 2026
- Embassy of Algeria in Helsinki, Finland - verified 6 July 2026
- Embassy of Algeria in Helsinki, Finland - verified 6 July 2026
- Embassy of Algeria in Helsinki, Finland - verified 6 July 2026
- Embassy of Algeria in Helsinki, Finland - verified 6 July 2026
- Government of Andorra - verified 6 July 2026
- Government of Andorra - verified 6 July 2026
- Government of Andorra - verified 6 July 2026
- Government of Andorra - verified 6 July 2026
- Government of Andorra - verified 6 July 2026
- Government of Andorra - verified 6 July 2026
- Servico de Migracao e Estrangeiros, Angola - verified 6 July 2026
- Servico de Migracao e Estrangeiros, Angola - verified 6 July 2026
- Bangladesh High Commission, London - verified 6 July 2026
- Bangladesh High Commission, London - verified 6 July 2026
- Bangladesh High Commission, London - verified 6 July 2026
- Bangladesh High Commission, London - verified 6 July 2026
- Bangladesh High Commission, London - verified 6 July 2026
- Bangladesh High Commission, London - verified 6 July 2026
- Bangladesh High Commission, London - verified 6 July 2026
- Direccion General de Migracion, Ministry of Government, Bolivia - verified 6 July 2026
- Service for Foreigners' Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina - verified 6 July 2026
- Portal Unico, Government of Cabo Verde - verified 6 July 2026
- Immigration and Citizenship Service of Ethiopia - verified 6 July 2026
- Immigration and Citizenship Service of Ethiopia - verified 6 July 2026
- Immigration and Citizenship Service of Ethiopia - verified 6 July 2026
- Immigration and Citizenship Service of Ethiopia - verified 6 July 2026
- Immigration and Citizenship Service of Ethiopia - verified 6 July 2026
- Immigration and Citizenship Service of Ethiopia - verified 6 July 2026
- Immigration and Citizenship Service of Ethiopia - verified 6 July 2026
- Immigration and Citizenship Service of Ethiopia - verified 6 July 2026
- Immigration Support Services, Ministry of Home Affairs, Guyana - verified 6 July 2026
- Immigration Support Services, Ministry of Home Affairs, Guyana - verified 6 July 2026
- Immigration Support Services, Ministry of Home Affairs, Guyana - verified 6 July 2026
- Immigration Support Services, Ministry of Home Affairs, Guyana - verified 6 July 2026
- Immigration Support Services, Ministry of Home Affairs, Guyana - verified 6 July 2026
- Immigration Support Services, Ministry of Home Affairs, Guyana - verified 6 July 2026
- Immigration Support Services, Ministry of Home Affairs, Guyana - verified 6 July 2026
- Immigration Support Services, Ministry of Home Affairs, Guyana - verified 6 July 2026
- Immigration Support Services, Ministry of Home Affairs, Guyana - verified 6 July 2026
- Immigration Support Services, Ministry of Home Affairs, Guyana - verified 6 July 2026
- Immigration Support Services, Ministry of Home Affairs, Guyana - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Iraq - verified 6 July 2026
- Republic of Iraq, Ministry of Interior eVisa Portal - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale - verified 6 July 2026
- MAECI - verified 6 July 2026
- MUR (Ministry of University and Research) - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Internal Affairs, Republic of Kosovo - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Internal Affairs, Republic of Kosovo - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Internal Affairs, Republic of Kosovo - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Internal Affairs, Republic of Kosovo - verified 6 July 2026
- General Directorate of General Security, Republic of Lebanon - verified 6 July 2026
- General Directorate of General Security, Republic of Lebanon - verified 6 July 2026
- General Directorate of General Security, Republic of Lebanon - verified 6 July 2026
- General Directorate of General Security, Republic of Lebanon - verified 6 July 2026
- General Directorate of General Security, Republic of Lebanon - verified 6 July 2026
- General Directorate of General Security, Republic of Lebanon - verified 6 July 2026
- General Directorate of General Security, Republic of Lebanon - verified 6 July 2026
- Maldives Immigration - verified 6 July 2026
- Maldives Immigration - verified 6 July 2026
- Maldives Immigration - verified 6 July 2026
- Maldives Immigration - verified 6 July 2026
- Maldives Immigration - verified 6 July 2026
- Maldives Immigration - verified 6 July 2026
- Maldives Immigration - verified 6 July 2026
- Prince's Government of Monaco - verified 6 July 2026
- Prince's Government of Monaco - verified 6 July 2026
- Prince's Government of Monaco - verified 6 July 2026
- Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) - verified 6 July 2026
- Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) - verified 6 July 2026
- Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) - verified 6 July 2026
- Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) - verified 6 July 2026
- Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) - verified 6 July 2026
- Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) - verified 6 July 2026
- Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) - verified 6 July 2026
- Mozambique National Immigration Service (SENAMI) - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Republic of North Macedonia - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Republic of North Macedonia - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Interior, Government of Pakistan - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Interior, Government of Pakistan - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Interior, Government of Pakistan - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Interior, Government of Pakistan - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Interior, Government of Pakistan - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Interior, Government of Pakistan - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of National Security, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of National Security, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines - verified 6 July 2026
- Office of the Prime Minister, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of San Marino - verified 6 July 2026
- Immigration and Civil Status Seychelles - verified 6 July 2026
- Immigration and Civil Status Seychelles - verified 6 July 2026
- Immigration and Civil Status Seychelles - verified 6 July 2026
- Immigration and Civil Status Seychelles - verified 6 July 2026
- Immigration and Civil Status Seychelles - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Business and International Cooperation, Suriname - verified 6 July 2026
- Government of the Republic of Suriname - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Business and International Cooperation, Suriname - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Justice and Police, Suriname - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Labour, Employment and Youth Affairs, Suriname - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Employment and Vocational Training, Tunisia - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of the Interior, Tunisia - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Employment and Vocational Training, Tunisia - verified 6 July 2026
- Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control, Uganda - verified 6 July 2026
- Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control, Uganda - verified 6 July 2026
- Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control, Uganda - verified 6 July 2026
- Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control, Uganda - verified 6 July 2026
- Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control, Uganda - verified 6 July 2026
- Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control, Uganda - verified 6 July 2026
- Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control, Uganda - verified 6 July 2026
- Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control, Uganda - verified 6 July 2026
- UK Home Office - verified 6 July 2026
- State Migration Service of Ukraine - verified 6 July 2026
- State Migration Service of Ukraine - verified 6 July 2026
- State Migration Service of Ukraine - verified 6 July 2026
- State Migration Service of Ukraine - verified 6 July 2026
- State Migration Service of Ukraine - verified 6 July 2026
- Zambia Department of Immigration - verified 6 July 2026
- Zambia Department of Immigration - verified 6 July 2026
- Zambia Department of Immigration - verified 6 July 2026
- Zambia Department of Immigration - verified 6 July 2026
- Department of Immigration, Republic of Zimbabwe - verified 6 July 2026
- Department of Immigration, Republic of Zimbabwe - verified 6 July 2026
- Department of Immigration, Republic of Zimbabwe - verified 6 July 2026
- Department of Immigration, Republic of Zimbabwe - verified 6 July 2026
- Department of Immigration, Republic of Zimbabwe - verified 6 July 2026
- Department of Immigration, Republic of Zimbabwe - verified 6 July 2026
- Department of Immigration, Republic of Zimbabwe - verified 6 July 2026
- Department of Immigration, Republic of Zimbabwe - verified 6 July 2026
- Department of Immigration, Republic of Zimbabwe - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus - verified 6 July 2026
- Delegation Generale a la Surete Nationale (DGSN), Cameroon - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of External Relations of Cameroon (MINREX) - verified 6 July 2026
- Office National de l'Etat Civil (ONECI), Cote d'Ivoire - verified 6 July 2026
- SNEDAI, official visa service recognised by the State of Cote d'Ivoire - verified 6 July 2026
- SNEDAI, official visa service recognised by the State of Cote d'Ivoire - verified 6 July 2026
- Service Public de Cote d'Ivoire - verified 6 July 2026
- Service Public de Cote d'Ivoire - verified 6 July 2026
- Office National de l'Etat Civil (ONECI), Cote d'Ivoire - verified 6 July 2026
- Office National de l'Etat Civil (ONECI), Cote d'Ivoire - verified 6 July 2026
- Cuban Foreign Ministry (MINREX) - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Transport of Cuba / DViajeros - verified 6 July 2026
- Cuban Foreign Ministry (MINREX) - verified 6 July 2026
- Direction Generale de Migration (DGM), Democratic Republic of the Congo - verified 6 July 2026
- Djibouti eGov / ANSIE - verified 6 July 2026
- Djibouti eGov / ANSIE - verified 6 July 2026
- Djibouti electronic visa platform - verified 6 July 2026
- Djibouti eGov / ANSIE - verified 6 July 2026
- Djibouti eGov / ANSIE - verified 6 July 2026
- Direction Generale de la Documentation et de l'Immigration (DGDI), Gabon - verified 6 July 2026
- Direction Generale de la Documentation et de l'Immigration (DGDI), Gabon - verified 6 July 2026
- Direction Generale de la Documentation et de l'Immigration (DGDI), Gabon - verified 6 July 2026
- Direction Generale de la Documentation et de l'Immigration (DGDI), Gabon - verified 6 July 2026
- Direction Generale de la Documentation et de l'Immigration (DGDI), Gabon - verified 6 July 2026
- Direction Generale de la Documentation et de l'Immigration (DGDI), Gabon - verified 6 July 2026
- Direction Generale de la Documentation et de l'Immigration (DGDI), Gabon - verified 6 July 2026
- Direction Generale de la Documentation et de l'Immigration (DGDI), Gabon - verified 6 July 2026
- Gambia Immigration Department (GID) - verified 6 July 2026
- Gambia Immigration Department (GID) - verified 6 July 2026
- Gambia Immigration Department (GID) - verified 6 July 2026
- Gambia Immigration Department (GID) - verified 6 July 2026
- Governorate of Vatican City State - verified 6 July 2026
- Instituto Nacional de Migracion, Honduras - verified 6 July 2026
- Instituto Nacional de Migracion, Honduras - verified 6 July 2026
- Instituto Nacional de Migracion, Honduras - verified 6 July 2026
- Instituto Nacional de Migracion, Honduras - verified 6 July 2026
- Instituto Nacional de Migracion, Honduras - verified 6 July 2026
- Instituto Nacional de Migracion, Honduras - verified 6 July 2026
- Instituto Nacional de Migracion, Honduras - verified 6 July 2026
- Instituto Nacional de Migracion, Honduras - verified 6 July 2026
- Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran - verified 6 July 2026
- Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran - verified 6 July 2026
- Government of Lesotho - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Labour and Employment - verified 6 July 2026
- Economic Development Board of Madagascar - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Madagascar - verified 6 July 2026
- Economic Development Board of Madagascar - verified 6 July 2026
- Economic Development Board of Madagascar - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Madagascar - verified 6 July 2026
- Economic Development Board of Madagascar - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Madagascar - verified 6 July 2026
- eVisa Madagascar / Border Police of Madagascar - verified 6 July 2026
- eVisa Madagascar / Border Police of Madagascar - verified 6 July 2026
- Economic Development Board of Madagascar - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry in charge of Labour and Employment - verified 6 July 2026
- Malawi Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services - verified 6 July 2026
- Malawi Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services - verified 6 July 2026
- Malawi e-Visa / Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services - verified 6 July 2026
- Malawi Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services - verified 6 July 2026
- Malawi Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of African Integration, Foreign Affairs and Senegalese Abroad - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Interior and Public Security, Senegal - verified 6 July 2026
- Select Anguilla - verified 6 July 2026
- Government of Anguilla Department of Immigration - verified 6 July 2026
- Select Anguilla - verified 6 July 2026
- Departamento di Integracion, Maneho y Admision di Stranhero (DIMAS) - verified 6 July 2026
- Departamento di Integracion, Maneho y Admision di Stranhero (DIMAS) - verified 6 July 2026
- Departamento di Integracion, Maneho y Admision di Stranhero (DIMAS) - verified 6 July 2026
- Departamento di Integracion, Maneho y Admision di Stranhero (DIMAS) - verified 6 July 2026
- Departamento di Integracion, Maneho y Admision di Stranhero (DIMAS) - verified 6 July 2026
- Government of the Republic of Benin eVisa - verified 6 July 2026
- Government of the Republic of Benin eVisa - verified 6 July 2026
- Department of Immigration, Government of Bermuda - verified 6 July 2026
- Department of Immigration, Government of Bermuda - verified 6 July 2026
- Department of Immigration, Government of Bermuda - verified 6 July 2026
- Department of Immigration, Government of Bermuda - verified 6 July 2026
- Department of Immigration, Government of Bermuda - verified 6 July 2026
- Department of Immigration, Royal Government of Bhutan - verified 6 July 2026
- Department of Immigration, Royal Government of Bhutan - verified 6 July 2026
- Department of Tourism, Royal Government of Bhutan - verified 6 July 2026
- Department of Immigration, Government of the Virgin Islands - verified 6 July 2026
- Department of Immigration, Government of the Virgin Islands - verified 6 July 2026
- Department of Immigration, Government of the Virgin Islands - verified 6 July 2026
- Department of Immigration, Government of the Virgin Islands - verified 6 July 2026
- Department of Immigration, Government of the Virgin Islands - verified 6 July 2026
- eVisaburkina - verified 6 July 2026
- Burkina Faso national service portal - verified 6 July 2026
- Burkina Faso Ministry of Security - verified 6 July 2026
- Burkina Faso national service portal - verified 6 July 2026
- Commissariat General des Migrations, Burundi - verified 6 July 2026
- Commissariat General des Migrations, Burundi - verified 6 July 2026
- Commissariat General des Migrations, Burundi - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Central Africans Abroad - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Central Africans Abroad - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Central Africans Abroad - verified 6 July 2026
- Government of the Central African Republic - verified 6 July 2026
- Chad Direction of Emigration and Immigration - verified 6 July 2026
- Embassy of the Union of the Comoros in Belgium - verified 6 July 2026
- Embassy of the Union of the Comoros in Belgium - verified 6 July 2026
- Embassy of the Union of the Comoros in Belgium - verified 6 July 2026
- Embassy of the Union of the Comoros in Belgium - verified 6 July 2026
- Embassy of the Union of the Comoros in Belgium - verified 6 July 2026
- Embassy of the Republic of Congo in France - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Francophonie and Congolese Abroad - verified 6 July 2026
- Government of the Republic of Congo - verified 6 July 2026
- Toelatingsorganisatie Curacao, Ministry of Justice - verified 6 July 2026
- Toelatingsorganisatie Curacao, Ministry of Justice - verified 6 July 2026
- Toelatingsorganisatie Curacao, Ministry of Justice - verified 6 July 2026
- Equatorial Guinea eVisa - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Diaspora - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Diaspora - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Labour, Employment Promotion and Social Security - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Home Affairs, Kingdom of Eswatini - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Home Affairs, Kingdom of Eswatini - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Home Affairs, Kingdom of Eswatini - verified 6 July 2026
- Service-Public.fr / DGEF - verified 6 July 2026
- Service-Public.fr / DGEF - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs / Ministry of the Interior - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs / Ministry of the Interior - verified 6 July 2026
- Department of Immigration and Home Affairs, HM Government of Gibraltar - verified 6 July 2026
- Department of Employment, HM Government of Gibraltar - verified 6 July 2026
- Department of Immigration and Home Affairs, HM Government of Gibraltar - verified 6 July 2026
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - verified 6 July 2026
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - verified 6 July 2026
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - verified 6 July 2026
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - verified 6 July 2026
- U.S. Department of State - verified 6 July 2026
- Population Management Office, States of Guernsey - verified 6 July 2026
- Guernsey Border Agency, States of Guernsey - verified 6 July 2026
- Population Management Office, States of Guernsey - verified 6 July 2026
- Population Management Office, States of Guernsey - verified 6 July 2026
- Guernsey Border Agency, States of Guernsey - verified 6 July 2026
- Guinea-Bissau Migration Office - verified 6 July 2026
- Guinea-Bissau Migration Office - verified 6 July 2026
- Embassy of Haiti - verified 6 July 2026
- Embassy of Haiti - verified 6 July 2026
- Jersey Customs and Immigration Service, Government of Jersey - verified 6 July 2026
- Jersey Customs and Immigration Service, Government of Jersey - verified 6 July 2026
- Government of Jersey - verified 6 July 2026
- Government of Jersey - verified 6 July 2026
- Jersey Customs and Immigration Service, Government of Jersey - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic - verified 6 July 2026
- Investment Promotion and Management Committee, Lao PDR - verified 6 July 2026
- Consular Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lao PDR - verified 6 July 2026
- Consular Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lao PDR - verified 6 July 2026
- Public Security Police Force, Macao SAR Government - verified 6 July 2026
- Public Security Police Force, Macao SAR Government - verified 6 July 2026
- Public Security Police Force, Macao SAR Government - verified 6 July 2026
- Public Security Police Force, Macao SAR Government - verified 6 July 2026
- Public Security Police Force, Macao SAR Government - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Mauritanians Abroad - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Interior, Promotion of Decentralization and Local Development - verified 6 July 2026
- Government of Montserrat - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Interior of Nicaragua - verified 6 July 2026
- Nicaragua Directorate General of Migration and Foreigners - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and Nigeriens Abroad - verified 6 July 2026
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - verified 6 July 2026
- Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories - verified 6 July 2026
- Papua New Guinea Immigration and Citizenship Services Authority - verified 6 July 2026
- Papua New Guinea Immigration and Citizenship Services Authority - verified 6 July 2026
- Papua New Guinea Immigration and Citizenship Services Authority - verified 6 July 2026
- Papua New Guinea Immigration and Citizenship Services Authority - verified 6 July 2026
- Pitcairn Islands Government - verified 6 July 2026
- Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation - verified 6 July 2026
- St Helena Government - verified 6 July 2026
- St Helena Government - verified 6 July 2026
- St Helena Government - verified 6 July 2026
- St Helena Government - verified 6 July 2026
- St Helena Government - verified 6 July 2026
- Servico de Migracao e Fronteiras - verified 6 July 2026
- Servico de Migracao e Fronteiras - verified 6 July 2026
- Sierra Leone Immigration Department - verified 6 July 2026
- Unified Permit / Government of Sierra Leone - verified 6 July 2026
- Sierra Leone Immigration Department - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Commerce, Industries, Labour and Immigration, Solomon Islands - verified 6 July 2026
- Solomon Islands Immigration Division - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Commerce, Industries, Labour and Immigration, Solomon Islands - verified 6 July 2026
- South Sudan Department of E-Visa and Immigration Services - verified 6 July 2026
- South Sudan Department of E-Visa and Immigration Services - verified 6 July 2026
- Governor of Svalbard - verified 6 July 2026
- Main Consular Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan - verified 6 July 2026
- Main Consular Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan - verified 6 July 2026
- Main Consular Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan - verified 6 July 2026
- Main Consular Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan - verified 6 July 2026
- Main Consular Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan - verified 6 July 2026
- Main Consular Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan - verified 6 July 2026
- Immigration Service of Timor-Leste - verified 6 July 2026
- Immigration Service of Timor-Leste - verified 6 July 2026
- Immigration Service of Timor-Leste - verified 6 July 2026
- Immigration Service of Timor-Leste - verified 6 July 2026
- Immigration Service of Timor-Leste - verified 6 July 2026
- Immigration Service of Timor-Leste - verified 6 July 2026
- Immigration Service of Timor-Leste - verified 6 July 2026
- Immigration Service of Timor-Leste - verified 6 July 2026
- Immigration Service of Timor-Leste - verified 6 July 2026
- Togo Voyage / Government of Togo - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministere de la Justice et de la Legislation - verified 6 July 2026
- Direction Generale de la Documentation Nationale - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Revenue and Customs, Kingdom of Tonga - verified 6 July 2026
- State Migration Service of Turkmenistan - verified 6 July 2026
- State Migration Service of Turkmenistan - verified 6 July 2026
- State Migration Service of Turkmenistan - verified 6 July 2026
- State Migration Service of Turkmenistan - verified 6 July 2026
- Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in France - Consular Section - verified 6 July 2026
- Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in France - Consular Section - verified 6 July 2026
- Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in France - Consular Section - verified 6 July 2026
- Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in France - Consular Section - verified 6 July 2026
- Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in France - Consular Section - verified 6 July 2026
- Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in France - Consular Section - verified 6 July 2026
- Servicio Administrativo de Identificacion, Migracion y Extranjeria (SAIME) - verified 6 July 2026
- Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in France - Consular Section - verified 6 July 2026
- Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in France - Consular Section - verified 6 July 2026
- Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in France - Consular Section - verified 6 July 2026
- Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in France - Consular Section - verified 6 July 2026
- Consulate General of Afghanistan in Dubai and Northern Emirates - verified 6 July 2026
- Consulate General of Afghanistan in Dubai and Northern Emirates - verified 6 July 2026
- E-Afghans Visa Portal - verified 6 July 2026
- American Samoa Department of Legal Affairs - verified 6 July 2026
- American Samoa Bar Association - verified 6 July 2026
- American Samoa Bar Association - verified 6 July 2026
- American Samoa Department of Legal Affairs - verified 6 July 2026
- American Samoa Bar Association - verified 6 July 2026
- American Samoa Department of Legal Affairs - verified 6 July 2026
- Cook Islands Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) - verified 6 July 2026
- Embassy of the State of Eritrea in Scandinavia - verified 6 July 2026
- Embassy of the State of Eritrea in Scandinavia - verified 6 July 2026
- Faroese Immigration Office - verified 6 July 2026
- Faroese Immigration Office - verified 6 July 2026
- Faroese Immigration Office - verified 6 July 2026
- Faroese Immigration Office - verified 6 July 2026
- Faroese Immigration Office - verified 6 July 2026
- Faroese Immigration Office - verified 6 July 2026
- Faroese Immigration Office - verified 6 July 2026
- Faroese Immigration Office - verified 6 July 2026
- Faroese Immigration Office - verified 6 July 2026
- Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) - verified 6 July 2026
- Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) - verified 6 July 2026
- Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) - verified 6 July 2026
- Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) - verified 6 July 2026
- Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) - verified 6 July 2026
- Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) - verified 6 July 2026
- Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) - verified 6 July 2026
- Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) - verified 6 July 2026
- Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) - verified 6 July 2026
- Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Security and Civil Protection, Government of Guinea - verified 6 July 2026
- Immigration Service, Isle of Man Government - verified 6 July 2026
- Work Permits, Isle of Man Government - verified 6 July 2026
- Kiribati Immigration, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration - verified 6 July 2026
- Kiribati Immigration, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration - verified 6 July 2026
- Kiribati Immigration, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration - verified 6 July 2026
- Kiribati Immigration, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration - verified 6 July 2026
- Kiribati Immigration, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration - verified 6 July 2026
- Kiribati Immigration, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration - verified 6 July 2026
- Kiribati Immigration, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration - verified 6 July 2026
- Kiribati Immigration, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration - verified 6 July 2026
- Liberia Immigration Service - verified 6 July 2026
- Liberia Immigration Service - verified 6 July 2026
- Liberia Immigration Service - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Labour, Liberia - verified 6 July 2026
- Libya eVisa - verified 6 July 2026
- Libya eVisa - verified 6 July 2026
- Embassy of Mali in Washington, D.C. - verified 6 July 2026
- Embassy of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Washington D.C. - verified 6 July 2026
- Federated States of Micronesia Legal Information System - verified 6 July 2026
- Federated States of Micronesia Legal Information System - verified 6 July 2026
- Federated States of Micronesia Legal Information System - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Immigration and Population, Republic of the Union of Myanmar - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Immigration and Population, Republic of the Union of Myanmar - verified 6 July 2026
- RONLAW - Nauru's Online Legal Database - verified 6 July 2026
- RONLAW - Nauru's Online Legal Database - verified 6 July 2026
- RONLAW - Nauru's Online Legal Database - verified 6 July 2026
- RONLAW - Nauru's Online Legal Database - verified 6 July 2026
- Niue Tourism - verified 6 July 2026
- Government of Niue - verified 6 July 2026
- Government of Niue - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Democratic People's Republic of Korea - verified 6 July 2026
- DPR Korea National Tourism Administration - verified 6 July 2026
- Digital Residency Office, Republic of Palau - verified 6 July 2026
- Republic of Palau National Government - verified 6 July 2026
- Republic of Palau National Government - verified 6 July 2026
- Republic of Palau National Government - verified 6 July 2026
- Republic of Palau National Government - verified 6 July 2026
- Samoa Immigration, Ministry of the Prime Minister and Cabinet - verified 6 July 2026
- Samoa Immigration, Ministry of the Prime Minister and Cabinet - verified 6 July 2026
- Samoa Immigration, Ministry of the Prime Minister and Cabinet - verified 6 July 2026
- Samoa Immigration, Ministry of the Prime Minister and Cabinet - verified 6 July 2026
- Immigration and Border Protection Service, Government of Sint Maarten - verified 6 July 2026
- Immigration and Border Protection Service, Government of Sint Maarten - verified 6 July 2026
- Immigration and Border Protection Service, Government of Sint Maarten - verified 6 July 2026
- Immigration and Border Protection Service, Government of Sint Maarten - verified 6 July 2026
- Immigration and Border Protection Service, Government of Sint Maarten - verified 6 July 2026
- Immigration and Border Protection Service, Government of Sint Maarten - verified 6 July 2026
- Immigration and Citizenship Agency, Federal Republic of Somalia - verified 6 July 2026
- Immigration and Citizenship Agency, Federal Republic of Somalia - verified 6 July 2026
- Immigration and Citizenship Agency, Federal Republic of Somalia - verified 6 July 2026
- Embassy of the Republic of Sudan in Washington, D.C. - verified 6 July 2026
- Turks and Caicos Islands Border Force - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Immigration and Border Services, Turks and Caicos Islands Government - verified 6 July 2026
- Turks and Caicos Islands Border Force - verified 6 July 2026
- Tuvalu Legislation - verified 6 July 2026
- Tuvalu Legislation - verified 6 July 2026
- Tuvalu Legislation - verified 6 July 2026
- Tuvalu Legislation - verified 6 July 2026
- Embassy of the Republic of Yemen in Washington, D.C. - verified 6 July 2026
- Home Affairs - current visa pricing table - verified 6 July 2026
- SIRI (Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration) - verified 6 July 2026
- Migri - Processing fees and payment methods - verified 6 July 2026
- IND - fees and costs of an application - verified 6 July 2026
- Immigration New Zealand (INZ) - verified 6 July 2026
- Immigration New Zealand (INZ) - verified 6 July 2026
- Immigration New Zealand (INZ) - verified 6 July 2026
- Immigration New Zealand (INZ) - verified 6 July 2026
- Immigration New Zealand - United Kingdom Working Holiday Visa - verified 6 July 2026
- UDI - Fees - verified 6 July 2026
- MOM - Apply for an Employment Pass - verified 6 July 2026
- MOM - Apply for an S Pass - verified 6 July 2026
- BOE — Orden PJC/617/2025 (immigration fees) - verified 6 July 2026
- USCIS - Form G-1055 fee schedule - verified 6 July 2026
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - verified 6 July 2026
- Home Affairs - salary requirements - verified 6 July 2026
- Citizenship by Investment Unit Antigua and Barbuda - verified 6 July 2026
- UK Home Office - verified 6 July 2026
- Immigration New Zealand - Resident visa wait times - verified 6 July 2026
- Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) - verified 6 July 2026
- UDI - Pay and working conditions in Norway - verified 6 July 2026
- MOM - Employment Pass eligibility - verified 6 July 2026
- Department of Home Affairs - verified 6 July 2026
- Department of Home Affairs - verified 6 July 2026
- Department of Home Affairs - verified 6 July 2026
- Department of Home Affairs - verified 6 July 2026
- Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI) - verified 6 July 2026
- Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada - verified 6 July 2026
- IRCC - verified 6 July 2026
- IRCC - verified 6 July 2026
- SIRI - verified 6 July 2026
- SIRI - verified 6 July 2026
- Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) - verified 6 July 2026
- Immigration New Zealand (INZ) - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Manpower (MOM) - verified 6 July 2026
- Ministry of Manpower (MOM) - verified 6 July 2026
- Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) - verified 6 July 2026
- Migrationsverket - verified 6 July 2026
- Migrationsverket - verified 6 July 2026
- Migrationsverket - verified 6 July 2026
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - verified 6 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "How current is Visa Atlas immigration data and which source records are stale?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#research-source-freshness. Last modified 2026-07-06.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.

