[{"destinationIso":"uk","visaSlug":"skilled-worker","typicalMinDays":21,"typicalMaxDays":21,"summary":"GOV.UK publishes 3 weeks as the typical decision window for Skilled Worker visa applications made outside the UK.","qualifier":"applying from outside the UK; switching or extending inside the UK usually takes up to 8 weeks","note":"The 3 weeks runs from your biometrics appointment or ID Check, not from online submission. Switching or extending inside the UK usually takes up to 8 weeks from the application date. Priority service (where available) aims for 5 working days; super-priority aims for next working day. Defined Certificate of Sponsorship delays can push real-world timelines.","sourceName":"GOV.UK — Visa decision waiting times","sourceUrl":"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/visa-decision-waiting-times-applications-outside-the-uk","lastChecked":"2026-09-10"},{"destinationIso":"uk","visaSlug":"health-and-care-worker","typicalMinDays":21,"typicalMaxDays":21,"summary":"Main applicants usually receive a decision within 3 weeks after the required identity and document or biometric step, whether applying outside the UK or making an eligible in-country application. This is a decision window, not preparation, appointment or relocation time; dependants have separate guidance.","qualifier":"GOV.UK shows a usual 3-week decision window for eligible applications outside or inside the UK after the applicable identity/document or biometric step; paid priority services are separate and conditional","note":"The Immigration Health Surcharge is waived on this route. Sponsor and Certificate of Sponsorship preparation happen before the decision clock. GOV.UK describes priority and super-priority as optional services offered only when the application flow says the case is eligible; their clocks and fees are explained in the route guide.","sourceName":"GOV.UK — Health and Care Worker visa","sourceUrl":"https://www.gov.uk/health-care-worker-visa","contentModified":"2026-09-11","lastChecked":"2026-09-11"},{"destinationIso":"uk","visaSlug":"global-talent","typicalMinDays":21,"typicalMaxDays":56,"summary":"Endorsement stage varies by endorsing body (Tech Nation, Royal Society, British Academy, Arts Council, etc.); visa stage is then 3 weeks outside the UK.","note":"Prize-route applicants skip endorsement. Realistic end-to-end: 8 weeks is common.","sourceName":"GOV.UK — Global Talent visa","sourceUrl":"https://www.gov.uk/global-talent","lastChecked":"2026-09-10"},{"destinationIso":"uk","visaSlug":"graduate","typicalMinDays":56,"typicalMaxDays":56,"summary":"GOV.UK says a Graduate visa decision usually arrives within 8 weeks after you apply online, prove your identity and provide the required documents; applicants must apply from inside the UK before their Student visa expires.","qualifier":"in-country application after identity verification and document submission; this is a published target, not a guaranteed maximum or an end-to-end graduation-to-visa estimate","note":"The processing clock starts after the online application, identity check or UKVCAS step, and document submission. Course completion reporting, preparation and appointment availability happen before that clock. Do not travel outside the UK, Ireland, Channel Islands or Isle of Man while the application is pending, because GOV.UK says the application is withdrawn.","sourceName":"GOV.UK — Graduate visa","sourceUrl":"https://www.gov.uk/graduate-visa","lastChecked":"2026-09-10","contentModified":"2026-09-10"},{"destinationIso":"uk","visaSlug":"high-potential-individual","typicalMinDays":21,"typicalMaxDays":28,"summary":"Applied from outside the UK: 3 weeks. From inside the UK (switching): 8 weeks.","sourceName":"GOV.UK — High Potential Individual visa","sourceUrl":"https://www.gov.uk/high-potential-individual-visa","lastChecked":"2026-09-10"},{"destinationIso":"uk","visaSlug":"innovator-founder","typicalMinDays":21,"typicalMaxDays":56,"summary":"Endorsement by an approved body is a pre-requisite; visa decision is 3 weeks outside the UK or 8 weeks inside.","sourceName":"GOV.UK — Innovator Founder visa","sourceUrl":"https://www.gov.uk/innovator-founder-visa","lastChecked":"2026-09-10"},{"destinationIso":"uk","visaSlug":"scale-up","typicalMinDays":21,"typicalMaxDays":56,"summary":"3 weeks outside the UK, 8 weeks inside.","sourceName":"GOV.UK — Scale-up visa","sourceUrl":"https://www.gov.uk/scale-up-worker-visa","lastChecked":"2026-09-10"},{"destinationIso":"uk","visaSlug":"youth-mobility-scheme","typicalMinDays":21,"typicalMaxDays":21,"summary":"Initial applications from outside the UK usually receive a decision within 3 weeks after identity verification and submission of the application and documents. Appointment waiting is separate.","qualifier":"initial application from outside the UK; the clock starts after ID Check submission or the visa-centre biometric appointment","note":"Hong Kong SAR passport holders and applicants from Taiwan need ballot selection before applying. Japan and South Korea are not on the current Youth Mobility ballot list; India has a separate Young Professionals Scheme. Eligible Australian, Canadian and New