Express Entry

2 capsules

Express Entry
Which Canada Express Entry categories have 2026 draws?
As of 2026-07-02, 5 of 10 current IRCC Express Entry categories have held a 2026 category-based draw. Current categories with no 2026 category round yet: Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) occupations, Education occupations, Researchers with Canadian work experience, Transport occupations, Skilled military recruits. The latest tracked category-based draw is round 422 (Healthcare and social services) on 2026-06-25, with 4,000 invitations and CRS 475.
Modified 2 July 2026
Canonical page
/research/canada-express-entry-category-tracker
Source dataset
/api/public/express-entry-categories
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- IRCC — Express Entry rounds of invitations - verified 2 July 2026
- IRCC - Express Entry category-based selection - verified 2 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "Which Canada Express Entry categories have 2026 draws?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#express-entry-categories-2026. Last modified 2026-07-02.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Express Entry
What is the latest tracked Canada Express Entry draw?
The latest tracked Canada Express Entry draw is round 422 (Healthcare and social services) on 2026-06-25: 4,000 invitations and a CRS cut-off of 475.
Modified 2 July 2026
Canonical page
/research/canada-express-entry-draw-tracker
Source dataset
/api/public/express-entry-draws
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- IRCC — Express Entry rounds of invitations - verified 2 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "What is the latest tracked Canada Express Entry draw?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#express-entry-latest-draw. Last modified 2026-07-02.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.

Salary thresholds

21 capsules

Salary thresholds
What salary do you need for a skilled-work visa in Australia?
The main skilled-work salary floor in Commonwealth of Australia is A$79,423 per year (Core Skills Income Threshold (CSIT, formerly TSMIT)), effective 1 July 2026. Occupation-specific going rates may bind higher.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/salary-thresholds/australia
Source dataset
/api/public/salary-thresholds
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Home Affairs - salary requirements - verified 1 July 2026
- Home Affairs - Core Skills stream - verified 1 July 2026
- Home Affairs — Subclass 189 - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "What salary do you need for a skilled-work visa in Australia?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#salary-australia. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Salary thresholds
What salary do you need for a skilled-work visa in Austria?
Republic of Austria does not publish one fixed national salary floor for Red-White-Red Card - shortage occupation collective-pay test. Official source note: No single published salary number for the shortage-occupation skilled-worker route. The job offer must pay at least the minimum legal or collective-agreement remuneration for the occupation.
Modified 27 June 2026
Canonical page
/salary-thresholds/austria
Source dataset
/api/public/salary-thresholds
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Migration.gv.at - Skilled Workers in Shortage Occupations - verified 27 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "What salary do you need for a skilled-work visa in Austria?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#salary-austria. Last modified 2026-06-27.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Salary thresholds
What salary do you need for a skilled-work visa in Canada?
The main skilled-work salary floor in Canada is CA$75,000 per year (LMIA — High-wage stream floor (indicative)), effective 27 June 2025. Occupation-specific going rates may bind higher.
Modified 1 June 2026
Canonical page
/salary-thresholds/canada
Source dataset
/api/public/salary-thresholds
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- ESDC — Provincial/territorial median wages - verified 1 June 2026
- ESDC - Temporary Foreign Worker Program refusal to process - verified 1 June 2026
- IRCC — Provincial Nominee Program - verified 1 June 2026
- IRCC — Start-up Visa eligibility - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "What salary do you need for a skilled-work visa in Canada?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#salary-canada. Last modified 2026-06-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Salary thresholds
What salary do you need for a skilled-work visa in Denmark?
The main skilled-work salary floor in Kingdom of Denmark is DKK 552,000 per year (Pay Limit Scheme salary floor), effective 1 January 2026. Occupation-specific going rates may bind higher.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/salary-thresholds/denmark
Source dataset
/api/public/salary-thresholds
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- New to Denmark - Pay Limit Scheme - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "What salary do you need for a skilled-work visa in Denmark?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#salary-denmark. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Salary thresholds
What salary do you need for a skilled-work visa in Finland?
The main skilled-work salary floor in Republic of Finland is €3,937 per month (Specialist residence permit salary threshold), effective 1 January 2026. Occupation-specific going rates may bind higher.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/salary-thresholds/finland
Source dataset
/api/public/salary-thresholds
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Migri - Specialist residence permit - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "What salary do you need for a skilled-work visa in Finland?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#salary-finland. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Salary thresholds
What salary do you need for a skilled-work visa in France?
The main skilled-work salary floor in French Republic is €39,582 per year (Passeport talent - salaried qualified employee), effective 1 June 2026. Occupation-specific going rates may bind higher.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/salary-thresholds/france
Source dataset
/api/public/salary-thresholds
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Service-Public.fr - Passeport talent - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "What salary do you need for a skilled-work visa in France?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#salary-france. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Salary thresholds
What salary do you need for a skilled-work visa in Germany?
The main skilled-work salary floor in Federal Republic of Germany is €50,700 per year (EU Blue Card — general threshold), effective 1 January 2026. Occupation-specific going rates may bind higher.
Modified 22 June 2026
Canonical page
/salary-thresholds/germany
Source dataset
/api/public/salary-thresholds
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Make it in Germany — EU Blue Card - verified 22 June 2026
- Make it in Germany — Skilled workers - verified 22 June 2026
- Make it in Germany — Chancenkarte - verified 22 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "What salary do you need for a skilled-work visa in Germany?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#salary-germany. Last modified 2026-06-22.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Salary thresholds
What salary do you need for a skilled-work visa in Hong Kong?
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China does not publish one fixed national salary floor for General Employment Policy - market remuneration test. Official source note: No fixed numeric salary floor. The confirmed offer must provide a remuneration package commensurate with the prevailing market level for comparable Hong Kong roles.
Modified 27 June 2026
Canonical page
/salary-thresholds/hong-kong
Source dataset
/api/public/salary-thresholds
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Hong Kong Immigration Department - General Employment Policy - verified 27 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "What salary do you need for a skilled-work visa in Hong Kong?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#salary-hong-kong. Last modified 2026-06-27.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Salary thresholds
What salary do you need for a skilled-work visa in Ireland?
The main skilled-work salary floor in Republic of Ireland is €40,904 per year (Critical Skills Employment Permit — general floor), effective 1 March 2026. Occupation-specific going rates may bind higher.
Modified 22 June 2026
Canonical page
/salary-thresholds/ireland
Source dataset
/api/public/salary-thresholds
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- DETE — Critical Skills Employment Permit - verified 22 June 2026
- DETE — General Employment Permit - verified 22 June 2026
- DETE — Intra-Company Transfer Permit - verified 22 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "What salary do you need for a skilled-work visa in Ireland?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#salary-ireland. Last modified 2026-06-22.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Salary thresholds
What salary do you need for a skilled-work visa in Italy?
Italian Republic does not publish one fixed national salary floor for EU Blue Card Italy - verify current Blue Card pay rule. Official source note: No verified numeric floor is stored here. The Italian employer must satisfy the current Carta Blu UE pay and qualification rules; verify the live threshold with Ministero del Lavoro or Sportello Unico before filing.
Modified 27 June 2026
Canonical page
/salary-thresholds/italy
Source dataset
/api/public/salary-thresholds
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- EU Immigration Portal - Highly-qualified worker in Italy - verified 27 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "What salary do you need for a skilled-work visa in Italy?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#salary-italy. Last modified 2026-06-27.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Salary thresholds
What salary do you need for a skilled-work visa in Netherlands?
The main skilled-work salary floor in Kingdom of the Netherlands is €5,942 per month (Kennismigrant — 30+), effective 1 January 2026. Occupation-specific going rates may bind higher.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/salary-thresholds/netherlands
Source dataset
/api/public/salary-thresholds
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- IND — Required amounts income requirements - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "What salary do you need for a skilled-work visa in Netherlands?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#salary-netherlands. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Salary thresholds
What salary do you need for a skilled-work visa in New Zealand?
The main skilled-work salary floor in New Zealand is NZ$35 per hour (SMC skilled job - ANZSCO levels 1 to 3), effective 9 March 2026. Occupation-specific going rates may bind higher.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/salary-thresholds/new-zealand
Source dataset
/api/public/salary-thresholds
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Immigration New Zealand - Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa - verified 1 July 2026
- Immigration New Zealand - Accredited Employer Work Visa - verified 1 July 2026
- Immigration New Zealand - Operational Manual U8.20 - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "What salary do you need for a skilled-work visa in New Zealand?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#salary-new-zealand. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Salary thresholds
What salary do you need for a skilled-work visa in Norway?
The main skilled-work salary floor in Kingdom of Norway is NOK 545,400 per year (Skilled worker permit - bachelor-level salary floor where no collective agreement applies), effective 1 July 2026. Occupation-specific going rates may bind higher.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/salary-thresholds/norway
Source dataset
/api/public/salary-thresholds
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- UDI - Pay and working conditions in Norway - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "What salary do you need for a skilled-work visa in Norway?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#salary-norway. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Salary thresholds
What salary do you need for a skilled-work visa in Portugal?
The main skilled-work salary floor in Portuguese Republic is €11,040 per year (D7 — passive income minimum), effective 1 January 2026. Occupation-specific going rates may bind higher.
Modified 1 June 2026
Canonical page
/salary-thresholds/portugal
Source dataset
/api/public/salary-thresholds
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- AIMA — Residence visas - verified 1 June 2026
- IAPMEI — Tech Visa - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "What salary do you need for a skilled-work visa in Portugal?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#salary-portugal. Last modified 2026-06-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Salary thresholds
What salary do you need for a skilled-work visa in Singapore?
The main skilled-work salary floor in Republic of Singapore is SGD 5,600 per month (Employment Pass - all sectors except financial services), effective 1 January 2025. Occupation-specific going rates may bind higher.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/salary-thresholds/singapore
Source dataset
/api/public/salary-thresholds
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- MOM - Employment Pass eligibility - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "What salary do you need for a skilled-work visa in Singapore?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#salary-singapore. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Salary thresholds
What salary do you need for a skilled-work visa in Spain?
The main skilled-work salary floor in Kingdom of Spain is €34,188 per year (Digital Nomad Visa — remote-work income), effective 1 January 2026. Occupation-specific going rates may bind higher.
Modified 22 June 2026
Canonical page
/salary-thresholds/spain
Source dataset
/api/public/salary-thresholds
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- BOE — Real Decreto 126/2026 (SMI) - verified 22 June 2026
- UGE-CE — June 2026 salary threshold note - verified 22 June 2026
- Ministerio de Inclusión — Non-lucrative residence - verified 22 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "What salary do you need for a skilled-work visa in Spain?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#salary-spain. Last modified 2026-06-22.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Salary thresholds
What salary do you need for a skilled-work visa in Sweden?
The main skilled-work salary floor in Kingdom of Sweden is SEK 34,470 per month (Employee work permit salary requirement), effective 16 June 2026. Occupation-specific going rates may bind higher.
Modified 27 June 2026
Canonical page
/salary-thresholds/sweden
Source dataset
/api/public/salary-thresholds
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Swedish Migration Agency - Employees - verified 27 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "What salary do you need for a skilled-work visa in Sweden?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#salary-sweden. Last modified 2026-06-27.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Salary thresholds
What salary do you need for a skilled-work visa in Switzerland?
Swiss Confederation does not publish one fixed national salary floor for B permit third-country national - customary salary test. Official source note: No single federal numeric floor. The Swiss employer must show salary and working conditions customary for the location, profession, and sector, and must pass the priority/labour-market test.
Modified 27 June 2026
Canonical page
/salary-thresholds/switzerland
Source dataset
/api/public/salary-thresholds
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- SEM - Non-EU/EFTA nationals - verified 27 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "What salary do you need for a skilled-work visa in Switzerland?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#salary-switzerland. Last modified 2026-06-27.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Salary thresholds
What salary do you need for a skilled-work visa in United Arab Emirates?
The main skilled-work salary floor in United Arab Emirates is AED 360,000 per year (Golden Visa — skilled employee minimum), effective 3 October 2022. Occupation-specific going rates may bind higher.
Modified 1 June 2026
Canonical page
/salary-thresholds/uae
Source dataset
/api/public/salary-thresholds
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- UAE Government Portal — Family visa - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "What salary do you need for a skilled-work visa in United Arab Emirates?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#salary-uae. Last modified 2026-06-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Salary thresholds
What salary do you need for a skilled-work visa in United Kingdom?
The main skilled-work salary floor in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is £41,700 per year (Skilled Worker — general threshold), effective 22 July 2025. Occupation-specific going rates may bind higher.
Modified 30 May 2026
Canonical page
/salary-thresholds/uk
Source dataset
/api/public/salary-thresholds
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- GOV.UK — Appendix Skilled Worker - verified 30 May 2026
- GOV.UK — Immigration Salary List - verified 30 May 2026
- GOV.UK — Health and Care Worker - verified 30 May 2026
- GOV.UK — Global Talent - verified 30 May 2026
Visa Atlas, "What salary do you need for a skilled-work visa in United Kingdom?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#salary-uk. Last modified 2026-05-30.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Salary thresholds
What salary do you need for a skilled-work visa in United States?
The main skilled-work salary floor in United States of America is US$62,000 per year (H-1B — Level 1 prevailing wage (median across SOC codes)), effective 1 July 2024. Occupation-specific going rates may bind higher.
Modified 20 April 2026
Canonical page
/salary-thresholds/us
Source dataset
/api/public/salary-thresholds
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- DOL — FLC wage search - verified 20 April 2026
- USCIS — L-1B - verified 20 April 2026
- USCIS — EB-5 - verified 20 April 2026
Visa Atlas, "What salary do you need for a skilled-work visa in United States?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#salary-us. Last modified 2026-04-20.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.