Zealand nationals applying for an extension inside the UK have a separate eight-week decision period.","sourceName":"GOV.UK — Youth Mobility Scheme visa","sourceUrl":"https://www.gov.uk/youth-mobility","lastChecked":"2026-09-10"},{"destinationIso":"uk","visaSlug":"student","typicalMinDays":21,"typicalMaxDays":21,"summary":"3 weeks outside the UK, 8 weeks inside. CAS from a licensed sponsor is a pre-requisite.","qualifier":"applying from outside the UK; applying inside the UK usually takes up to 8 weeks","sourceName":"GOV.UK — Student visa","sourceUrl":"https://www.gov.uk/student-visa","lastChecked":"2026-09-10"},{"destinationIso":"uk","visaSlug":"family-spouse","typicalMinDays":84,"typicalMaxDays":168,"summary":"GOV.UK publishes 12 weeks outside the UK and up to 6 months during peak periods for spouse/partner visas.","note":"Priority service available for an additional fee in most countries, reducing to 30 working days.","sourceName":"GOV.UK — Family visas","sourceUrl":"https://www.gov.uk/uk-family-visa/partner-spouse","lastChecked":"2026-09-10"},{"destinationIso":"uk","visaSlug":"visit-visa-standard","typicalMinDays":21,"typicalMaxDays":21,"summary":"GOV.UK says a Standard Visitor decision usually arrives within 3 weeks after identity verification and submission of the application and documents from outside the UK.","qualifier":"decision stage after ID Check submission or the visa-centre biometrics appointment; preparation and appointment waiting are separate","note":"This is a published current decision-time indication, not a statutory deadline. GOV.UK says further evidence, verification, an interview, increased demand or technical problems can make an application take longer. Check the faster-decision service separately; availability varies.","sourceName":"GOV.UK — Standard Visitor visa","sourceUrl":"https://www.gov.uk/standard-visitor/apply-standard-visitor-visa","lastChecked":"2026-09-10"},{"destinationIso":"ie","visaSlug":"critical-skills-employment-permit","summary":"DETE’s page, published as at 04 September 2026, listed Critical Skills Employment Permit applications received on 26 August 2026. That 9-day difference is a queue-position snapshot, not a decision-time estimate.","sourceName":"DETE — Employment permits current processing dates","sourceUrl":"https://enterprise.gov.ie/en/what-we-do/workplace-and-skills/employment-permits/current-application-processing-dates/","lastChecked":"2026-09-10","observedQueueDays":9,"observedQueueAsOf":"2026-09-04","qualifier":"a live queue snapshot, not a guaranteed decision time; employer type and application completeness can affect order"},{"destinationIso":"ie","visaSlug":"general-employment-permit","summary":"DETE’s page, published as at 04 September 2026, listed new General Employment Permit applications received on 30 July 2026. That 36-day difference is a queue-position snapshot, not a decision-time estimate.","sourceName":"DETE — Employment permits current processing dates","sourceUrl":"https://enterprise.gov.ie/en/what-we-do/workplace-and-skills/employment-permits/current-application-processing-dates/","lastChecked":"2026-09-10","observedQueueDays":36,"observedQueueAsOf":"2026-09-04","qualifier":"a live queue snapshot, not a guaranteed decision time; employer type and application completeness can affect order"},{"destinationIso":"ie","visaSlug":"step-startup-visa","summary":"Irish Immigration Service — STEP does not publish one fixed, route-wide end-to-end processing time that can be stated responsibly for this application route.","sourceName":"Irish Immigration Service — STEP","sourceUrl":"https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-work-in-ireland/what-are-my-options-for-working-in-ireland/coming-to-work-for-more-than-90-days/start-up-entrepreneur-programme-step/","lastChecked":"2026-09-10","notPublished":true,"note":"The earlier range was removed after an official-source review because it was an editorial estimate, depended on a live/local queue, or combined separate appointment and decision stages.","guidance":"Use the current Irish Immigration Service — STEP service for the responsible mission, service centre, authority or live processing-time tool before applying."},{"destinationIso":"ie","visaSlug":"stamp-4","notPublished":true,"summary":"Irish Immigration Service — Registration Office does not publish one fixed, route-wide end-to-end processing time that can be stated responsibly for this application route.","guidance":"Use the current Irish Immigration Service — Registration Office service for the responsible mission, service centre, authority or live processing-time tool before applying.","sourceName":"Irish Immigration Service — Registration Office","sourceUrl":"https://www.irishimmigration.ie/registering-your-immigration-permission/","lastChecked":"2026-09-10","note":"The earlier range was removed after an official-source review because it was an editorial estimate, depended on a live/local queue, or combined separate appointment and decision stages."