Fees

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Fees
How much does the Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) cost in Australia?
Home Affairs current pricing lists the subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme visa application charge at AUD 6,140 for the main applicant, with AUD 3,070 per adult dependant and AUD 1,535 per child, before any functional-English second instalment.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/fees/australia/subclass-186-ens
Source dataset
/api/public/fees
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Home Affairs - current visa pricing table - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "How much does the Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) cost in Australia?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#fee-australia-subclass-186-ens. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Fees
How much does the Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) cost in Australia?
The Australia subclass 189 Skilled Independent visa costs roughly A$6,640 for a single primary applicant once the current VAC, a police clearance and an indicative health examination are included, before skills-assessment and English-test costs.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/fees/australia/subclass-189-skilled-independent
Source dataset
/api/public/fees
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Home Affairs — current visa pricing table - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "How much does the Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) cost in Australia?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#fee-australia-subclass-189-skilled-independent. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Fees
How much does the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) cost in Australia?
The Australia subclass 190 Skilled Nominated visa costs about A$6,650 for a single applicant before skills-assessment and English-test costs, plus any state or territory nomination fee.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/fees/australia/subclass-190-skilled-nominated
Source dataset
/api/public/fees
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Home Affairs - current visa pricing table - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "How much does the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) cost in Australia?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#fee-australia-subclass-190-skilled-nominated. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Fees
How much does the Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482) cost in Australia?
Home Affairs current pricing lists the subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa application charge at AUD 4,015 for the main applicant, with AUD 4,015 per adult dependant and AUD 1,005 per child, before any conditional subsequent temporary application charge.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/fees/australia/subclass-482-tss
Source dataset
/api/public/fees
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Home Affairs - current visa pricing table - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "How much does the Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482) cost in Australia?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#fee-australia-subclass-482-tss. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Fees
How much does the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) cost in Australia?
The Australia subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional visa costs about A$6,650 for a single applicant before skills-assessment and English-test costs, plus any state or territory nomination fee where applicable.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/fees/australia/subclass-491-skilled-regional
Source dataset
/api/public/fees
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Home Affairs - current visa pricing table - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "How much does the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) cost in Australia?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#fee-australia-subclass-491-skilled-regional. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Fees
How much does the Red-White-Red Card (Rot-Weiß-Rot-Karte) cost in Austria?
Austria publishes a EUR 218 application fee for the Red-White-Red Card, with the same fee shown for Red-White-Red Card plus/family applications.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/fees/austria/red-white-red-card
Source dataset
/api/public/fees
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Migration.gv.at - Skilled Workers in Shortage Occupations - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "How much does the Red-White-Red Card (Rot-Weiß-Rot-Karte) cost in Austria?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#fee-austria-red-white-red-card. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Fees
How much does the Express Entry — Canadian Experience Class (CEC) cost in Canada?
Canada Express Entry Canadian Experience Class costs CAD 1,675 in IRCC government fees for a single principal applicant, plus a mandatory language test paid to the test provider. CEC has no settlement-funds requirement.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/fees/canada/express-entry-cec
Source dataset
/api/public/fees
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- IRCC — Fee list for permanent residence applications - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "How much does the Express Entry — Canadian Experience Class (CEC) cost in Canada?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#fee-canada-express-entry-cec. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Fees
How much does the Express Entry — Federal Skilled Trades (FST) cost in Canada?
Canada Express Entry Federal Skilled Trades costs CAD 1,675 in IRCC government fees for a single principal applicant, plus mandatory language testing and any trade-certificate assessment or exam cost where the applicant does not rely on a qualifying job offer.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/fees/canada/express-entry-fst
Source dataset
/api/public/fees
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- IRCC - Fee list for permanent residence applications - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "How much does the Express Entry — Federal Skilled Trades (FST) cost in Canada?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#fee-canada-express-entry-fst. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Fees
How much does the Express Entry — Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) cost in Canada?
Canada Express Entry (Federal Skilled Worker) costs about CA$1,675 in government fees for a single applicant, plus roughly CA$550 in pre-application third-party costs (ECA + language test).
Modified 1 June 2026
Canonical page
/fees/canada/express-entry-fsw
Source dataset
/api/public/fees
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- IRCC — Fee list for permanent residence applications - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How much does the Express Entry — Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) cost in Canada?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#fee-canada-express-entry-fsw. Last modified 2026-06-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Fees
How much does the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) cost in Canada?
Canada Express Entry-linked PNP costs CAD 1,675 in federal IRCC fees for a single principal applicant, plus the province-specific nomination fee. An Ontario Express Entry worked case is CAD 3,175 before third-party test, ECA, medical, police-certificate and translation costs.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/fees/canada/pnp
Source dataset
/api/public/fees
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- IRCC - Fee list for permanent residence applications - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "How much does the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) cost in Canada?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#fee-canada-pnp. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Fees
How much does the Pay Limit Scheme (Beloebsordningen) cost in Denmark?
Denmark lists a DKK 6,810 fee for the Pay Limit Scheme work-permit application and DKK 3,080 per accompanying family member to an employee.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/fees/denmark/pay-limit-scheme
Source dataset
/api/public/fees
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- New to Denmark - Pay Limit Scheme - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "How much does the Pay Limit Scheme (Beloebsordningen) cost in Denmark?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#fee-denmark-pay-limit-scheme. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Fees
How much does the Residence permit for a specialist cost in Finland?
Finland lists EUR 530 for an electronic first specialist residence permit, EUR 630 on paper, optional D visas at EUR 95 online, and separate family-member residence-permit fees.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/fees/finland/residence-permit-specialist
Source dataset
/api/public/fees
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Migri - Processing fees and payment methods - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "How much does the Residence permit for a specialist cost in Finland?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#fee-finland-residence-permit-specialist. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Fees
How much does the Talent Passport — Salaried Employee (Passeport Talent Salarié) cost in France?
France publishes EUR 350 in residence-card tax and stamp duty for Talent Passport salaried workers.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/fees/france/talent-passport-salaried
Source dataset
/api/public/fees
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Service-Public.fr - Passeport talent - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "How much does the Talent Passport — Salaried Employee (Passeport Talent Salarié) cost in France?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#fee-france-talent-passport-salaried. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Fees
How much does the Chancenkarte (Germany Opportunity Card) cost in Germany?
The Chancenkarte itself costs only €75 in government fees, but the realistic out-of-pocket for a 12-month application is €14,000–€15,000 once the blocked-account funding is included. Most of that money is yours, released back monthly after arrival.
Modified 22 June 2026
Canonical page
/fees/germany/chancenkarte
Source dataset
/api/public/fees
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Make it in Germany — Opportunity Card - verified 22 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How much does the Chancenkarte (Germany Opportunity Card) cost in Germany?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#fee-germany-chancenkarte. Last modified 2026-06-22.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Fees
How much does the EU Blue Card (Germany) cost in Germany?
The EU Blue Card in Germany costs roughly €185 in government fees for a single applicant — one of the cheapest skilled-worker routes in the OECD.
Modified 22 June 2026
Canonical page
/fees/germany/eu-blue-card
Source dataset
/api/public/fees
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Make it in Germany — EU Blue Card - verified 22 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How much does the EU Blue Card (Germany) cost in Germany?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#fee-germany-eu-blue-card. Last modified 2026-06-22.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Fees
How much does the General Employment Policy (GEP) cost in Hong Kong?
A Hong Kong GEP application with an initial stay over 180 days costs HKD 1,900 in listed Immigration Department fees.
Modified 27 June 2026
Canonical page
/fees/hong-kong/general-employment-policy
Source dataset
/api/public/fees
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Hong Kong Immigration Department - Fee tables - verified 27 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How much does the General Employment Policy (GEP) cost in Hong Kong?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#fee-hong-kong-general-employment-policy. Last modified 2026-06-27.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Fees
How much does the Critical Skills Employment Permit cost in Ireland?
A Critical Skills Employment Permit to Ireland costs around €1,300 in government fees for a single applicant — the CSEP fee is typically employer-borne, so the worker's out-of-pocket cost is closer to €300.
Modified 1 June 2026
Canonical page
/fees/ireland/critical-skills-employment-permit
Source dataset
/api/public/fees
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- DETE — Fees for employment permits - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How much does the Critical Skills Employment Permit cost in Ireland?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#fee-ireland-critical-skills-employment-permit. Last modified 2026-06-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Fees
How much does the Citizenship by Descent (Jure Sanguinis) cost in Italy?
MAECI now lists EUR 600 for adult applications seeking recognition of Italian citizenship.
Modified 27 June 2026
Canonical page
/fees/italy/citizenship-by-descent
Source dataset
/api/public/fees
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- MAECI - Citizenship - verified 27 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How much does the Citizenship by Descent (Jure Sanguinis) cost in Italy?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#fee-italy-citizenship-by-descent. Last modified 2026-06-27.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Fees
How much does the Dutch-American Friendship Treaty (DAFT) entrepreneur cost in Netherlands?
DAFT costs US citizens about €510 in IND and KvK fees, plus €4,500 that must be maintained as Dutch business equity throughout the permit.
Modified 1 June 2026
Canonical page
/fees/netherlands/daft
Source dataset
/api/public/fees
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- IND — Residence permit for self-employed persons (incl. DAFT) - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How much does the Dutch-American Friendship Treaty (DAFT) entrepreneur cost in Netherlands?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#fee-netherlands-daft. Last modified 2026-06-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Fees
How much does the Highly Skilled Migrant (Kennismigrant) cost in Netherlands?
The Netherlands Highly Skilled Migrant route has a EUR 423 IND application fee for the employee when the Dutch employer is already an IND-recognised sponsor.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/fees/netherlands/highly-skilled-migrant
Source dataset
/api/public/fees
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- IND - fees and costs of an application - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "How much does the Highly Skilled Migrant (Kennismigrant) cost in Netherlands?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#fee-netherlands-highly-skilled-migrant. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Fees
How much does the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) cost in New Zealand?
New Zealand lists the AEWV worker application from NZD 1,540, with separate employer-side accreditation and job-check fees where the employer is not already ready to hire.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/fees/new-zealand/accredited-employer-work-visa
Source dataset
/api/public/fees
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Immigration New Zealand - Accredited Employer Work Visa - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "How much does the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) cost in New Zealand?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#fee-new-zealand-accredited-employer-work-visa. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Fees
How much does the Partner of a New Zealander Resident Visa cost in New Zealand?
New Zealand lists the Partner of a New Zealander Resident Visa from NZD 5,360, with an optional partner work visa from NZD 1,630 available while the residence application is under way.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/fees/new-zealand/partner-resident-visa
Source dataset
/api/public/fees
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Immigration New Zealand - Partner of a New Zealander Resident Visa - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "How much does the Partner of a New Zealander Resident Visa cost in New Zealand?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#fee-new-zealand-partner-resident-visa. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Fees
How much does the Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa cost in New Zealand?
New Zealand publishes NZD 6,450 as the application cost for the Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa, with no separate EOI submission fee.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/fees/new-zealand/skilled-migrant-category
Source dataset
/api/public/fees
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Immigration New Zealand - Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "How much does the Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa cost in New Zealand?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#fee-new-zealand-skilled-migrant-category. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Fees
How much does the Student Visa cost in New Zealand?
New Zealand lists the Fee Paying Student Visa from NZD 850, with living-cost funds of NZD 20,000 per year required on top for tertiary students.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/fees/new-zealand/student-visa-nz
Source dataset
/api/public/fees
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Immigration New Zealand - Fee Paying Student Visa - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "How much does the Student Visa cost in New Zealand?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#fee-new-zealand-student-visa-nz. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Fees
How much does the Working Holiday Visa cost in New Zealand?
New Zealand working holiday visas are listed from NZD 770 on current INZ country pages, with exact totals varying by country scheme.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/fees/new-zealand/working-holiday-nz
Source dataset
/api/public/fees
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Immigration New Zealand - United Kingdom Working Holiday Visa - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "How much does the Working Holiday Visa cost in New Zealand?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#fee-new-zealand-working-holiday-nz. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Fees
How much does the Skilled Worker Residence Permit (Oppholdstillatelse som faglaert) cost in Norway?
Norway lists NOK 6,300 for an adult skilled-worker residence permit application, with NOK 3,150 for under-18 work applicants and separate first-time family immigration fees.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/fees/norway/skilled-worker-permit
Source dataset
/api/public/fees
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- UDI - Fees - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "How much does the Skilled Worker Residence Permit (Oppholdstillatelse som faglaert) cost in Norway?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#fee-norway-skilled-worker-permit. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Fees
How much does the D7 visa (passive income / retirement) cost in Portugal?
Portugal D7 government fees total around €490 in year one for a single applicant, split between the €110 consular national-visa fee and the AIMA residence-permit issuance.
Modified 1 June 2026
Canonical page
/fees/portugal/d7-passive-income
Source dataset
/api/public/fees
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Portuguese Consulate — National visa fees - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How much does the D7 visa (passive income / retirement) cost in Portugal?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#fee-portugal-d7-passive-income. Last modified 2026-06-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Fees
How much does the Employment Pass (EP) cost in Singapore?
A Singapore Employment Pass costs SGD 330 in mandatory MOM government fees for a single applicant, excluding any Multiple Journey Visa charge.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/fees/singapore/employment-pass
Source dataset
/api/public/fees
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- MOM - Employment Pass application - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "How much does the Employment Pass (EP) cost in Singapore?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#fee-singapore-employment-pass. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Fees
How much does the S Pass cost in Singapore?
A Singapore S Pass has SGD 205 in MOM application and issuance fees for the primary pass, excluding the employer-side S Pass levy of SGD 650/month and medical-insurance obligations.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/fees/singapore/s-pass
Source dataset
/api/public/fees
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- MOM - Apply for an S Pass - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "How much does the S Pass cost in Singapore?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#fee-singapore-s-pass. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Fees
How much does the Digital Nomad Visa (Spain) cost in Spain?
The Spain Digital Nomad Visa costs around EUR 1,020 in year one for a single applicant applying from abroad, mostly driven by private health insurance rather than the small government residence tasa (€10.94).
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/fees/spain/digital-nomad-visa
Source dataset
/api/public/fees
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- BOE — Orden PJC/617/2025 (immigration fees) - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "How much does the Digital Nomad Visa (Spain) cost in Spain?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#fee-spain-digital-nomad-visa. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Fees
How much does the Work Permit (Arbetstillstånd) cost in Sweden?
A Swedish employee work-permit application costs SEK 2,200 for the principal applicant.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/fees/sweden/work-permit-sweden
Source dataset
/api/public/fees
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Swedish Migration Agency - Employees - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "How much does the Work Permit (Arbetstillstånd) cost in Sweden?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#fee-sweden-work-permit-sweden. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Fees
How much does the UAE Golden Visa cost in United Arab Emirates?
The UAE Golden Visa typically costs around AED 5,000–5,500 (≈$1,400) in government fees for a 10-year grant for a single applicant applying inside the UAE.
Modified 1 June 2026
Canonical page
/fees/uae/golden-visa
Source dataset
/api/public/fees
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- GDRFA Dubai — Golden Visa service - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How much does the UAE Golden Visa cost in United Arab Emirates?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#fee-uae-golden-visa. Last modified 2026-06-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Fees
How much does the Health and Care Worker visa cost in United Kingdom?
The UK Health and Care Worker visa costs roughly £340 for a single applicant on a 3-year grant — dramatically cheaper than the general Skilled Worker route because IHS is waived.
Modified 1 June 2026
Canonical page
/fees/uk/health-and-care-worker
Source dataset
/api/public/fees
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- GOV.UK — Health and Care Worker visa: how much it costs - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How much does the Health and Care Worker visa cost in United Kingdom?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#fee-uk-health-and-care-worker. Last modified 2026-06-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Fees
How much does the Skilled Worker visa cost in United Kingdom?
The UK Skilled Worker visa costs around £3,950 in government fees for a single applicant on a 3-year grant at the general rate, dominated by the £1,035/year Immigration Health Surcharge.
Modified 1 June 2026
Canonical page
/fees/uk/skilled-worker
Source dataset
/api/public/fees
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- GOV.UK — Skilled Worker visa: how much it costs - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How much does the Skilled Worker visa cost in United Kingdom?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#fee-uk-skilled-worker. Last modified 2026-06-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Fees
How much does the H-1B Specialty Occupation cost in United States?
A single initial H-1B petition costs around $3,600 in USCIS filing fees for a standard employer, excluding premium processing and the separate consular visa fee.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/fees/us/h-1b
Source dataset
/api/public/fees
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- USCIS — Fee Schedule (Form G-1055) - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "How much does the H-1B Specialty Occupation cost in United States?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#fee-us-h-1b. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Fees
How much does the O-1 Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or Achievement cost in United States?
An O-1 petition typically costs USD 1,655 in USCIS filing fees for a standard employer, excluding optional premium processing, consular MRV fees, dependant filings and professional-service costs.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/fees/us/o-1
Source dataset
/api/public/fees
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- USCIS - Form G-1055 fee schedule - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "How much does the O-1 Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or Achievement cost in United States?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#fee-us-o-1. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Fees
How much does the TN USMCA Professionals (Canada & Mexico) cost in United States?
TN remains one of the lowest-cost US work routes: about USD 80 for a Canadian citizen using the CBP land-border baseline, or the USD 185 MRV consular fee for Mexican citizens, with no employer petition required for most first-time outside-US applications.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/fees/us/tn
Source dataset
/api/public/fees
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- USCIS / CBP / State Department TN fee sources - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "How much does the TN USMCA Professionals (Canada & Mexico) cost in United States?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#fee-us-tn. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.

Processing times

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Processing times
How long does the National Innovation visa (formerly Global Talent) take in Australia?
National Innovation visa (formerly Global Talent) processing in Australia: 3 months to 365 days. Global Talent (subclass 858) processing varies by sector; 3–12 months is typical.
Modified 1 June 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/australia/global-talent-au
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Home Affairs — Global Talent visa - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the National Innovation visa (formerly Global Talent) take in Australia?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-australia-global-talent-au. Last modified 2026-06-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the Partner visa (subclass 820/801, 309/100) take in Australia?
Partner visa (subclass 820/801, 309/100) processing in Australia: 15 months to 30 months. Partner visa (subclass 309/100 and 820/801) processing is among the slowest in the system: 15–30 months is typical.
Modified 1 June 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/australia/partner-visa-au
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Home Affairs — Partner visa - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the Partner visa (subclass 820/801, 309/100) take in Australia?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-australia-partner-visa-au. Last modified 2026-06-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the Australian Student visa (subclass 500) take in Australia?
Australian Student visa (subclass 500) processing in Australia: 4 weeks to 16 weeks. Student visa (subclass 500) typically resolves in 4–16 weeks depending on source country and provider risk rating.
Modified 1 June 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/australia/student-au
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Home Affairs — Student visa - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the Australian Student visa (subclass 500) take in Australia?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-australia-student-au. Last modified 2026-06-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) take in Australia?
Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) processing in Australia: 6 months to 14 months. Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) permanent-residence applications are typically decided in about 6–14 months. Where you land in that range depends mostly on the stream you use: the Temporary Residence Transition stream – for people already working for their sponsor on a 482/TSS visa – tends to be quicker than Direct Entry, which carries a fuller skills assessment and document check.
Modified 1 June 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/australia/subclass-186-ens
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Home Affairs — Global visa processing times - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) take in Australia?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-australia-subclass-186-ens. Last modified 2026-06-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) take in Australia?
Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) processing in Australia: 6 months to 365 days. Home Affairs publishes a typical decision window of 6–12 months for the subclass 189 Skilled Independent visa, counted from the date you lodge. Because 189 is points-tested and invitation-only, much of the real waiting often happens earlier – in the SkillSelect pool, waiting for an invitation to apply.
Modified 1 June 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/australia/subclass-189-skilled-independent
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Home Affairs — Global visa processing times - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) take in Australia?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-australia-subclass-189-skilled-independent. Last modified 2026-06-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) take in Australia?
Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) processing in Australia: 6 months to 365 days. 6–12 months typical; state nomination stage is separate.
Modified 1 June 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/australia/subclass-190-skilled-nominated
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Home Affairs — Global visa processing times - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) take in Australia?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-australia-subclass-190-skilled-nominated. Last modified 2026-06-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482) take in Australia?
Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482) processing in Australia: 2 weeks to 8 weeks. Home Affairs publishes 50th and 90th percentile windows per stream. Short-term / Medium-term Skills Shortage typically resolves at 2–8 weeks; accredited sponsors see faster outcomes.
Modified 1 June 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/australia/subclass-482-tss
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Home Affairs — Global visa processing times - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482) take in Australia?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-australia-subclass-482-tss. Last modified 2026-06-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) take in Australia?
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) processing in Australia: 6 months to 365 days. 6–12 months typical for the subclass 491 provisional regional visa.
Modified 1 June 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/australia/subclass-491-skilled-regional
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Home Affairs — Global visa processing times - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) take in Australia?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-australia-subclass-491-skilled-regional. Last modified 2026-06-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the Working Holiday Maker visa (subclass 417/462) take in Australia?
Working Holiday Maker visa (subclass 417/462) processing in Australia: 1 weeks to 2 months. Working Holiday (417/462) typically resolves in 1–8 weeks; online lodgement is generally fastest.
Modified 1 June 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/australia/working-holiday
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Home Affairs — Working Holiday Maker - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the Working Holiday Maker visa (subclass 417/462) take in Australia?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-australia-working-holiday. Last modified 2026-06-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the Red-White-Red Card (Rot-Weiß-Rot-Karte) take in Austria?
Migration.gv.at - Skilled Workers in Shortage Occupations does not publish a central processing time for this route. Check the Austrian representation or competent residence authority for the current AMS opinion, residence-title, and consular appointment timing.
Modified 27 June 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/austria/red-white-red-card
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Migration.gv.at - Skilled Workers in Shortage Occupations - verified 27 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the Red-White-Red Card (Rot-Weiß-Rot-Karte) take in Austria?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-austria-red-white-red-card. Last modified 2026-06-27.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the Express Entry — Canadian Experience Class (CEC) take in Canada?
Express Entry — Canadian Experience Class (CEC) processing in Canada: 5 months to 7 months. IRCC’s service standard for Canadian Experience Class under Express Entry is 5 months from AOR, though the posted estimate moved out to about 7 months (≈210 days) in early 2026.
Modified 1 June 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/canada/express-entry-cec
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- IRCC — Check processing times - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the Express Entry — Canadian Experience Class (CEC) take in Canada?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-canada-express-entry-cec. Last modified 2026-06-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the Express Entry — Federal Skilled Trades (FST) take in Canada?
Express Entry — Federal Skilled Trades (FST) processing in Canada: 5 months to 8 months. Federal Skilled Trades applications run through Express Entry after ITA; the current model treats the post-AOR federal stage as roughly 5-8 months, with draw timing and trade-certification steps separate.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/canada/express-entry-fst
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- IRCC — Check processing times - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the Express Entry — Federal Skilled Trades (FST) take in Canada?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-canada-express-entry-fst. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the Express Entry — Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) take in Canada?
Express Entry — Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) processing in Canada: 5 months to 8 months. IRCC service standard for Federal Skilled Worker under Express Entry is 5–8 months from AOR.
Modified 1 June 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/canada/express-entry-fsw
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- IRCC — Check processing times - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the Express Entry — Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) take in Canada?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-canada-express-entry-fsw. Last modified 2026-06-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) take in Canada?
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) processing in Canada: 2 months to 6 months. PGWP processing: 60 days (online in-Canada) up to 6 months for paper / at-port-of-entry applications.
Modified 1 June 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/canada/pgwp
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- IRCC — PGWP processing times - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) take in Canada?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-canada-pgwp. Last modified 2026-06-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) take in Canada?
Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) processing in Canada: 11 months to 18 months. Non-Express-Entry PNP federal-stage processing commonly runs 11–18 months; the preceding provincial nomination stage is separate and varies by province.
Modified 1 June 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/canada/pnp
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- IRCC — Check processing times - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) take in Canada?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-canada-pnp. Last modified 2026-06-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the Spousal / common-law sponsorship (Canada) take in Canada?
Spousal / common-law sponsorship (Canada) processing in Canada: 15 months to 21 months. IRCC’s 12-month service standard no longer reflects posted times: in early 2026 outland spousal sponsorship was quoted at about 15 months (≈450 days) and inland at about 21 months (≈630 days).
Modified 1 June 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/canada/spousal-sponsorship
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- IRCC — Sponsor your spouse - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the Spousal / common-law sponsorship (Canada) take in Canada?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-canada-spousal-sponsorship. Last modified 2026-06-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the Start-Up Visa (Canada) take in Canada?
Start-Up Visa (Canada) processing in Canada: 40 months to 52 months. The Start-Up Visa closed to new applications on 31 December 2025 (PR applications already in the queue are accepted until 30 June 2026). IRCC’s posted processing window for queued applications has stretched to around 40–52 months; short-term work permits can be issued in the meantime.
Modified 1 June 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/canada/start-up-visa
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- IRCC — Start-up Visa - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the Start-Up Visa (Canada) take in Canada?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-canada-start-up-visa. Last modified 2026-06-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the Canadian Study Permit take in Canada?
Canadian Study Permit processing in Canada: 3 weeks to 16 weeks. Study permit processing varies widely by country; typical range 3–16 weeks. SDS applications generally faster.
Modified 1 June 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/canada/study-permit-ca
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- IRCC — Study permit processing times - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the Canadian Study Permit take in Canada?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-canada-study-permit-ca. Last modified 2026-06-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the Pay Limit Scheme (Beloebsordningen) take in Denmark?
Pay Limit Scheme (Beloebsordningen) processing in Denmark: 1 months to 3 months. SIRI lists normal Pay Limit Scheme processing at 1 month, with up to 3 months where additional information is needed.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/denmark/pay-limit-scheme
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- New to Denmark - Pay Limit Scheme - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the Pay Limit Scheme (Beloebsordningen) take in Denmark?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-denmark-pay-limit-scheme. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the Talent Passport — Salaried Employee (Passeport Talent Salarié) take in France?
Service-Public.fr - Passeport talent does not publish a central processing time for this route. Check France-Visas and the relevant prefecture/consulate for the current front-office appointment and decision queue.
Modified 27 June 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/france/talent-passport-salaried
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Service-Public.fr - Passeport talent - verified 27 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the Talent Passport — Salaried Employee (Passeport Talent Salarié) take in France?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-france-talent-passport-salaried. Last modified 2026-06-27.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the Chancenkarte (Germany Opportunity Card) take in Germany?
Chancenkarte (Germany Opportunity Card) processing in Germany: 1 months to 3 months. Consular Chancenkarte (Opportunity Card) processing typically runs 1–3 months depending on the Auswärtiges Amt mission. Applications filed completely on digital.diplo.de average 6–8 weeks.
Modified 22 June 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/germany/chancenkarte
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Make-it-in-Germany — Opportunity Card - verified 22 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the Chancenkarte (Germany Opportunity Card) take in Germany?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-germany-chancenkarte. Last modified 2026-06-22.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the EU Blue Card (Germany) take in Germany?
EU Blue Card (Germany) processing in Germany: 1 months to 3 months. EU Directive 2021/1883 sets a 90-day statutory maximum for an EU Blue Card decision. In practice, Make-it-in-Germany publishes 1–3 months for consular processing from abroad and 4–6 weeks for in-country conversions at the Auslaenderbehoerde. Vorabzustimmung (pre-approval) by the Foreigners’ Authority shortens consular timelines materially.
Modified 22 June 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/germany/eu-blue-card
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Make-it-in-Germany - EU Blue Card - verified 22 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the EU Blue Card (Germany) take in Germany?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-germany-eu-blue-card. Last modified 2026-06-22.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the Family reunion residence permit take in Germany?
Family reunion residence permit processing in Germany: 3 months to 365 days. German family-reunion visas range from around 3 months – for example, a spouse joining an EU Blue Card holder on the fast-track – to more than a year at consulates with long appointment backlogs. For most families the deciding factor is how quickly you can get an appointment at your local German mission, not the decision itself.
Modified 22 June 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/germany/family-reunion-de
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Make it in Germany - Family reunification - verified 22 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the Family reunion residence permit take in Germany?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-germany-family-reunion-de. Last modified 2026-06-22.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the Freelance / Self-employment residence permit (§21 AufenthG) take in Germany?
Freelance / Self-employment residence permit (§21 AufenthG) processing in Germany: 2 months to 4 months. A German freelance residence permit (the Freiberufler route under § 21 AufenthG) typically takes about 2–4 months at a consulate. If you enter visa-free and apply in-country, the wait depends largely on your local Ausländerbehörde, which varies a lot by city – Berlin has historically run 3–6 months just to secure an appointment.
Modified 22 June 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/germany/freelancer-visa
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Make-it-in-Germany — Freelance residence permit - verified 22 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the Freelance / Self-employment residence permit (§21 AufenthG) take in Germany?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-germany-freelancer-visa. Last modified 2026-06-22.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the Job Seeker visa (§20 AufenthG) take in Germany?
Job Seeker visa (§20 AufenthG) processing in Germany: 1 months to 3 months. 1–3 months consular processing for the 6-month Job Seeker visa.
Modified 22 June 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/germany/job-seeker-visa
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- German Federal Foreign Office - Job Seeker visa - verified 22 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the Job Seeker visa (§20 AufenthG) take in Germany?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-germany-job-seeker-visa. Last modified 2026-06-22.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the Recognition Partnership (Anerkennungspartnerschaft) take in Germany?
Recognition Partnership (Anerkennungspartnerschaft) processing in Germany: 2 months to 4 months. 2–4 months typical; the recognition-partnership route bundles qualification recognition with residence processing.
Modified 22 June 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/germany/recognition-partnership
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Make-it-in-Germany — Recognition Partnership - verified 22 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the Recognition Partnership (Anerkennungspartnerschaft) take in Germany?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-germany-recognition-partnership. Last modified 2026-06-22.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the Skilled Worker residence permit (§18a/§18b AufenthG) take in Germany?
Skilled Worker residence permit (§18a/§18b AufenthG) processing in Germany: 1 months to 3 months. Consular decisions on Germany’s skilled-worker visa (§ 18a/18b AufenthG) typically take 1–3 months once you have an appointment. For most applicants the larger variable is everything that happens beforehand: securing a German employment contract and, in regulated professions, having your foreign qualification formally recognised.
Modified 22 June 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/germany/skilled-worker-de
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Make-it-in-Germany — Skilled Worker visa - verified 22 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the Skilled Worker residence permit (§18a/§18b AufenthG) take in Germany?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-germany-skilled-worker-de. Last modified 2026-06-22.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the German Student residence permit take in Germany?
German Student residence permit processing in Germany: 1 months to 3 months. 1–3 months typical consular processing; applicants must show Sperrkonto balance and admission confirmation.
Modified 22 June 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/germany/student-de
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Make it in Germany - Studying - verified 22 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the German Student residence permit take in Germany?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-germany-student-de. Last modified 2026-06-22.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the General Employment Policy (GEP) take in Hong Kong?
General Employment Policy (GEP) processing in Hong Kong: 4 weeks to 4 weeks. Hong Kong Immigration says General Employment Policy applications are normally finalised in four weeks once all documents and fees are received.
Modified 27 June 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/hong-kong/general-employment-policy
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Hong Kong Immigration Department - General Employment Policy - verified 27 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the General Employment Policy (GEP) take in Hong Kong?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-hong-kong-general-employment-policy. Last modified 2026-06-27.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the Critical Skills Employment Permit take in Ireland?
Critical Skills Employment Permit processing in Ireland: 3 weeks to 6 weeks. DETE publishes current processing dates weekly; Critical Skills Employment Permits are consistently prioritised over General permits, typically 3–6 weeks for trusted-partner employers.
Modified 1 June 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/ireland/critical-skills-employment-permit
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- DETE — Employment permits current processing dates - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the Critical Skills Employment Permit take in Ireland?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-ireland-critical-skills-employment-permit. Last modified 2026-06-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the General Employment Permit take in Ireland?
General Employment Permit processing in Ireland: 6 weeks to 13 weeks. DETE typically processes General Employment Permits in 6–13 weeks; non-trusted-partner applications sit at the longer end.
Modified 1 June 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/ireland/general-employment-permit
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- DETE — Employment permits current processing dates - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the General Employment Permit take in Ireland?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-ireland-general-employment-permit. Last modified 2026-06-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the Immigrant Investor Programme (IIP — closed) take in Ireland?
Department of Justice — IIP closure FAQ does not publish a central processing time for this route. Existing applicants should contact the IIP Unit at Department of Justice. New investor migration to Ireland should consider the STEP route.
Modified 22 June 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/ireland/iip-closed
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Department of Justice — IIP closure FAQ - verified 22 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the Immigrant Investor Programme (IIP — closed) take in Ireland?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-ireland-iip-closed. Last modified 2026-06-22.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the Join Family (Irish national or EEA national) take in Ireland?
Join Family (Irish national or EEA national) processing in Ireland: 6 months to 365 days. De Facto Partnership and Join Family cases commonly take 6–12 months; policy target is 6 months for straightforward applications.
Modified 22 June 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/ireland/join-family-of-irish-national
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Irish Immigration Service — Join Family - verified 22 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the Join Family (Irish national or EEA national) take in Ireland?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-ireland-join-family-of-irish-national. Last modified 2026-06-22.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the Stamp 4 permission take in Ireland?
Irish Immigration Service — Registration Office does not publish a central processing time for this route. Check the specific pathway (e.g. after 21 months on a Critical Skills permit) for the immigration permission rules that apply.
Modified 1 June 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/ireland/stamp-4
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Irish Immigration Service — Registration Office - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the Stamp 4 permission take in Ireland?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-ireland-stamp-4. Last modified 2026-06-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the Start-up Entrepreneur Programme (STEP) take in Ireland?
Start-up Entrepreneur Programme (STEP) processing in Ireland: 6 weeks to 12 weeks. Business-plan assessment by the STEP evaluation panel runs 6–12 weeks. Immigration permission stage is separate.
Modified 22 June 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/ireland/step-startup-visa
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Irish Immigration Service — STEP - verified 22 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the Start-up Entrepreneur Programme (STEP) take in Ireland?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-ireland-step-startup-visa. Last modified 2026-06-22.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the Irish Student visa (Stamp 2) take in Ireland?
Irish Student visa (Stamp 2) processing in Ireland: 4 weeks to 8 weeks. Consular Irish Study Visa processing typically runs 4–8 weeks; Dublin Visa Office publishes rolling queue dates.
Modified 1 June 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/ireland/student-visa
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Irish Immigration Service — Visa Decisions - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the Irish Student visa (Stamp 2) take in Ireland?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-ireland-student-visa. Last modified 2026-06-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the EU Blue Card (Carta Blu UE) take in Italy?
MAECI - The entry visa does not publish a central processing time for this route. Confirm current Sportello Unico nulla osta timing with the employer and the national-visa appointment/decision queue with the competent Italian consulate.
Modified 27 June 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/italy/eu-blue-card-italy
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- MAECI - The entry visa - verified 27 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the EU Blue Card (Carta Blu UE) take in Italy?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-italy-eu-blue-card-italy. Last modified 2026-06-27.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the Dutch-American Friendship Treaty (DAFT) entrepreneur take in Netherlands?
Dutch-American Friendship Treaty (DAFT) entrepreneur processing in Netherlands: 1 months to 3 months. DAFT (Dutch-American Friendship Treaty) applications commonly resolve in 4–12 weeks; the IND legal decision period is 90 days.
Modified 22 June 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/netherlands/daft
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- IND — Self-employed residence (DAFT) - verified 22 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the Dutch-American Friendship Treaty (DAFT) entrepreneur take in Netherlands?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-netherlands-daft. Last modified 2026-06-22.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the EU Blue Card (Netherlands) take in Netherlands?
EU Blue Card (Netherlands) processing in Netherlands: 2 weeks to 3 months. IND publishes a 90-day legal decision period; recognised-sponsor applications often resolve in 4–8 weeks.
Modified 22 June 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/netherlands/eu-blue-card-nl
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- IND — EU Blue Card - verified 22 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the EU Blue Card (Netherlands) take in Netherlands?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-netherlands-eu-blue-card-nl. Last modified 2026-06-22.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the Highly Skilled Migrant (Kennismigrant) take in Netherlands?
Highly Skilled Migrant (Kennismigrant) processing in Netherlands: 2 weeks to 3 months. IND legal decision period for Highly Skilled Migrant (Kennismigrant) is 90 days; recognised sponsors commonly see decisions in 2–4 weeks.
Modified 1 June 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/netherlands/highly-skilled-migrant
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- IND — Decision periods - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the Highly Skilled Migrant (Kennismigrant) take in Netherlands?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-netherlands-highly-skilled-migrant. Last modified 2026-06-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the Orientation year (Zoekjaar) take in Netherlands?
Orientation year (Zoekjaar) processing in Netherlands: 2 weeks to 3 months. IND legal decision period is 90 days; common 2–6 week outcomes for complete applications.
Modified 22 June 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/netherlands/orientation-year
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- IND — Orientation year - verified 22 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the Orientation year (Zoekjaar) take in Netherlands?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-netherlands-orientation-year. Last modified 2026-06-22.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the Partner residence (Dutch national or resident sponsor) take in Netherlands?
Partner residence (Dutch national or resident sponsor) processing in Netherlands: 2 months to 6 months. IND legal decision period is 90 days; real-world processing runs 2–6 months for complete applications.
Modified 22 June 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/netherlands/partner-visa-nl
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- IND — Family reunification - verified 22 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the Partner residence (Dutch national or resident sponsor) take in Netherlands?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-netherlands-partner-visa-nl. Last modified 2026-06-22.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the Startup Visa (Netherlands) take in Netherlands?
Startup Visa (Netherlands) processing in Netherlands: 1 months to 3 months. IND decision period is 90 days; facilitator-endorsed applications tend to resolve in 4–8 weeks.
Modified 22 June 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/netherlands/startup-visa-nl
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- IND — Startup residence permit - verified 22 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the Startup Visa (Netherlands) take in Netherlands?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-netherlands-startup-visa-nl. Last modified 2026-06-22.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the Dutch Student residence permit take in Netherlands?
Dutch Student residence permit processing in Netherlands: 2 weeks to 2 months. Recognised sponsor (higher-education institution) applications typically resolve in 2–8 weeks.
Modified 22 June 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/netherlands/student-nl
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- IND — Study permit - verified 22 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the Dutch Student residence permit take in Netherlands?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-netherlands-student-nl. Last modified 2026-06-22.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) take in New Zealand?
Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) processing in New Zealand: Immigration New Zealand lists Accredited Employer Work Visa worker applications at 80% within 7 weeks.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/new-zealand/accredited-employer-work-visa
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Immigration New Zealand - Accredited Employer Work Visa - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) take in New Zealand?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-new-zealand-accredited-employer-work-visa. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the Partner of a New Zealander Resident Visa take in New Zealand?
Partner of a New Zealander Resident Visa processing in New Zealand: Immigration New Zealand lists the Partner of a New Zealander Resident Visa at 80% within 7 months; the resident-visa wait times page currently shows a 5.5-month average.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/new-zealand/partner-resident-visa
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Immigration New Zealand - Partner of a New Zealander Resident Visa - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the Partner of a New Zealander Resident Visa take in New Zealand?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-new-zealand-partner-resident-visa. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa take in New Zealand?
Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa processing in New Zealand: Immigration New Zealand's resident-visa wait times page currently reports 80% of Skilled Migrant Category applications completed within 4 months, with an 11-week average wait.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/new-zealand/skilled-migrant-category
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Immigration New Zealand - Resident visa wait times - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa take in New Zealand?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-new-zealand-skilled-migrant-category. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the Student Visa take in New Zealand?
Student Visa processing in New Zealand: Immigration New Zealand lists the Fee Paying Student Visa at 80% within 9.5 weeks.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/new-zealand/student-visa-nz