},{"destinationIso":"ie","visaSlug":"student-visa","summary":"Irish Immigration Service — Visa Decisions does not publish one fixed, route-wide end-to-end processing time that can be stated responsibly for this application route.","sourceName":"Irish Immigration Service — Visa Decisions","sourceUrl":"https://www.irishimmigration.ie/visa-decisions/","lastChecked":"2026-09-10","notPublished":true,"note":"The earlier range was removed after an official-source review because it was an editorial estimate, depended on a live/local queue, or combined separate appointment and decision stages.","guidance":"Use the current Irish Immigration Service — Visa Decisions service for the responsible mission, service centre, authority or live processing-time tool before applying."},{"destinationIso":"ie","visaSlug":"join-family-of-irish-national","summary":"Irish Immigration Service — Join Family does not publish one fixed, route-wide end-to-end processing time that can be stated responsibly for this application route.","sourceName":"Irish Immigration Service — Join Family","sourceUrl":"https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-join-family-in-ireland/joining-an-irish-national/join-family-visa/","lastChecked":"2026-09-10","notPublished":true,"note":"The earlier range was removed after an official-source review because it was an editorial estimate, depended on a live/local queue, or combined separate appointment and decision stages.","guidance":"Use the current Irish Immigration Service — Join Family service for the responsible mission, service centre, authority or live processing-time tool before applying."},{"destinationIso":"ie","visaSlug":"iip-closed","notPublished":true,"summary":"Department of Justice — IIP closure FAQ does not publish one fixed, route-wide end-to-end processing time that can be stated responsibly for this application route.","guidance":"Use the current Department of Justice — IIP closure FAQ service for the responsible mission, service centre, authority or live processing-time tool before applying.","sourceName":"Department of Justice — IIP closure FAQ","sourceUrl":"https://www.irishimmigration.ie/faqs-closure-of-the-immigrant-investor-programme-iip/","lastChecked":"2026-09-10","note":"The earlier range was removed after an official-source review because it was an editorial estimate, depended on a live/local queue, or combined separate appointment and decision stages."},{"destinationIso":"de","visaSlug":"eu-blue-card","notPublished":true,"summary":"Make it in Germany - EU Blue Card does not publish one fixed, route-wide end-to-end processing time that can be stated responsibly for this application route.","note":"The earlier range was removed after an official-source review because it was an editorial estimate, depended on a live/local queue, or combined separate appointment and decision stages.","sourceName":"Make it in Germany - EU Blue Card","sourceUrl":"https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/visa-residence/types/eu-blue-card","lastChecked":"2026-09-10","guidance":"Use the current Make it in Germany - EU Blue Card service for the responsible mission, service centre, authority or live processing-time tool before applying."},{"destinationIso":"de","visaSlug":"chancenkarte","summary":"There is no single published nationwide end-to-end Opportunity Card processing period. Individual German missions publish their own indications; preliminary review, appointment waiting and qualification checks need separate planning.","note":"Check the responsible mission's published procedure. The dedicated processing page links official mission examples with their individual scope; they do not establish a global range or guaranteed decision deadline.","sourceName":"Make it in Germany - Opportunity Card","sourceUrl":"https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/visa-residence/opportunity-card","lastChecked":"2026-09-10","notPublished":true,"guidance":"Use the responsible mission's guidance and distinguish qualification evidence, portal completeness review, appointment waiting and the decision stage. The dedicated processing page links scoped official mission examples."},{"destinationIso":"de","visaSlug":"skilled-worker-de","notPublished":true,"summary":"No single national end-to-end clock is published for Germany’s Skilled Worker visa. The Federal Foreign Office says national visas may take several months; the optional §81a fast-track procedure has separate recognition, appointment and complete-application decision stages.","note":"Recognition/comparability, regulated-profession licensing, mission appointment availability and the local residence-title appointment are separate stages. The responsible German mission and foreigners authority control the applicable procedure.","sourceName":"Make-it-in-Germany — Skilled Worker visa","sourceUrl":"https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/visa-residence/types/work-qualified-professionals","lastChecked":"2026-09-10","guidance":"Use the responsible German mission and local foreigners authority guidance. If an employer uses §81a, read the fast-track stage limits separately; they are not a guarantee that the visa will be granted."