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Immigration New Zealand - Fee Paying Student Visa - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the Student Visa take in New Zealand?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-new-zealand-student-visa-nz. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the Working Holiday Visa take in New Zealand?
Working Holiday Visa processing in New Zealand: INZ working holiday country pages, including the United Kingdom scheme, currently list 80% of applications processed within about 2.5 weeks.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/new-zealand/working-holiday-nz
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Immigration New Zealand - United Kingdom Working Holiday Visa - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the Working Holiday Visa take in New Zealand?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-new-zealand-working-holiday-nz. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the Skilled Worker Residence Permit (Oppholdstillatelse som faglaert) take in Norway?
UDI - Skilled workers does not publish a central processing time for this route. Use UDI waiting-time guidance for the applicant nationality, qualification type, and document-control profile; vocational and document-check cases can be delayed.
Modified 27 June 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/norway/skilled-worker-permit
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- UDI - Skilled workers - verified 27 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the Skilled Worker Residence Permit (Oppholdstillatelse som faglaert) take in Norway?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-norway-skilled-worker-permit. Last modified 2026-06-27.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the D2 visa (entrepreneur / self-employment) take in Portugal?
D2 visa (entrepreneur / self-employment) processing in Portugal: 2 months to 6 months. 2–6 months consular; business-plan review adds variance.
Modified 22 June 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/portugal/d2-entrepreneur
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Portuguese Consulate network — D2 - verified 22 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the D2 visa (entrepreneur / self-employment) take in Portugal?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-portugal-d2-entrepreneur. Last modified 2026-06-22.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the D3 visa (highly qualified activity) take in Portugal?
D3 visa (highly qualified activity) processing in Portugal: 2 months to 4 months. 2–4 months consular.
Modified 22 June 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/portugal/d3-highly-qualified
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Portuguese Consulate network — National visas - verified 22 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the D3 visa (highly qualified activity) take in Portugal?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-portugal-d3-highly-qualified. Last modified 2026-06-22.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the D7 visa (passive income / retirement) take in Portugal?
D7 visa (passive income / retirement) processing in Portugal: 2 months to 6 months. 2–6 months consular processing; AIMA residence-card appointment after arrival adds a further 6–12 months in backlog.
Modified 22 June 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/portugal/d7-passive-income
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Portuguese Consulate network — D7 - verified 22 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the D7 visa (passive income / retirement) take in Portugal?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-portugal-d7-passive-income. Last modified 2026-06-22.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the D8 visa (digital nomad / remote work) take in Portugal?
D8 visa (digital nomad / remote work) processing in Portugal: 2 months to 4 months. 2–4 months consular processing; like the D7, the AIMA residence-card appointment is the post-arrival bottleneck.
Modified 22 June 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/portugal/d8-digital-nomad
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Portuguese Consulate network — National visas - verified 22 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the D8 visa (digital nomad / remote work) take in Portugal?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-portugal-d8-digital-nomad. Last modified 2026-06-22.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the Family reunification (residence) take in Portugal?
Family reunification (residence) processing in Portugal: 3 months to 365 days. Portuguese family reunification combines a consular stage and an AIMA appointment stage that together commonly run anywhere from 3–12 months. AIMA – the agency that replaced SEF – has been working through a large appointment backlog, so timelines have been unusually variable.
Modified 1 June 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/portugal/family-reunification-pt
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- AIMA — Family reunification - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the Family reunification (residence) take in Portugal?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-portugal-family-reunification-pt. Last modified 2026-06-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the Portugal Golden Visa (residence by investment) take in Portugal?
Portugal Golden Visa (residence by investment) processing in Portugal: 6 months to 18 months. Post-2023 reform: fund/investment subscription + AIMA review typically runs 6–18 months. Real-estate routes were removed.
Modified 1 June 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/portugal/golden-visa
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- AIMA — Residence for investment activity - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the Portugal Golden Visa (residence by investment) take in Portugal?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-portugal-golden-visa. Last modified 2026-06-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the Portuguese Student visa take in Portugal?
Portuguese Student visa processing in Portugal: 2 months to 3 months. 2–3 months consular.
Modified 22 June 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/portugal/student-pt
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Portuguese Consulate network — Student visas - verified 22 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the Portuguese Student visa take in Portugal?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-portugal-student-pt. Last modified 2026-06-22.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the Employment Pass (EP) take in Singapore?
Employment Pass (EP) processing in Singapore: 10 days to 2 weeks. MOM says Employment Pass applications submitted online are processed, or receive an update, within 10 business days.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/singapore/employment-pass
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- MOM - Apply for an Employment Pass - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the Employment Pass (EP) take in Singapore?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-singapore-employment-pass. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the Digital Nomad Visa (Spain) take in Spain?
Digital Nomad Visa (Spain) processing in Spain: 20 days to 45 days. The 2022 Startup Law gives UGE-CE a 20-working-day decision target for in-country Digital Nomad applications. Consular applications from abroad commonly run 4–8 weeks.
Modified 22 June 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/spain/digital-nomad-visa
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- UGE-CE (Unidad de Grandes Empresas) — Teletrabajadores - verified 22 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the Digital Nomad Visa (Spain) take in Spain?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-spain-digital-nomad-visa. Last modified 2026-06-22.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the Entrepreneur Visa (Ley 14/2013) take in Spain?
Entrepreneur Visa (Ley 14/2013) processing in Spain: 20 days to 2 months. 20-working-day target in-country; 4–8 weeks consular. ENISA business-interest report is a pre-requisite.
Modified 22 June 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/spain/entrepreneur-visa
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- UGE-CE — Entrepreneur residence - verified 22 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the Entrepreneur Visa (Ley 14/2013) take in Spain?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-spain-entrepreneur-visa. Last modified 2026-06-22.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the Family reunification (Spain) take in Spain?
Family reunification (Spain) processing in Spain: 3 months to 6 months. Spanish family reunification runs in two stages that together commonly take 3–6 months: first the Oficina de Extranjería in Spain approves the sponsor’s authorisation (roughly 45 days), then the relative applies for the visa at their local Spanish consulate. Consular appointment availability is often the real bottleneck rather than the decision.
Modified 22 June 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/spain/family-reunification-es
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Portal de Inmigración — Family reunification - verified 22 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the Family reunification (Spain) take in Spain?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-spain-family-reunification-es. Last modified 2026-06-22.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the Spain Golden Visa (ending April 2025) take in Spain?
BOE — Ley Orgánica 1/2025 does not publish a central processing time for this route. Existing Golden Visa holders keep their permits. Investor migration to Spain should consider the Entrepreneur or Highly Qualified Professional routes under the Startup Law.
Modified 1 June 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/spain/golden-visa-ending
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- BOE — Ley Orgánica 1/2025 - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the Spain Golden Visa (ending April 2025) take in Spain?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-spain-golden-visa-ending. Last modified 2026-06-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the Highly Qualified Professional (HQP) permit take in Spain?
Highly Qualified Professional (HQP) permit processing in Spain: 20 days to 45 days. UGE-CE publishes a 20-working-day decision target under the Startup Law for in-country HQP applications. Consular applications typically run 4–8 weeks.
Modified 22 June 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/spain/highly-qualified-professional
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- UGE-CE — Highly Qualified Professional - verified 22 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the Highly Qualified Professional (HQP) permit take in Spain?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-spain-highly-qualified-professional. Last modified 2026-06-22.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the Non-Lucrative Visa (NLV) take in Spain?
Non-Lucrative Visa (NLV) processing in Spain: 1 months to 3 months. 1–3 months consular. Consulate-specific variance is large (Madrid 1–2 months; some Latin American posts 2–4 months).
Modified 22 June 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/spain/non-lucrative-visa
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Portal de Inmigración — Non-lucrative residence - verified 22 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the Non-Lucrative Visa (NLV) take in Spain?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-spain-non-lucrative-visa. Last modified 2026-06-22.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the Spanish Student Visa take in Spain?
Spanish Student Visa processing in Spain: 1 months to 2 months. 1–2 months consular.
Modified 22 June 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/spain/student-es
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Portal de Inmigración — Student residence - verified 22 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the Spanish Student Visa take in Spain?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-spain-student-es. Last modified 2026-06-22.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the Work Permit (Arbetstillstånd) take in Sweden?
Work Permit (Arbetstillstånd) processing in Sweden: 1 months to 3 months. The Swedish Migration Agency reports that complete highly qualified work-permit applications are mostly decided within 1 month; incomplete cases can take around 3 months.
Modified 27 June 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/sweden/work-permit-sweden
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Swedish Migration Agency - Employees - verified 27 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the Work Permit (Arbetstillstånd) take in Sweden?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-sweden-work-permit-sweden. Last modified 2026-06-27.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the B Permit — Third-Country National (Aufenthaltsbewilligung) take in Switzerland?
SEM - Non-EU/EFTA nationals does not publish a central processing time for this route. Ask the sponsoring employer and the relevant canton for current labour-market-test, quota, SEM authorisation, and D-visa timing.
Modified 27 June 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/switzerland/b-permit-third-country
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- SEM - Non-EU/EFTA nationals - verified 27 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the B Permit — Third-Country National (Aufenthaltsbewilligung) take in Switzerland?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-switzerland-b-permit-third-country. Last modified 2026-06-27.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the UAE Employment (Standard Residence) visa take in United Arab Emirates?
UAE Employment (Standard Residence) visa processing in United Arab Emirates: 3 days to 10 days. Employer-sponsored employment entry permits: 3–10 working days for the entry permit stage, plus medical + Emirates ID.
Modified 1 June 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/uae/employment-visa
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- UAE Government Portal — Work visas - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the UAE Employment (Standard Residence) visa take in United Arab Emirates?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-uae-employment-visa. Last modified 2026-06-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the UAE freelance permit with residence take in United Arab Emirates?
UAE freelance permit with residence processing in United Arab Emirates: 5 days to 15 days. Freelance permits via free zones (e.g. GoFreelance, Fujairah Creative City) commonly issue in 1–3 weeks.
Modified 1 June 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/uae/freelance-permit
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- UAE Government Portal — Freelancing - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the UAE freelance permit with residence take in United Arab Emirates?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-uae-freelance-permit. Last modified 2026-06-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the UAE Golden Visa take in United Arab Emirates?
UAE Golden Visa processing in United Arab Emirates: 15 days to 1 months. Golden Visa applications via ICP and GDRFA Dubai typically resolve in 2–4 weeks including medical and Emirates ID stages.
Modified 1 June 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/uae/golden-visa
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- UAE Government Portal — Long-term residence visa (Golden Visa) - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the UAE Golden Visa take in United Arab Emirates?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-uae-golden-visa. Last modified 2026-06-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the UAE Green Visa take in United Arab Emirates?
UAE Green Visa processing in United Arab Emirates: 5 days to 15 days. Green Visa self-sponsored residence typically 5–15 days end-to-end where documentation is complete.
Modified 1 June 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/uae/green-visa
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- UAE Government Portal — Green Visa - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the UAE Green Visa take in United Arab Emirates?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-uae-green-visa. Last modified 2026-06-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the UAE Investor / Partner residence visa take in United Arab Emirates?
UAE Investor / Partner residence visa processing in United Arab Emirates: 10 days to 1 months. Investor / partner entry visas issue in 2–4 weeks where the commercial licence and share structure are in place.
Modified 1 June 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/uae/investor-visa-ae
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- UAE Government Portal — Investor residence - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the UAE Investor / Partner residence visa take in United Arab Emirates?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-uae-investor-visa-ae. Last modified 2026-06-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the UAE Virtual Working Programme take in United Arab Emirates?
UAE Virtual Working Programme processing in United Arab Emirates: 5 days to 2 weeks. 1-year remote-work (virtual working programme) residence is typically issued within 2 weeks.
Modified 1 June 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/uae/remote-work-visa
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- UAE Government Portal — Virtual working programme - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the UAE Virtual Working Programme take in United Arab Emirates?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-uae-remote-work-visa. Last modified 2026-06-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the Family visa (partner/spouse) take in United Kingdom?
Family visa (partner/spouse) processing in United Kingdom: 12 weeks to 24 weeks. GOV.UK publishes 12 weeks outside the UK and up to 6 months during peak periods for spouse/partner visas.
Modified 1 June 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/uk/family-spouse
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- GOV.UK — Family visas - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the Family visa (partner/spouse) take in United Kingdom?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-uk-family-spouse. Last modified 2026-06-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the Global Talent visa take in United Kingdom?
Global Talent visa processing in United Kingdom: 3 weeks to 8 weeks. Endorsement stage varies by endorsing body (Tech Nation, Royal Society, British Academy, Arts Council, etc.); visa stage is then 3 weeks outside the UK.
Modified 1 June 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/uk/global-talent
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- GOV.UK — Global Talent visa - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the Global Talent visa take in United Kingdom?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-uk-global-talent. Last modified 2026-06-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the Graduate visa take in United Kingdom?
Graduate visa processing in United Kingdom: 6 weeks to 8 weeks. GOV.UK publishes an 8-week target for Graduate route applications; applicants must apply from inside the UK before their Student visa expires.
Modified 1 June 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/uk/graduate
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- GOV.UK — Graduate visa - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the Graduate visa take in United Kingdom?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-uk-graduate. Last modified 2026-06-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the Health and Care Worker visa take in United Kingdom?
Health and Care Worker visa processing in United Kingdom: 15 days to 3 weeks. The Health and Care Worker visa runs on the same 3-week (about 15 working days) decision track as the Skilled Worker visa when you apply from outside the UK; in-country switches are usually quoted at up to 8 weeks. In practice, straightforward applications backed by a solid sponsor are often decided well inside three weeks.
Modified 1 June 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/uk/health-and-care-worker
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- GOV.UK — Health and Care Worker visa - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the Health and Care Worker visa take in United Kingdom?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-uk-health-and-care-worker. Last modified 2026-06-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the High Potential Individual visa take in United Kingdom?
High Potential Individual visa processing in United Kingdom: 3 weeks to 4 weeks. Applied from outside the UK: 3 weeks. From inside the UK (switching): 8 weeks.
Modified 1 June 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/uk/high-potential-individual
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- GOV.UK — High Potential Individual visa - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the High Potential Individual visa take in United Kingdom?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-uk-high-potential-individual. Last modified 2026-06-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the Innovator Founder visa take in United Kingdom?
Innovator Founder visa processing in United Kingdom: 3 weeks to 8 weeks. Endorsement by an approved body is a pre-requisite; visa decision is 3 weeks outside the UK or 8 weeks inside.
Modified 1 June 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/uk/innovator-founder
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- GOV.UK — Innovator Founder visa - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the Innovator Founder visa take in United Kingdom?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-uk-innovator-founder. Last modified 2026-06-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the Scale-up visa take in United Kingdom?
Scale-up visa processing in United Kingdom: 3 weeks to 8 weeks. 3 weeks outside the UK, 8 weeks inside.
Modified 1 June 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/uk/scale-up
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- GOV.UK — Scale-up visa - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the Scale-up visa take in United Kingdom?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-uk-scale-up. Last modified 2026-06-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the Skilled Worker visa take in United Kingdom?
Skilled Worker visa processing in United Kingdom: 15 days to 3 weeks. GOV.UK publishes 3 weeks as the typical decision window for Skilled Worker visa applications made outside the UK.
Modified 1 June 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/uk/skilled-worker
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- GOV.UK — Visa decision waiting times - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the Skilled Worker visa take in United Kingdom?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-uk-skilled-worker. Last modified 2026-06-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the Student visa take in United Kingdom?
Student visa processing in United Kingdom: 15 days to 3 weeks. 3 weeks outside the UK, 8 weeks inside. CAS from a licensed sponsor is a pre-requisite.
Modified 1 June 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/uk/student
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- GOV.UK — Student visa - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the Student visa take in United Kingdom?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-uk-student. Last modified 2026-06-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the Standard Visitor visa take in United Kingdom?
Standard Visitor visa processing in United Kingdom: 15 days to 3 weeks. Standard Visitor visa: 3 weeks. Priority service (where offered): 5 working days.
Modified 1 June 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/uk/visit-visa-standard
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- GOV.UK — Standard Visitor visa - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the Standard Visitor visa take in United Kingdom?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-uk-visit-visa-standard. Last modified 2026-06-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the Youth Mobility Scheme visa take in United Kingdom?
Youth Mobility Scheme visa processing in United Kingdom: 15 days to 3 weeks. Applied from outside the UK in the applicant’s country of citizenship: 3 weeks after biometrics.
Modified 1 June 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/uk/youth-mobility-scheme
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- GOV.UK — Youth Mobility Scheme visa - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the Youth Mobility Scheme visa take in United Kingdom?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-uk-youth-mobility-scheme. Last modified 2026-06-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the E-2 Treaty Investor take in United States?
E-2 Treaty Investor processing in United States: 2 weeks to 4 months. E-2 at consulate: 2–16 weeks depending on consular post. In-country change of status via USCIS: 2–8 months.
Modified 1 June 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/us/e-2
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- DOS — E-2 Treaty Investor - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the E-2 Treaty Investor take in United States?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-us-e-2. Last modified 2026-06-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the EB-1A Extraordinary Ability (Immigrant) take in United States?
EB-1A Extraordinary Ability (Immigrant) processing in United States: 6 months to 18 months. I-140 EB-1A: 6–18 months standard; Premium Processing available. Visa-bulletin final-action dates determine consular / AOS timing for Indian and Chinese nationals.
Modified 1 June 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/us/eb-1a
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- USCIS — Case Processing Times - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the EB-1A Extraordinary Ability (Immigrant) take in United States?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-us-eb-1a. Last modified 2026-06-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) take in United States?
EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) processing in United States: 6 months to 30 months. I-140 EB-2 NIW: 6–18 months standard; Premium Processing ($2,965) covers I-140. Priority-date backlog for India and China can add multi-year waits at visa-bulletin stage.
Modified 1 June 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/us/eb-2-niw
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- USCIS — Case Processing Times - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) take in United States?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-us-eb-2-niw. Last modified 2026-06-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the EB-3 Skilled, Professional, and Other Workers take in United States?
EB-3 Skilled, Professional, and Other Workers processing in United States: 365 days to 40 months. PERM labor certification + I-140 stages typically 12–36 months combined; visa-bulletin backlogs for India add substantial further waits.
Modified 1 June 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/us/eb-3
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- USCIS — Case Processing Times - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the EB-3 Skilled, Professional, and Other Workers take in United States?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-us-eb-3. Last modified 2026-06-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program take in United States?
EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program processing in United States: 18 months to 60 months. I-526/I-526E adjudication: 18–60 months typical. Reserved set-asides (rural, high-unemployment, infrastructure) process faster than unreserved categories.
Modified 1 June 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/us/eb-5
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- USCIS — Case Processing Times - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program take in United States?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-us-eb-5. Last modified 2026-06-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the F-1 Student Visa (with OPT and STEM OPT) take in United States?
F-1 Student Visa (with OPT and STEM OPT) processing in United States: 2 weeks to 4 months. F-1 consular processing: 2–16 weeks depending on post and wait time for interview appointment.
Modified 1 June 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/us/f-1
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- DOS — Student visa (F-1) - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the F-1 Student Visa (with OPT and STEM OPT) take in United States?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-us-f-1. Last modified 2026-06-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the H-1B Specialty Occupation take in United States?
H-1B Specialty Occupation processing in United States: 2 months to 8 months. H-1B I-129 petitions commonly take 2–8 months at USCIS service centers; Premium Processing ($2,965) resolves within 15 business days.
Modified 1 June 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/us/h-1b
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- USCIS — Case Processing Times - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the H-1B Specialty Occupation take in United States?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-us-h-1b. Last modified 2026-06-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the J-1 Exchange Visitor take in United States?
J-1 Exchange Visitor processing in United States: 2 weeks to 3 months. J-1 consular processing: 2–12 weeks. Sponsorship by a DOS-designated J-1 program is a pre-requisite.
Modified 1 June 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/us/j-1
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- DOS — Exchange Visitor (J-1) - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the J-1 Exchange Visitor take in United States?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-us-j-1. Last modified 2026-06-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the K-1 Fiancé(e) of US Citizen take in United States?
K-1 Fiancé(e) of US Citizen processing in United States: 6 months to 18 months. I-129F USCIS stage: 6–12 months; NVC + consular stages add a further 2–6 months.
Modified 1 June 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/us/k-1
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- USCIS — Fiancé(e) Visas - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the K-1 Fiancé(e) of US Citizen take in United States?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-us-k-1. Last modified 2026-06-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the L-1A Intracompany Transferee (Executive or Manager) take in United States?
L-1A Intracompany Transferee (Executive or Manager) processing in United States: 2 months to 8 months. 2–8 months typical for I-129 L-1A; Premium Processing available.
Modified 1 June 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/us/l-1a
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- USCIS — Case Processing Times - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the L-1A Intracompany Transferee (Executive or Manager) take in United States?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-us-l-1a. Last modified 2026-06-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the L-1B Intracompany Transferee (Specialised Knowledge) take in United States?
L-1B Intracompany Transferee (Specialised Knowledge) processing in United States: 2 months to 9 months. 2–9 months typical; Premium Processing available.
Modified 1 June 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/us/l-1b
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- USCIS — Case Processing Times - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the L-1B Intracompany Transferee (Specialised Knowledge) take in United States?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-us-l-1b. Last modified 2026-06-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the O-1 Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or Achievement take in United States?
O-1 Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or Achievement processing in United States: 2 months to 6 months. 2–6 months typical for I-129 O-1; Premium Processing resolves within 15 business days.
Modified 1 June 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/us/o-1
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- USCIS — Case Processing Times - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the O-1 Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or Achievement take in United States?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-us-o-1. Last modified 2026-06-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the Spouse of US Citizen or Green Card Holder (IR1/CR1 & F2A) take in United States?
Spouse of US Citizen or Green Card Holder (IR1/CR1 & F2A) processing in United States: 7 months to 30 months. I-130 + I-485 adjustment of status commonly runs 10–18 months. I-130 + consular processing (DS-260) varies by post: 12–30 months end-to-end for preference-category spouses of LPRs.
Modified 1 June 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/us/spousal-green-card
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- USCIS — Green Card for Family Members of U.S. Citizens - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the Spouse of US Citizen or Green Card Holder (IR1/CR1 & F2A) take in United States?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-us-spousal-green-card. Last modified 2026-06-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Processing times
How long does the TN USMCA Professionals (Canada & Mexico) take in United States?
TN USMCA Professionals (Canada & Mexico) processing in United States: 1 days to 1 months. Canadian citizens: same-day port-of-entry adjudication possible. Mexican citizens: 1–4 weeks consular processing. In-country USCIS change of status: 2–8 months.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/processing-times/us/tn
Source dataset
/api/public/processing-times
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- USCIS - TN USMCA Professionals - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the TN USMCA Professionals (Canada & Mexico) take in United States?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#processing-us-tn. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.

Cost to complete

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Cost to complete
What does Australia subclass 189 Skilled Independent cost to complete?
Australia subclass 189 Skilled Independent - total cost to complete: mandatory non-refundable cost is A$7,501 to A$8,705; refundable proof-of-funds is no mandatory refundable proof-of-funds line tracked.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/cost-to-complete/australia-189-skilled-independent
Source dataset
/api/public/cost-to-complete
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Home Affairs - current visa pricing table - verified 1 July 2026
- Home Affairs - skills assessment requirement - verified 1 July 2026
- Home Affairs - English language visa requirements - verified 1 July 2026
- Home Affairs - health requirement - verified 1 July 2026
- Home Affairs - character requirements for visas - verified 1 July 2026
- Home Affairs - biometrics - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "What does Australia subclass 189 Skilled Independent cost to complete?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#cost-australia-189-skilled-independent. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Cost to complete
What does Australia subclass 190 Skilled Nominated cost to complete?
Australia subclass 190 Skilled Nominated - total cost to complete: mandatory non-refundable cost is A$7,506 to A$9,010; refundable proof-of-funds is no mandatory refundable proof-of-funds line tracked.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/cost-to-complete/australia-190-skilled-nominated
Source dataset
/api/public/cost-to-complete
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Home Affairs - SkillSelect Expression of Interest - verified 1 July 2026
- ACT Migration - key documents checklist - verified 1 July 2026
- Home Affairs - current visa pricing table - verified 1 July 2026
- Home Affairs - skills assessment requirement - verified 1 July 2026
- Home Affairs - English language visa requirements - verified 1 July 2026
- Home Affairs - health requirement - verified 1 July 2026
- Home Affairs - character requirements for visas - verified 1 July 2026
- Home Affairs - biometrics - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "What does Australia subclass 190 Skilled Nominated cost to complete?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#cost-australia-190-skilled-nominated. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Cost to complete
What does Australia subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional cost to complete?
Australia subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional - total cost to complete: mandatory non-refundable cost is A$7,506 to A$9,010; refundable proof-of-funds is no mandatory refundable proof-of-funds line tracked.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/cost-to-complete/australia-491-skilled-work-regional-provisional
Source dataset
/api/public/cost-to-complete
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Home Affairs - SkillSelect Expression of Interest - verified 1 July 2026
- ACT Migration - key documents checklist - verified 1 July 2026
- Home Affairs - current visa pricing table - verified 1 July 2026
- Home Affairs - skills assessment requirement - verified 1 July 2026
- Home Affairs - English language visa requirements - verified 1 July 2026
- Home Affairs - health requirement - verified 1 July 2026
- Home Affairs - character requirements for visas - verified 1 July 2026
- Home Affairs - subclass 191 Regional Provisional stream - verified 1 July 2026
- Home Affairs - biometrics - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "What does Australia subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional cost to complete?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#cost-australia-491-skilled-work-regional-provisional. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Cost to complete
What does Australia subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme cost to complete?
Australia subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme - total cost to complete: mandatory non-refundable cost is A$10,496 to A$13,050; refundable proof-of-funds is A$79,423.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/cost-to-complete/australia-subclass-186-employer-nomination-scheme
Source dataset
/api/public/cost-to-complete
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Home Affairs - cost of sponsoring - verified 1 July 2026
- Home Affairs - current visa pricing table - verified 1 July 2026
- Home Affairs - salary requirements - verified 1 July 2026
- Home Affairs - Employer Nomination Scheme visa streams - verified 1 July 2026
- Home Affairs - 186 Direct Entry stream - verified 1 July 2026
- Home Affairs - 186 Temporary Residence Transition stream - verified 1 July 2026
- Home Affairs - skills assessment requirement - verified 1 July 2026
- Home Affairs - English language visa requirements - verified 1 July 2026
- Home Affairs - health requirement - verified 1 July 2026
- Home Affairs - character requirements for visas - verified 1 July 2026
- Home Affairs - biometrics - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "What does Australia subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme cost to complete?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#cost-australia-subclass-186-employer-nomination-scheme. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Cost to complete
What does Australia subclass 482 Skills in Demand cost to complete?
Australia subclass 482 Skills in Demand - total cost to complete: mandatory non-refundable cost is A$10,381 to A$13,335; refundable proof-of-funds is A$79,423.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/cost-to-complete/australia-subclass-482-skills-in-demand
Source dataset
/api/public/cost-to-complete
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Home Affairs - cost of sponsoring - verified 1 July 2026
- Home Affairs - current visa pricing table - verified 1 July 2026
- Home Affairs - salary requirements - verified 1 July 2026
- Home Affairs - Skills in Demand visa - verified 1 July 2026
- Home Affairs - Skills in Demand visa streams - verified 1 July 2026
- Home Affairs - skills assessment requirement - verified 1 July 2026
- Home Affairs - English language visa requirements - verified 1 July 2026
- Home Affairs - health requirement - verified 1 July 2026
- Home Affairs - character requirements for visas - verified 1 July 2026
- Home Affairs - biometrics - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "What does Australia subclass 482 Skills in Demand cost to complete?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#cost-australia-subclass-482-skills-in-demand. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Cost to complete
What does Austria Red-White-Red Card cost to complete?
Austria Red-White-Red Card - total cost to complete: mandatory non-refundable cost is €228 to €363; refundable proof-of-funds is no mandatory refundable proof-of-funds line tracked.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/cost-to-complete/austria-red-white-red-card
Source dataset
/api/public/cost-to-complete
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Migration.gv.at - Skilled Workers in Shortage Occupations - verified 1 July 2026
- Migration.gv.at - Other Key Workers - verified 1 July 2026
- Migration.gv.at - Permanent immigration - verified 1 July 2026
- Migration.gv.at - Red-White-Red Card plus - verified 1 July 2026
- Migration.gv.at - Family reunification - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "What does Austria Red-White-Red Card cost to complete?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#cost-austria-red-white-red-card. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Cost to complete
What does Canada Express Entry CEC cost to complete?
Canada Express Entry CEC - total cost to complete: mandatory non-refundable cost is CA$2,075 to CA$3,005; refundable proof-of-funds is no mandatory refundable proof-of-funds line tracked.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/cost-to-complete/canada-express-entry-cec
Source dataset
/api/public/cost-to-complete
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- IRCC - submit an Express Entry profile - verified 1 July 2026
- IRCC - citizenship and immigration application fees - verified 1 July 2026
- IRCC - Express Entry language test results - verified 1 July 2026
- IRCC - Express Entry proof of funds - verified 1 July 2026
- IRCC - apply for permanent residence through Express Entry - verified 1 July 2026
- IRCC - Canadian Experience Class education - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "What does Canada Express Entry CEC cost to complete?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#cost-canada-express-entry-cec. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Cost to complete
What does Canada Express Entry FST cost to complete?
Canada Express Entry FST - total cost to complete: mandatory non-refundable cost is CA$2,075 to CA$4,005; refundable proof-of-funds is CA$15,263.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/cost-to-complete/canada-express-entry-fst
Source dataset
/api/public/cost-to-complete
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- IRCC - submit an Express Entry profile - verified 1 July 2026
- IRCC - citizenship and immigration application fees - verified 1 July 2026
- IRCC - Express Entry proof of funds - verified 1 July 2026
- IRCC - Federal Skilled Trades Program - verified 1 July 2026
- IRCC - apply for permanent residence through Express Entry - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "What does Canada Express Entry FST cost to complete?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#cost-canada-express-entry-fst. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Cost to complete
What does Canada Express Entry FSW cost to complete?
Canada Express Entry FSW - total cost to complete: mandatory non-refundable cost is CA$2,275 to CA$3,055; refundable proof-of-funds is CA$15,263.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/cost-to-complete/canada-express-entry-fsw
Source dataset
/api/public/cost-to-complete
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- IRCC - citizenship and immigration application fees - verified 1 July 2026
- IRCC - Express Entry proof of funds - verified 1 July 2026
- IRCC - Express Entry language test results - verified 1 July 2026
- IRCC - Express Entry education credential assessment - verified 1 July 2026
- IRCC - apply for permanent residence through Express Entry - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "What does Canada Express Entry FSW cost to complete?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#cost-canada-express-entry-fsw. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Cost to complete
What does Canada Express Entry PNP cost to complete?
Canada Express Entry PNP - total cost to complete: mandatory non-refundable cost is CA$3,775 to CA$4,555; refundable proof-of-funds is CA$15,263.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/cost-to-complete/canada-express-entry-pnp
Source dataset
/api/public/cost-to-complete
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- IRCC - Provincial Nominee Program - verified 1 July 2026
- Ontario - applying to the OINP - verified 1 July 2026
- Alberta - AAIP updates - verified 1 July 2026
- IRCC - citizenship and immigration application fees - verified 1 July 2026
- IRCC - Express Entry proof of funds - verified 1 July 2026
- IRCC - Express Entry language test results - verified 1 July 2026
- IRCC - Express Entry education credential assessment - verified 1 July 2026
- IRCC - apply for permanent residence through Express Entry - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "What does Canada Express Entry PNP cost to complete?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#cost-canada-express-entry-pnp. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Cost to complete
What does Denmark Pay Limit Scheme cost to complete?
Denmark Pay Limit Scheme - total cost to complete: mandatory non-refundable cost is DKK 6,810 to DKK 7,310; refundable proof-of-funds is DKK 552,000.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/cost-to-complete/denmark-pay-limit-scheme
Source dataset
/api/public/cost-to-complete
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- New to Denmark - Pay Limit Scheme - verified 1 July 2026
- New to Denmark - accompanying family member to an employee - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "What does Denmark Pay Limit Scheme cost to complete?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#cost-denmark-pay-limit-scheme. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Cost to complete
What does Finland Specialist Residence Permit cost to complete?
Finland Specialist Residence Permit - total cost to complete: mandatory non-refundable cost is €540 to €655; refundable proof-of-funds is €3,937.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/cost-to-complete/finland-residence-permit-specialist
Source dataset
/api/public/cost-to-complete
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Migri - Processing fees and payment methods - verified 1 July 2026
- Migri - Specialist residence permit - verified 1 July 2026
- Migri - D visa - verified 1 July 2026
- Migri - Spouse in Finland with a residence permit - verified 1 July 2026
- Migri - Income requirement for family members - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "What does Finland Specialist Residence Permit cost to complete?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#cost-finland-residence-permit-specialist. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Cost to complete
What does France Talent Passport Salaried cost to complete?
France Talent Passport Salaried - total cost to complete: mandatory non-refundable cost is €358 to €485; refundable proof-of-funds is €39,582.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/cost-to-complete/france-talent-passport-salaried
Source dataset
/api/public/cost-to-complete
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Service-Public.fr - Passeport talent - verified 1 July 2026
- France-Visas / local visa centre - verify current local fee - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "What does France Talent Passport Salaried cost to complete?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#cost-france-talent-passport-salaried. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Cost to complete
What does Germany Chancenkarte — total cost to complete cost to complete?
Germany Chancenkarte — total cost to complete: mandatory non-refundable cost is €551 to €1,115; refundable proof-of-funds is €13,092.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/cost-to-complete/germany-chancenkarte
Source dataset
/api/public/cost-to-complete
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Auswärtiges Amt — visa fees - verified 1 July 2026
- Make it in Germany — Opportunity Card finances - verified 1 July 2026
- Blocked-account providers (Fintiba / Expatrio) - verified 1 July 2026
- KMK — Zentralstelle für ausländisches Bildungswesen (ZAB) - verified 1 July 2026
- Goethe-Institut — exam fees - verified 1 July 2026
- German foreigners authorities (varies by Land) - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "What does Germany Chancenkarte — total cost to complete cost to complete?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#cost-germany-chancenkarte. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Cost to complete
What does Germany EU Blue Card cost to complete?
Germany EU Blue Card - total cost to complete: mandatory non-refundable cost is €185 to €355; refundable proof-of-funds is no mandatory refundable proof-of-funds line tracked.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/cost-to-complete/germany-eu-blue-card
Source dataset
/api/public/cost-to-complete
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Auswaertiges Amt - visa fees - verified 1 July 2026
- Gesetze im Internet - Aufenthaltsverordnung section 45 - verified 1 July 2026
- anabin - foreign education certificate database - verified 1 July 2026
- ZAB - Statement of Comparability fees - verified 1 July 2026
- Make it in Germany - health insurance - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "What does Germany EU Blue Card cost to complete?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#cost-germany-eu-blue-card. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Cost to complete
What does Ireland Critical Skills Employment Permit cost to complete?
Ireland Critical Skills Employment Permit - total cost to complete: mandatory non-refundable cost is €1,300 to €1,520; refundable proof-of-funds is no mandatory refundable proof-of-funds line tracked.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/cost-to-complete/ireland-critical-skills-employment-permit
Source dataset
/api/public/cost-to-complete
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- DETE - Critical Skills Employment Permit fee - verified 1 July 2026
- ISD - first registration required documents and fees - verified 1 July 2026
- ISD - preclearance and entry visa fees - verified 1 July 2026
- ISD - employment visa required documents - verified 1 July 2026
- QQI - NARIC Ireland qualification recognition advice - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "What does Ireland Critical Skills Employment Permit cost to complete?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#cost-ireland-critical-skills-employment-permit. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Cost to complete
What does Netherlands Highly Skilled Migrant cost to complete?
Netherlands Highly Skilled Migrant - total cost to complete: mandatory non-refundable cost is €2,113 to €2,908; refundable proof-of-funds is €37,464 to €71,304.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/cost-to-complete/netherlands-highly-skilled-migrant
Source dataset
/api/public/cost-to-complete
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- IND - fees and costs of an application - verified 1 July 2026
- IND - required amounts income requirements - verified 1 July 2026
- Government of the Netherlands - standard health insurance - verified 1 July 2026
- IND - Highly Skilled Migrant after arrival steps - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "What does Netherlands Highly Skilled Migrant cost to complete?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#cost-netherlands-highly-skilled-migrant. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Cost to complete
What does New Zealand Accredited Employer Work Visa cost to complete?
New Zealand Accredited Employer Work Visa - total cost to complete: mandatory non-refundable cost is NZ$3,060 to NZ$4,325; refundable proof-of-funds is no mandatory refundable proof-of-funds line tracked.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/cost-to-complete/new-zealand-accredited-employer-work-visa
Source dataset
/api/public/cost-to-complete
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Immigration New Zealand - Accredited Employer Work Visa - verified 1 July 2026
- Immigration New Zealand - AEWV employer fees - verified 1 July 2026
- Immigration New Zealand - International Qualification Assessment guidance - verified 1 July 2026
- Immigration New Zealand - Partner of a Worker Work Visa - verified 1 July 2026
- Immigration New Zealand - Dependent Child Student Visa - verified 1 July 2026
- Immigration New Zealand - Child of a Worker Visitor Visa - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "What does New Zealand Accredited Employer Work Visa cost to complete?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#cost-new-zealand-accredited-employer-work-visa. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Cost to complete
What does New Zealand Skilled Migrant Category cost to complete?
New Zealand Skilled Migrant Category - total cost to complete: mandatory non-refundable cost is NZ$6,810 to NZ$8,925; refundable proof-of-funds is NZ$72,800 to NZ$109,200.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/cost-to-complete/new-zealand-skilled-migrant-category
Source dataset
/api/public/cost-to-complete
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Immigration New Zealand - Skilled Migrant Category family English - verified 1 July 2026
- Immigration New Zealand - International Qualification Assessment guidance - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "What does New Zealand Skilled Migrant Category cost to complete?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#cost-new-zealand-skilled-migrant-category. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Cost to complete
What does Norway Skilled Worker Residence Permit cost to complete?
Norway Skilled Worker Residence Permit - total cost to complete: mandatory non-refundable cost is NOK 6,300 to NOK 8,300; refundable proof-of-funds is no mandatory refundable proof-of-funds line tracked.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/cost-to-complete/norway-skilled-worker-permit
Source dataset
/api/public/cost-to-complete
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- UDI - Fees - verified 1 July 2026
- Indicative document services - verify with the UDI checklist - verified 1 July 2026
- UDI - Pay and working conditions in Norway - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "What does Norway Skilled Worker Residence Permit cost to complete?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#cost-norway-skilled-worker-permit. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Cost to complete
What does Portugal D8 Digital Nomad visa cost to complete?
Portugal D8 Digital Nomad visa - total cost to complete: mandatory non-refundable cost is €420 to €1,040; refundable proof-of-funds is €11,040.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/cost-to-complete/portugal-d8-digital-nomad
Source dataset
/api/public/cost-to-complete
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- VistosMNE - national visa fees - verified 1 July 2026
- AIMA - residence-permit services - verified 1 July 2026
- VistosMNE - residency visa accommodation requirement - verified 1 July 2026
- VistosMNE - national visa travel insurance - verified 1 July 2026
- Portugal ePortugal - tax identification number - verified 1 July 2026
- VistosMNE - external service providers - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "What does Portugal D8 Digital Nomad visa cost to complete?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#cost-portugal-d8-digital-nomad. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Cost to complete
What does Singapore Employment Pass cost to complete?
Singapore Employment Pass - total cost to complete: mandatory non-refundable cost is SGD 330; refundable proof-of-funds is SGD 67,200 to SGD 74,400.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/cost-to-complete/singapore-employment-pass
Source dataset
/api/public/cost-to-complete
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- MOM - Apply for an Employment Pass - verified 1 July 2026
- MOM - Employment Pass eligibility - verified 1 July 2026
- MOM - Employment Pass documents required - verified 1 July 2026
- MOM - Apply for a Dependant's Pass - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "What does Singapore Employment Pass cost to complete?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#cost-singapore-employment-pass. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Cost to complete
What does Singapore S Pass cost to complete?
Singapore S Pass - total cost to complete: mandatory non-refundable cost is SGD 16,405 to SGD 18,205; refundable proof-of-funds is SGD 39,600 to SGD 45,600.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/cost-to-complete/singapore-s-pass
Source dataset
/api/public/cost-to-complete
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- MOM - Apply for an S Pass - verified 1 July 2026
- MOM - S Pass quota and levy requirements - verified 1 July 2026
- MOM - S Pass medical insurance requirements - verified 1 July 2026
- MOM - S Pass eligibility - verified 1 July 2026
- MOM - S Pass documents required - verified 1 July 2026
- MOM - Apply for a Dependant's Pass - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "What does Singapore S Pass cost to complete?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#cost-singapore-s-pass. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Cost to complete
What does Spain Digital Nomad Visa cost to complete?
Spain Digital Nomad Visa - total cost to complete: mandatory non-refundable cost is €647.02 to €1,677.02; refundable proof-of-funds is €34,188.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/cost-to-complete/spain-digital-nomad-visa
Source dataset
/api/public/cost-to-complete
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- BOE - immigration fees, BOE - visa fees, and Spanish National Police TIE fees - verified 1 July 2026
- Spanish National Police - foreigner fee forms - verified 1 July 2026
- UGE-CE teleworker documentation and BOE - Real Decreto 126/2026 - verified 1 July 2026
- UGE-CE teleworker documentation and BOE - Real Decreto 126/2026 - verified 1 July 2026
- BOE - Orden AUC/891/2024 (visa fees) - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "What does Spain Digital Nomad Visa cost to complete?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#cost-spain-digital-nomad-visa. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Cost to complete
What does Sweden Work Permit cost to complete?
Sweden Work Permit - total cost to complete: mandatory non-refundable cost is SEK 2,200 to SEK 3,200; refundable proof-of-funds is SEK 413,640.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/cost-to-complete/sweden-work-permit
Source dataset
/api/public/cost-to-complete
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Migrationsverket - Apply for a work permit in Sweden - verified 1 July 2026
- Migrationsverket - Salary requirements for a work permit - verified 1 July 2026
- Migrationsverket - Employer work-permit process - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "What does Sweden Work Permit cost to complete?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#cost-sweden-work-permit. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Cost to complete
What does UK Health and Care Worker cost to complete?
UK Health and Care Worker - total cost to complete: mandatory non-refundable cost is £324 to £444; refundable proof-of-funds is £1,270.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/cost-to-complete/uk-health-and-care-worker
Source dataset
/api/public/cost-to-complete
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- GOV.UK - Health and Care Worker visa: money to support yourself - verified 1 July 2026
- GOV.UK - Health and Care Worker visa overview - verified 1 July 2026
- Home Office immigration and nationality fees - 8 April 2026 - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "What does UK Health and Care Worker cost to complete?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#cost-uk-health-and-care-worker. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Cost to complete
What does UK Skilled Worker cost to complete?
UK Skilled Worker - total cost to complete: mandatory non-refundable cost is £3,924 to £4,044; refundable proof-of-funds is £1,270.
Modified 30 June 2026
Canonical page
/cost-to-complete/uk-skilled-worker
Source dataset
/api/public/cost-to-complete
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- GOV.UK - Skilled Worker visa: money to support yourself - verified 30 June 2026
- GOV.UK - Pay for UK healthcare as part of your immigration application - verified 30 June 2026
- Home Office immigration and nationality fees - 8 April 2026 - verified 30 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "What does UK Skilled Worker cost to complete?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#cost-uk-skilled-worker. Last modified 2026-06-30.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Cost to complete
What does US H-1B cost to complete?
US H-1B - total cost to complete: mandatory non-refundable cost is US$3,595; refundable proof-of-funds is US$62,000 to US$150,000.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/cost-to-complete/us-h-1b
Source dataset
/api/public/cost-to-complete
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- USCIS - Form G-1055 fee schedule - verified 1 July 2026
- USCIS - H and L filing fees for Form I-129 - verified 1 July 2026
- U.S. Department of Labor - LCA program and prevailing wage - verified 1 July 2026
- USCIS - Form I-907 premium processing - verified 1 July 2026
- U.S. Department of State - Temporary Worker Visas - verified 1 July 2026
- USCIS - H-1B Specialty Occupations - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "What does US H-1B cost to complete?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#cost-us-h-1b. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Cost to complete
What does US O-1 extraordinary ability cost to complete?
US O-1 extraordinary ability - total cost to complete: mandatory non-refundable cost is US$1,655 to US$2,155; refundable proof-of-funds is no mandatory refundable proof-of-funds line tracked.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/cost-to-complete/us-o-1
Source dataset
/api/public/cost-to-complete
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- USCIS - Form G-1055 fee schedule - verified 1 July 2026
- USCIS - O-1 Visa: Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or Achievement - verified 1 July 2026
- USCIS - Premium processing - verified 1 July 2026
- U.S. Department of State - Fees for Visa Services - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "What does US O-1 extraordinary ability cost to complete?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#cost-us-o-1. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Cost to complete
What does US TN USMCA professional cost to complete?
US TN USMCA professional - total cost to complete: mandatory non-refundable cost is US$80; refundable proof-of-funds is no mandatory refundable proof-of-funds line tracked.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/cost-to-complete/us-tn
Source dataset
/api/public/cost-to-complete
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- USCIS - TN USMCA Professionals - verified 1 July 2026
- 8 CFR 214.6 - verified 1 July 2026
- 8 CFR 103.7(d)(11) - verified 1 July 2026
- Federal Register - CBP Immigration Fees Required by HR-1 - verified 1 July 2026
- U.S. Department of State - Fees for Visa Services - verified 1 July 2026
- USCIS - Form G-1055 fee schedule - verified 1 July 2026
- USCIS - Premium processing - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "What does US TN USMCA professional cost to complete?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#cost-us-tn. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.

Calculator verdict contexts

10 capsules

Calculator verdict contexts
How should I interpret the Australia 189 / 190 / 491 points test calculator result?
The calculator result should be read in two layers: the 65-point SkillSelect EOI floor for points-tested skilled visas, and the separate sponsored-work salary context now using CSIT AUD 79,423 and SSIT AUD 146,576 from 1 July 2026. A score at or above 65 can meet the EOI filing floor, but it is not an invitation. Use the 85-95 planning band as a conservative competitiveness check, then verify the occupation, nomination pathway and latest invitation-round settings.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/calculators/australia-189
Source dataset
/api/public/calculator-verdict-contexts
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Home Affairs — Subclass 189 - verified 1 July 2026
- Home Affairs - salary requirements - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "How should I interpret the Australia 189 / 190 / 491 points test calculator result?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#calculator-verdict-australia-189. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Calculator verdict contexts
How should I interpret the Austria Red-White-Red Card shortage occupations calculator result?
The calculator result should be read against the 55-point shortage-occupation threshold and the separate AMS gates: completed training in the shortage occupation, a binding Austrian job offer and minimum pay under law, regulation or collective agreement. A passing points result means the profile reaches the published shortage-occupation grid threshold. It does not decide whether the occupation is on the current list, the qualification matches it, the pay is adequate, or a regulated profession has been recognised.
Modified 27 June 2026
Canonical page
/calculators/austria-rwr
Source dataset
/api/public/calculator-verdict-contexts
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Migration.gv.at - Skilled Workers in Shortage Occupations - verified 27 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How should I interpret the Austria Red-White-Red Card shortage occupations calculator result?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#calculator-verdict-austria-rwr. Last modified 2026-06-27.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Calculator verdict contexts
How should I interpret the Canada Express Entry CRS calculator result?
The calculator score should be compared with the latest tracked IRCC round: round 422 on 2026-06-25, Healthcare and social services, CRS 475, 4,000 invitations. There is no single CRS pass mark. Use the score as a rank estimate, then compare it with recent CEC, PNP and category-based rounds before deciding whether to pursue French, PNP or category eligibility.
Modified 2 July 2026
Canonical page
/calculators/canada-crs
Source dataset
/api/public/calculator-verdict-contexts
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- IRCC — Express Entry rounds of invitations - verified 2 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "How should I interpret the Canada Express Entry CRS calculator result?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#calculator-verdict-canada-crs. Last modified 2026-07-02.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Calculator verdict contexts
How should I interpret the Germany Chancenkarte calculator result?
The calculator verdict should be read against the current 6-point route or the full-recognition route, plus financial proof of about EUR 1,091 per month (EUR 13,092 for 12 months). A points pass is only useful if the baseline gates are also met: recognised qualification or vocational training, German A1 or English B2, and financial proof for the search period.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/calculators/germany-chancenkarte
Source dataset
/api/public/calculator-verdict-contexts
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Make it in Germany — Opportunity Card finances - verified 1 July 2026
- Make it in Germany — Chancenkarte - verified 22 June 2026
- Auswärtiges Amt — visa fees - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "How should I interpret the Germany Chancenkarte calculator result?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#calculator-verdict-germany-chancenkarte. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Calculator verdict contexts
How should I interpret the Germany settlement permit and naturalisation planning calculator result?
The calculator result should be read as date arithmetic over current Make it in Germany guidance: EU Blue Card settlement after 27 months with A1 or 21 months with B1, skilled-worker settlement after 3 years with B1 and 36 months of pension contributions, and naturalisation planning from the current more-than-5-years residence wording. A generated date is not a foreigners-authority or naturalisation-authority decision. The route-specific residence title, German level, pension contributions, livelihood, housing, civic knowledge, naturalisation test, declarations and criminal-record checks still control the outcome.
Modified 4 July 2026
Canonical page
/calculators/germany-settlement
Source dataset
/api/public/calculator-verdict-contexts
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Make it in Germany - Settlement permit - verified 4 July 2026
- Make it in Germany - Naturalisation - verified 4 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "How should I interpret the Germany settlement permit and naturalisation planning calculator result?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#calculator-verdict-germany-settlement. Last modified 2026-07-04.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Calculator verdict contexts
How should I interpret the Ireland Stamp 4 and naturalisation planning calculator result?
The calculator result should be read as route-clock arithmetic over ISD guidance: Critical Skills Stamp 4 after 21 months, General Employment Stamp 4 after 57 months, standard naturalisation after 5 years reckonable residence, Irish-citizen spouse/civil-partner naturalisation after 3 years, and current refugee/stateless naturalisation on a 5-year clock. A generated date is not an ISD or Minister for Justice decision. Reckonable residence, continuous final-year residence, the 70/30 absence rule, proof scorecards, good character, joint spouse evidence and ministerial discretion still control the outcome.
Modified 4 July 2026
Canonical page
/calculators/ireland-citizenship
Source dataset
/api/public/calculator-verdict-contexts
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Immigration Service Delivery - Stamp 4 upgrades - verified 4 July 2026
- Immigration Service Delivery - Irish citizenship guide - verified 4 July 2026
- Citizens Information - Naturalisation - verified 4 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "How should I interpret the Ireland Stamp 4 and naturalisation planning calculator result?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#calculator-verdict-ireland-citizenship. Last modified 2026-07-04.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Calculator verdict contexts
How should I interpret the UK Indefinite Leave to Remain and naturalisation planning calculator result?
The calculator result should be read as settlement date arithmetic over GOV.UK qualifying periods: 5 years for Skilled Worker and the partner 5-year family route, 3 years for Innovator Founder, 3 or 5 years for Global Talent depending on endorsement basis, and 10 years for long residence. An ILR date from this calculator is not a Home Office eligibility decision. GOV.UK can allow some applications 28 days before the qualifying date, but the route-specific evidence, absence record, salary or sponsor need, Life in the UK and naturalisation rules still control the outcome.
Modified 4 July 2026
Canonical page
/calculators/uk-ilr
Source dataset
/api/public/calculator-verdict-contexts
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- GOV.UK - Skilled Worker, Health and Care Worker, T2 or Tier 2 ILR - verified 4 July 2026
- GOV.UK - Business, investor or talent ILR - verified 4 July 2026
- GOV.UK - Family ILR as a partner - verified 4 July 2026
- GOV.UK - Long residence ILR - verified 4 July 2026
- GOV.UK - Apply for citizenship if you have ILR - verified 4 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "How should I interpret the UK Indefinite Leave to Remain and naturalisation planning calculator result?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#calculator-verdict-uk-ilr. Last modified 2026-07-04.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Calculator verdict contexts
How should I interpret the UK Skilled Worker calculator result?
The calculator verdict should be read against the current 70-point table plus salary floors: GBP 41,700 general Skilled Worker floor and GBP 33,400 for the listed discounted tradeable options. A passing calculator result means the points table is satisfied for the inputs given. The salary still has to clear the relevant option floor and, where applicable, the occupation going rate and sponsor evidence.
Modified 30 May 2026
Canonical page
/calculators/uk-skilled-worker
Source dataset
/api/public/calculator-verdict-contexts
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- GOV.UK — Appendix Skilled Worker - verified 30 May 2026
- GOV.UK — Immigration Salary List - verified 30 May 2026
- GOV.UK — Health and Care Worker - verified 30 May 2026
Visa Atlas, "How should I interpret the UK Skilled Worker calculator result?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#calculator-verdict-uk-skilled-worker. Last modified 2026-05-30.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Calculator verdict contexts
How should I interpret the UK work-route cost planning calculator result?
The builder separates paid-away applicant costs, refundable or show-only proof-of-funds exposure and sponsor-side costs. Current source figures include Skilled Worker fees GBP 819/GBP 1,618, Health and Care fees GBP 324/GBP 628, IHS GBP 1,035 adult/year and GBP 776 child/year, ILR GBP 3,226, adult naturalisation GBP 1,709 and child registration GBP 1,000. Use the result as a cash-exposure budget, not a price promise or eligibility decision. The calculator sums fixed published fees for the selected route and keeps proof-of-funds and sponsor-side costs separate from non-refundable applicant charges.
Modified 2 July 2026
Canonical page
/calculators/uk-total-migration-cost
Source dataset
/api/public/calculator-verdict-contexts
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- GOV.UK - Skilled Worker visa costs - verified 2 July 2026
- GOV.UK - Skilled Worker partner and children funds - verified 2 July 2026
- GOV.UK - Health and Care Worker visa costs - verified 2 July 2026
- GOV.UK - Health and Care Worker partner and children funds - verified 2 July 2026
- GOV.UK - Immigration Health Surcharge - verified 2 July 2026
- Home Office immigration and nationality fees - 8 April 2026 - verified 2 July 2026
- GOV.UK - Citizenship with indefinite leave to remain - verified 2 July 2026
- GOV.UK - Register children for British citizenship - verified 2 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "How should I interpret the UK work-route cost planning calculator result?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#calculator-verdict-uk-total-migration-cost. Last modified 2026-07-02.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Calculator verdict contexts
How should I interpret the Cross-country government fee estimates calculator result?
The calculator covers 37 source-backed fee schedules from 29 primary source URLs. Source checks currently span 2026-06-01 to 2026-07-01; each route keeps its own fee lines, worked example, currency and volatility note. Use the output as a route-level government-fee estimate and source checklist, not as an official bill. The relevant immigration portal, consulate, VAC or payment provider remains authoritative at filing time.
Modified 1 July 2026
Canonical page
/calculators/visa-fees
Source dataset
/api/public/calculator-verdict-contexts
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- GOV.UK — Skilled Worker visa: how much it costs - verified 1 June 2026
- GOV.UK — Health and Care Worker visa: how much it costs - verified 1 June 2026
- USCIS - Form G-1055 fee schedule - verified 1 July 2026
- USCIS / CBP / State Department TN fee sources - verified 1 July 2026
- IRCC - Fee list for permanent residence applications - verified 1 July 2026
- Home Affairs - current visa pricing table - verified 1 July 2026
- Make it in Germany — EU Blue Card - verified 22 June 2026
- Make it in Germany — Opportunity Card - verified 22 June 2026
- Portuguese Consulate — National visa fees - verified 1 June 2026
- IND — Residence permit for self-employed persons (incl. DAFT) - verified 1 June 2026
- IND - fees and costs of an application - verified 1 July 2026
- BOE — Orden PJC/617/2025 (immigration fees) - verified 1 July 2026
- DETE — Fees for employment permits - verified 1 June 2026
- GDRFA Dubai — Golden Visa service - verified 1 June 2026
- MOM - Employment Pass application - verified 1 July 2026
- MOM - Apply for an S Pass - verified 1 July 2026
- Immigration New Zealand - Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa - verified 1 July 2026
- Immigration New Zealand - Accredited Employer Work Visa - verified 1 July 2026
- Immigration New Zealand - Partner of a New Zealander Resident Visa - verified 1 July 2026
- Immigration New Zealand - United Kingdom Working Holiday Visa - verified 1 July 2026
- Immigration New Zealand - Fee Paying Student Visa - verified 1 July 2026
- Service-Public.fr - Passeport talent - verified 1 July 2026
- Hong Kong Immigration Department - Fee tables - verified 27 June 2026
- Migration.gv.at - Skilled Workers in Shortage Occupations - verified 1 July 2026
- UDI - Fees - verified 1 July 2026
- Migri - Processing fees and payment methods - verified 1 July 2026
- New to Denmark - Pay Limit Scheme - verified 1 July 2026
- Swedish Migration Agency - Employees - verified 1 July 2026
- MAECI - Citizenship - verified 27 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How should I interpret the Cross-country government fee estimates calculator result?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#calculator-verdict-visa-fees. Last modified 2026-07-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.

Settlement

20 capsules

Settlement
How long does Commonwealth of Australia settlement and citizenship take?
Commonwealth of Australia: Arrival on 482 → 186 ENS after 2 years (Specialist Skills Pathway) or 3-4 years (Core Skills) → PR → citizenship after 4 years from arrival (minimum 12 months as PR). Australian PR arrives via a permanent-visa subclass (189, 190, 186, 191, 858) and citizenship follows after 4 years of residence with at least 12 months as a PR.
Modified 1 June 2026
Canonical page
/settlement/australia
Source dataset
/settlement
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Home Affairs — Australian citizenship - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does Commonwealth of Australia settlement and citizenship take?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#settlement-australia. Last modified 2026-06-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Settlement
How long does Republic of Austria settlement and citizenship take?
Republic of Austria: Red-White-Red Card for 24 months -> Red-White-Red Card plus after 21 qualifying months -> citizenship usually from 10 years residence. Austria moves skilled workers from an employer-tied Red-White-Red Card to the Red-White-Red Card plus after sustained qualifying work, then to long-term residence and citizenship only after stricter residence, income, language, and integration checks.
Modified 27 June 2026
Canonical page
/settlement/austria
Source dataset
/settlement
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Migration.gv.at - Citizenship - verified 27 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does Republic of Austria settlement and citizenship take?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#settlement-austria. Last modified 2026-06-27.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Settlement
How long does Canada settlement and citizenship take?
Canada: Arrival as PR → citizenship eligibility at 3 years. Temp-to-PR transition (Express Entry or PNP from inside Canada) typically adds another 1-3 years. Canada is one of the most predictable temp-to-citizenship ladders in the OECD. Express Entry and PNP nominees land as Permanent Residents from day one, and can apply for citizenship after 3 years (1,095 days) of physical presence.
Modified 1 June 2026
Canonical page
/settlement/canada
Source dataset
/settlement
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- IRCC — Canadian citizenship - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does Canada settlement and citizenship take?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#settlement-canada. Last modified 2026-06-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Settlement
How long does Kingdom of Denmark settlement and citizenship take?
Kingdom of Denmark: Pay Limit Scheme -> permanent residence after 8 years, or 4 years for strongest cases -> citizenship after meeting naturalisation conditions. Denmark has a long and rules-heavy settlement ladder. Pay Limit Scheme holders can build legal residence, but permanent residence normally requires 8 years, or 4 years if all supplementary requirements are met, plus work, language, debt, conduct, and self-support tests.
Modified 27 June 2026
Canonical page
/settlement/denmark
Source dataset
/settlement
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- New to Denmark - Permanent residence permit - verified 27 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does Kingdom of Denmark settlement and citizenship take?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#settlement-denmark. Last modified 2026-06-27.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Settlement
How long does French Republic settlement and citizenship take?
French Republic: Talent Passport -> 10-year resident card around year 5 -> naturalisation from around 5 years where integration and language criteria are met. France lets Talent Passport holders build long residence toward a 10-year resident card and, separately, naturalisation. Naturalisation is discretionary and commonly uses a 5-year residence base rule.
Modified 27 June 2026
Canonical page
/settlement/france
Source dataset
/settlement
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Service-Public.fr - French nationality - verified 27 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does French Republic settlement and citizenship take?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#settlement-france. Last modified 2026-06-27.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Settlement
How long does Federal Republic of Germany settlement and citizenship take?
Federal Republic of Germany: Arrival → Niederlassungserlaubnis (21-60 months depending on route and German level) → citizenship (5 years). Germany's settlement path runs from a temporary residence title (Aufenthaltserlaubnis) to a Niederlassungserlaubnis (permanent settlement permit), then to citizenship by naturalisation. The 2024 citizenship reform cut the standard waiting period from 8 to 5 years and allowed dual citizenship for the first time.
Modified 1 June 2026
Canonical page
/settlement/germany
Source dataset
/settlement
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- BMI — German citizenship law - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does Federal Republic of Germany settlement and citizenship take?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#settlement-germany. Last modified 2026-06-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Settlement
How long does Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China settlement and citizenship take?
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China: GEP residence -> extensions -> right of abode/permanent resident status after 7 years of continuous ordinary residence. Hong Kong GEP is a residence route, not a citizenship programme. The key settlement milestone is ordinarily resident status and right of abode after continuous ordinary residence of at least 7 years.
Modified 27 June 2026
Canonical page
/settlement/hong-kong
Source dataset
/settlement
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Hong Kong Immigration Department - Right of Abode eligibility - verified 27 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China settlement and citizenship take?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#settlement-hong-kong. Last modified 2026-06-27.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Settlement
How long does Republic of Ireland settlement and citizenship take?
Republic of Ireland: Arrival → Stamp 4 (2 years on CSEP, 5 on GEP) → citizenship (5 years reckonable, typically year 6–7 from arrival). Ireland's settlement ladder runs via the "Stamp" framework — most migrants transition from a work-permit-linked Stamp 1 to Stamp 4 (long-term residence), then qualify for Irish citizenship after 5 years of reckonable residence.
Modified 1 June 2026
Canonical page
/settlement/ireland
Source dataset
/settlement
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- ISD — Irish citizenship by naturalisation - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does Republic of Ireland settlement and citizenship take?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#settlement-ireland. Last modified 2026-06-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Settlement
How long does Italian Republic settlement and citizenship take?
Italian Republic: EU Blue Card/work permit -> EU long-term residence after about 5 years -> citizenship usually after 10 years legal residence. Italy separates residence security from citizenship. Skilled workers and Blue Card holders first renew residence permits, can generally build toward EU long-term residence after 5 years, and non-EU nationals usually need 10 years legal residence for citizenship by naturalisation.
Modified 27 June 2026
Canonical page
/settlement/italy
Source dataset
/settlement
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- MAECI - Citizenship - verified 27 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does Italian Republic settlement and citizenship take?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#settlement-italy. Last modified 2026-06-27.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Settlement
How long does Kingdom of the Netherlands settlement and citizenship take?
Kingdom of the Netherlands: Arrival → PR and citizenship eligibility parallel at 5 years. The Netherlands runs a classic 5-year residence-to-PR ladder followed by citizenship at year 5 (not a separate year). The 2024 citizenship reform plans to raise the residence requirement to 10 years, subject to parliamentary approval.
Modified 1 June 2026
Canonical page
/settlement/netherlands
Source dataset
/settlement
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- IND — Dutch citizenship - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does Kingdom of the Netherlands settlement and citizenship take?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#settlement-netherlands. Last modified 2026-06-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Settlement
How long does New Zealand settlement and citizenship take?
New Zealand: SMC resident visa -> Permanent Resident Visa after 2 years -> citizenship after 5 years of qualifying resident presence. New Zealand is unusually direct for skilled migrants: the Skilled Migrant Category grants residence, a Permanent Resident Visa can follow after 2 years, and citizenship by grant generally requires 5 years of residence and presence.
Modified 27 June 2026
Canonical page
/settlement/new-zealand
Source dataset
/settlement
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- New Zealand Government - Presence in NZ requirements - verified 27 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does New Zealand settlement and citizenship take?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#settlement-new-zealand. Last modified 2026-06-27.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Settlement
How long does Kingdom of Norway settlement and citizenship take?
Kingdom of Norway: Skilled worker permit -> permanent residence after about 3 qualifying years -> citizenship after meeting the UDI citizenship residence category. Norway skilled-worker permits can lead to permanent residence after enough qualifying residence. Citizenship is guided by UDI category rules and depends on age, residence history, identity, conduct, language/social-studies requirements, and income/residence-time rules.
Modified 27 June 2026
Canonical page
/settlement/norway
Source dataset
/settlement
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- UDI - Skilled workers - verified 27 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does Kingdom of Norway settlement and citizenship take?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#settlement-norway. Last modified 2026-06-27.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Settlement
How long does Portuguese Republic settlement and citizenship take?
Portuguese Republic: Arrival → permanent residence (5 years) → citizenship eligibility (10 years of residence, or 7 for EU/CPLP nationals). A nationality-law reform approved on 28 October 2025 (amending Law 37/81) raised the naturalisation residence requirement from 5 to 10 years — 7 years for nationals of EU and CPLP (Portuguese-speaking) countries. Permanent residence remains available after 5 years. Transitional rules are still settling, so verify your own timeline against the current law.
Modified 1 June 2026
Canonical page
/settlement/portugal
Source dataset
/settlement
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- IRN — Portuguese nationality - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does Portuguese Republic settlement and citizenship take?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#settlement-portugal. Last modified 2026-06-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Settlement
How long does Republic of Singapore settlement and citizenship take?
Republic of Singapore: Employment Pass -> discretionary PR application after building a Singapore record -> citizenship usually no earlier than PR+2 years. Singapore does not provide an automatic work-to-PR ladder. Employment Pass and S Pass holders may apply for PR, but ICA assesses family ties, economic contribution, qualifications, age, family profile, length of residency, and integration.
Modified 27 June 2026
Canonical page
/settlement/singapore
Source dataset
/settlement
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- ICA - Becoming a Singapore Citizen - verified 27 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does Republic of Singapore settlement and citizenship take?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#settlement-singapore. Last modified 2026-06-27.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Settlement
How long does Kingdom of Spain settlement and citizenship take?
Kingdom of Spain: Arrival → permanent residence (5 years) → citizenship (10 years for most nationalities; 2 for Latin American). Spain's settlement ladder is unusual: permanent residence arrives at 5 years but Spanish citizenship by naturalisation typically requires 10 years of legal residence (reduced to 2 for Latin American nationals and certain others).
Modified 1 June 2026
Canonical page
/settlement/spain
Source dataset
/settlement
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Ministerio de Justicia — Nacionalidad española - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does Kingdom of Spain settlement and citizenship take?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#settlement-spain. Last modified 2026-06-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Settlement
How long does Kingdom of Sweden settlement and citizenship take?
Kingdom of Sweden: Work permit -> permanent residence after 4 qualifying work years in the past 7 -> citizenship under the 8-year main residence rule. Sweden lets work-permit holders apply for permanent residence when extending after enough qualifying work. From June 2026, Swedish citizenship rules are stricter, with an 8-year main residence rule and language/society requirements.
Modified 27 June 2026
Canonical page
/settlement/sweden
Source dataset
/settlement
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Swedish Migration Agency - Citizenship for adults - verified 27 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does Kingdom of Sweden settlement and citizenship take?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#settlement-sweden. Last modified 2026-06-27.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Settlement
How long does Swiss Confederation settlement and citizenship take?
Swiss Confederation: B Permit -> C permit after a nationality/integration-dependent period -> ordinary naturalisation after at least 10 years total residence. Switzerland separates settlement from citizenship. Third-country B permit holders usually build toward a C permit, and ordinary naturalisation requires a C permit plus federal, cantonal, and communal residence/integration checks.
Modified 27 June 2026
Canonical page
/settlement/switzerland
Source dataset
/settlement
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- ch.ch - Naturalisation in Switzerland - verified 27 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does Swiss Confederation settlement and citizenship take?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#settlement-switzerland. Last modified 2026-06-27.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Settlement
How long does United Arab Emirates settlement and citizenship take?
United Arab Emirates: Arrival → Golden Visa (direct for qualifying income/qualifications) → 10-year residence. Citizenship only via separate Presidential decree. The UAE does not operate a general path from residence to citizenship. Long-term residency is available via the Golden Visa (10 years) or Blue Visa (environmental contributors, 10 years). Citizenship can only be granted by Presidential decree — 2021 amendments to the nationality law opened a narrow path for investors, scientists, doctors, artists, and intellectuals.
Modified 1 June 2026
Canonical page
/settlement/uae
Source dataset
/settlement
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- UAE Government Portal — Visa and Emirates ID - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does United Arab Emirates settlement and citizenship take?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#settlement-uae. Last modified 2026-06-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Settlement
How long does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland settlement and citizenship take?
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Arrival → ILR (5 years) → citizenship (6 years). Faster on Global Talent / Innovator Founder (3 years to ILR). The UK settlement ladder runs from a time-limited work, study, family, or protection visa, to Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after typically 5 years of qualifying residence, to British citizenship by naturalisation 12 months after ILR.
Modified 1 June 2026
Canonical page
/settlement/uk
Source dataset
/settlement
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- GOV.UK — Citizenship and living in the UK - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland settlement and citizenship take?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#settlement-uk. Last modified 2026-06-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Settlement
How long does United States of America settlement and citizenship take?
United States of America: Arrival on H-1B (3 years) → PERM + I-140 (1-2 years) → I-485 / Green Card (current for most categories, 7-15+ years for India EB-2) → citizenship at PR+5 years. The US path from temporary visa to citizenship is comparatively long and priority-date-driven. Most skilled-worker paths go H-1B → employer-sponsored PERM → I-140 → I-485 (adjustment) → Green Card → citizenship at 5 years.
Modified 1 June 2026
Canonical page
/settlement/us
Source dataset
/settlement
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- USCIS — Citizenship and Naturalization - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does United States of America settlement and citizenship take?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#settlement-us. Last modified 2026-06-01.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.

Timeline planners

3 capsules

Timeline planners
How long does the Australia Subclass 189 Skilled Independent timeline take?
Australia Subclass 189 Skilled Independent typically takes about 20 months end-to-end, with a plausible range of 14 to 30 months depending on invitation, evidence and authority processing steps.
Modified 20 April 2026
Canonical page
/timeline/australia-189
Source dataset
/timeline
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Department of Home Affairs — Skilled Independent 189 - verified 20 April 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the Australia Subclass 189 Skilled Independent timeline take?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#timeline-australia-189. Last modified 2026-04-20.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Timeline planners
How long does the Canada Express Entry (FSW / CEC) timeline take?
Canada Express Entry (FSW / CEC) typically takes about 12 months end-to-end, with a plausible range of 8 to 24 months depending on invitation, evidence and authority processing steps.
Modified 20 April 2026
Canonical page
/timeline/canada-express-entry
Source dataset
/timeline
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- IRCC — Express Entry - verified 20 April 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the Canada Express Entry (FSW / CEC) timeline take?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#timeline-canada-express-entry. Last modified 2026-04-20.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Timeline planners
How long does the UK Skilled Worker visa timeline take?
UK Skilled Worker visa typically takes about 6 months end-to-end, with a plausible range of 3 to 12 months depending on invitation, evidence and authority processing steps.
Modified 20 April 2026
Canonical page
/timeline/uk-skilled-worker
Source dataset
/timeline
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- GOV.UK — Skilled Worker visa - verified 20 April 2026
Visa Atlas, "How long does the UK Skilled Worker visa timeline take?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#timeline-uk-skilled-worker. Last modified 2026-04-20.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.

Best-of guides

6 capsules

Best-of guides
What does this Visa Atlas best-of guide compare?
The strongest remote-work residence programmes in 2026, ranked by income threshold, tax treatment, and settlement pathway. It compares D8 visa (digital nomad / remote work), Digital Nomad Visa (Spain), UAE Virtual Working Programme.
Modified 18 April 2026
Canonical page
/best/best-digital-nomad-visas-2026
Source dataset
/best
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- VistosMNE — Digital nomads (D8) - verified 22 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "What does this Visa Atlas best-of guide compare?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#best-best-digital-nomad-visas-2026. Last modified 2026-04-18.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Best-of guides
What does this Visa Atlas best-of guide compare?
The countries and routes that lead to permanent residence most quickly — comparing minimum qualifying periods and practical constraints. It compares Express Entry — Canadian Experience Class (CEC), Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189), D7 visa (passive income / retirement), Skilled Worker visa.
Modified 18 April 2026
Canonical page
/best/best-fast-settlement-countries
Source dataset
/best
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- IRCC — Canadian Experience Class - verified 1 July 2026
Visa Atlas, "What does this Visa Atlas best-of guide compare?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#best-best-fast-settlement-countries. Last modified 2026-04-18.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Best-of guides
What does this Visa Atlas best-of guide compare?
Residence routes for freelancers, consultants, and self-employed professionals — ranked by capital requirement and scope. It compares Freelance / Self-employment residence permit (§21 AufenthG), Dutch-American Friendship Treaty (DAFT) entrepreneur, D2 visa (entrepreneur / self-employment), UAE freelance permit with residence.
Modified 18 April 2026
Canonical page
/best/best-freelancer-visas
Source dataset
/best
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Make it in Germany — Self-employment - verified 22 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "What does this Visa Atlas best-of guide compare?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#best-best-freelancer-visas. Last modified 2026-04-18.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Best-of guides
What does this Visa Atlas best-of guide compare?
Investor and entrepreneur visas with capital thresholds under USD 500k — the most accessible residence-by-investment options. It compares Dutch-American Friendship Treaty (DAFT) entrepreneur, UAE Golden Visa, Start-Up Visa (Canada), Portugal Golden Visa (residence by investment).
Modified 18 April 2026
Canonical page
/best/best-investor-visas-under-500k
Source dataset
/best
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- IND — Self-employed person (DAFT / Dutch-Japanese friendship treaty) - verified 22 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "What does this Visa Atlas best-of guide compare?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#best-best-investor-visas-under-500k. Last modified 2026-04-18.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Best-of guides
What does this Visa Atlas best-of guide compare?
Post-study work visas ranked by duration, in-demand graduate rights, and conversion pathways to permanent residence. It compares Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), Graduate visa, Orientation year (Zoekjaar).
Modified 18 April 2026
Canonical page
/best/best-post-study-work-routes
Source dataset
/best
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- IRCC — Post-Graduation Work Permit - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "What does this Visa Atlas best-of guide compare?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#best-best-post-study-work-routes. Last modified 2026-04-18.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Best-of guides
What does this Visa Atlas best-of guide compare?
Work visas you can apply for without a job offer in hand — the strongest unsponsored routes across the destinations we cover. It compares Chancenkarte (Germany Opportunity Card), Orientation year (Zoekjaar), Global Talent visa, Express Entry — Canadian Experience Class (CEC), and other routes.
Modified 18 April 2026
Canonical page
/best/best-work-visas-no-sponsor
Source dataset
/best
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- Make it in Germany — Opportunity Card (Federal Government info portal) - verified 22 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "What does this Visa Atlas best-of guide compare?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#best-best-work-visas-no-sponsor. Last modified 2026-04-18.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.

Topic clusters

4 capsules

Topic clusters
What should I know about family reunification routes — spouses, partners, and dependants?
Every destination on Visa Atlas has a family or dependant visa. Income floors, relationship evidence rules, and English requirements vary sharply — this guide compares the major family routes and who each is designed for. This cluster is for people sponsoring a partner, child, or parent to join them, or applicants looking to join a family member already settled in a destination..
Modified 20 April 2026
Canonical page
/topics/family-reunification
Source dataset
/topics
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- GOV.UK — UK family visa - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "What should I know about family reunification routes — spouses, partners, and dependants?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#topic-family-reunification. Last modified 2026-04-20.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Topic clusters
What should I know about fastest routes to permanent residence — under 5 years?
Most settlement routes require 5 years of qualifying residence. A handful of routes compress that to 2–3 years: the UK Global Talent / Innovator Founder at 3 years, Ireland Critical Skills at 2 years to Stamp 4, and Canada Express Entry with PNP from CEC experience at ~2.5 years in-country. This cluster is for applicants optimising for time-to-pr rather than accessibility, cost, or family flexibility..
Modified 20 April 2026
Canonical page
/topics/fast-settlement
Source dataset
/topics
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- GOV.UK — Global Talent - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "What should I know about fastest routes to permanent residence — under 5 years?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#topic-fast-settlement. Last modified 2026-04-20.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Topic clusters
What should I know about investor migration — golden visas, start-up founders, and e-2 entrepreneurs?
Investor visa rules have tightened since 2022, with the UK Tier 1 Investor closed, Portugal’s Golden Visa reshaped away from real estate, and Spain’s Golden Visa wound down in 2025. This cluster tracks what’s still open, where, and at what threshold. This cluster is for applicants considering migration via capital investment, business setup, or an entrepreneur route..
Modified 20 April 2026
Canonical page
/topics/investor-migration
Source dataset
/topics
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- GOV.UK — Innovator Founder - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "What should I know about investor migration — golden visas, start-up founders, and e-2 entrepreneurs?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#topic-investor-migration. Last modified 2026-04-20.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.
Topic clusters
What should I know about post-study work visas — stay and work after graduation?
Most established Visa Atlas destinations have a post-study work visa. These routes let international graduates stay, gain professional experience, and in most cases bridge to a settlement route without re-applying from scratch. This cluster is for international students who are near the end of their qualification, or applicants choosing where to study with a view to staying afterwards..
Modified 20 April 2026
Canonical page
/topics/post-study-work
Source dataset
/topics
Rendered marker
[data-verified-answer]
Sources and citation
- GOV.UK — Graduate visa - verified 1 June 2026
Visa Atlas, "What should I know about post-study work visas — stay and work after graduation?", https://visaatlas.org/answer-capsules#topic-post-study-work. Last modified 2026-04-20.
Compiled data, not legal advice. The linked government source remains authoritative.

Cite or reuse this dataset

Machine-readable endpoint

Page-level answers

What unsponsored work visas does Visa Atlas cover?

What does the Visa Atlas changelog record?

What immigration figures does Visa Atlas compare?

How does Visa Atlas source and audit immigration information?

What does the Visa Atlas policy updates feed track?

What does the visa processing-times hub compare?

What does Work visa government fees — 2026 comparison of indicative costs compare?

What does Digital nomad visa comparison 2026 — remote-work residence routes compare?

What does Routes that lead to permanent residence — settlement pathways compared compare?

What does Golden Visa comparison 2026 — remaining residence-by-investment programmes compare?

What does Entrepreneur and investor residence routes — fees and capital compared compare?

What does Work visas with no employer sponsor — unsponsored routes compared compare?

What does Retiring in the Caribbean and Central America: Belize, Trinidad, Guatemala compare?

What does Caribbean Citizenship by Investment Compared (2026) compare?

What does Caribbean Digital Nomad and Remote-Work Visas compare?

What does Caribbean Residency for Retirees: Where You Can Settle Fastest compare?

What does Central Asia and the Caucasus: Low-Tax and Nomad Relocation Options compare?

What does Digital Nomad Visas in Europe: 2026 Comparison compare?

What does EU Blue Card in the Baltics and Slovakia: Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia compare?

What does EU Blue Card vs Germany’s Chancenkarte: Which Should You Choose? compare?

What does European and Central Asian Digital Nomad Visas (2026) compare?

What does Where Did the Golden Visas Go? The 2025–2026 Investor Residency Landscape compare?

What does From Grenada Citizenship to a US E-2 Visa compare?

What does The Newest Digital Nomad Visas (2025-2026) compare?

What does Post-Study Work Routes: UK Graduate, Ireland Stamp 1G, Canada PGWP, Australia 485 compare?

What does Retirement Visas in Asia-Pacific: Cambodia, Fiji, and the Philippines compare?

What does Self-Sponsorship and Founder Routes in the UK and Ireland compare?

What does The South Caucasus: Relocating to Georgia, Armenia, or Azerbaijan compare?

What does Tech Workers Abroad: H-1B, Express Entry, and UK Skilled Worker Compared compare?

What does the salary thresholds hub compare?

What does the Visa Atlas settlement hub compare?

What embeddable immigration widgets does Visa Atlas publish?

Visa route answers

What is the Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) in Commonwealth of Australia?

What is the Red-White-Red Card (Rot-Weiß-Rot-Karte) in Republic of Austria?

What is the Express Entry — Canadian Experience Class (CEC) in Canada?

What is the Express Entry — Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) in Canada?

What is the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) in Canada?

What is the Pay Limit Scheme (Beloebsordningen) in Kingdom of Denmark?

What is the Residence permit for a specialist in Republic of Finland?

What is the Talent Passport — Salaried Employee (Passeport Talent Salarié) in French Republic?

What is the Chancenkarte (Germany Opportunity Card) in Federal Republic of Germany?

What is the EU Blue Card (Germany) in Federal Republic of Germany?

What is the Critical Skills Employment Permit in Republic of Ireland?

What is the Highly Skilled Migrant (Kennismigrant) in Kingdom of the Netherlands?

What is the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) in New Zealand?

What is the Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa in New Zealand?

What is the Skilled Worker Residence Permit (Oppholdstillatelse som faglaert) in Kingdom of Norway?

What is the Employment Pass (EP) in Republic of Singapore?

What is the S Pass in Republic of Singapore?

What is the Work Permit (Arbetstillstånd) in Kingdom of Sweden?

What is the Health and Care Worker visa in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?

What is the Skilled Worker visa in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?

What is the H-1B Specialty Occupation in United States of America?

What is the O-1 Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or Achievement in United States of America?

What is the TN USMCA Professionals (Canada & Mexico) in United States of America?

Research reports

Do I need Anabin or a ZAB Statement of Comparability for a German skilled worker visa?

What major immigration rule changes happened in 2026 for skilled migrants?

What are the cheapest skilled work visas by total upfront cost?

How long do skilled worker visa decisions usually take across major destinations?

Which countries have the highest skilled migration salary floors in 2026?

How current is Visa Atlas immigration data and which source records are stale?

Express Entry

Which Canada Express Entry categories have 2026 draws?

What is the latest tracked Canada Express Entry draw?

Salary thresholds

What salary do you need for a skilled-work visa in Australia?

What salary do you need for a skilled-work visa in Austria?

What salary do you need for a skilled-work visa in Canada?

What salary do you need for a skilled-work visa in Denmark?

What salary do you need for a skilled-work visa in Finland?

What salary do you need for a skilled-work visa in France?

What salary do you need for a skilled-work visa in Germany?

What salary do you need for a skilled-work visa in Hong Kong?

What salary do you need for a skilled-work visa in Ireland?

What salary do you need for a skilled-work visa in Italy?