},{"destinationIso":"de","visaSlug":"recognition-partnership","summary":"Make-it-in-Germany — Recognition Partnership does not publish one fixed, route-wide end-to-end processing time that can be stated responsibly for this application route.","sourceName":"Make-it-in-Germany — Recognition Partnership","sourceUrl":"https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/visa-residence/types/visa-recognition-partnership","lastChecked":"2026-09-10","notPublished":true,"note":"The earlier range was removed after an official-source review because it was an editorial estimate, depended on a live/local queue, or combined separate appointment and decision stages.","guidance":"Use the current Make-it-in-Germany — Recognition Partnership service for the responsible mission, service centre, authority or live processing-time tool before applying."},{"destinationIso":"de","visaSlug":"freelancer-visa","summary":"Make-it-in-Germany — Freelance residence permit does not publish one fixed, route-wide end-to-end processing time that can be stated responsibly for this application route.","note":"The earlier range was removed after an official-source review because it was an editorial estimate, depended on a live/local queue, or combined separate appointment and decision stages.","sourceName":"Make-it-in-Germany — Freelance residence permit","sourceUrl":"https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/visa-residence/types/other/self-employment","lastChecked":"2026-09-10","notPublished":true,"guidance":"Use the current Make-it-in-Germany — Freelance residence permit service for the responsible mission, service centre, authority or live processing-time tool before applying."},{"destinationIso":"de","visaSlug":"job-seeker-visa","summary":"German Federal Foreign Office - Job Seeker visa does not publish one fixed, route-wide end-to-end processing time that can be stated responsibly for this application route.","sourceName":"German Federal Foreign Office - Job Seeker visa","sourceUrl":"https://www.germany.info/us-en/service/visa/employment-visa/922292","lastChecked":"2026-09-10","notPublished":true,"note":"The earlier range was removed after an official-source review because it was an editorial estimate, depended on a live/local queue, or combined separate appointment and decision stages.","guidance":"Use the current German Federal Foreign Office - Job Seeker visa service for the responsible mission, service centre, authority or live processing-time tool before applying."},{"destinationIso":"de","visaSlug":"student-de","summary":"Make it in Germany - Studying does not publish one fixed, route-wide end-to-end processing time that can be stated responsibly for this application route.","sourceName":"Make it in Germany - Studying","sourceUrl":"https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/visa-residence/types/studying","lastChecked":"2026-09-10","notPublished":true,"note":"The earlier range was removed after an official-source review because it was an editorial estimate, depended on a live/local queue, or combined separate appointment and decision stages.","guidance":"Use the current Make it in Germany - Studying service for the responsible mission, service centre, authority or live processing-time tool before applying."},{"destinationIso":"de","visaSlug":"family-reunion-de","summary":"Make it in Germany - Family reunification does not publish one fixed, route-wide end-to-end processing time that can be stated responsibly for this application route.","note":"The earlier range was removed after an official-source review because it was an editorial estimate, depended on a live/local queue, or combined separate appointment and decision stages.","sourceName":"Make it in Germany - Family reunification","sourceUrl":"https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/visa-residence/family-reunification/spouses-joining-citizens-non-eu","lastChecked":"2026-09-10","notPublished":true,"guidance":"Use the current Make it in Germany - Family reunification service for the responsible mission, service centre, authority or live processing-time tool before applying."},{"destinationIso":"pt","visaSlug":"d7-passive-income","typicalMinDays":60,"typicalMaxDays":60,"summary":"Portugal government guidance gives a 60-day deadline for the residence visa for retirees and people living on their own income.","note":"This is the published visa-stage deadline, not a promise for every case. Portugal does not publish one current AIMA appointment or residence-card wait for D7 holders, so no extra 6-12 month estimate is added here.","qualifier":"Published consular deadline; excludes the separate post-arrival AIMA residence-permit process.","sourceName":"gov.pt - Residence visa for retirees and people living on their own income","sourceUrl":"https://www.gov.pt/servicos/pedir-um-visto-de-residencia-para-fixacao-de-residencia-de-reformados-religiosos-e-pessoas-que-vivem-de-rendimentos-proprios","lastChecked":"2026-09-10"},{"destinationIso":"pt","visaSlug":"d8-digital-nomad","summary":"Portuguese Consulate network — National visas does not publish one fixed, route-wide end-to-end processing time that can be stated responsibly for this application route.","sourceName":"Portuguese Consulate network — National visas","sourceUrl":"https://vistos.mne.gov.pt/en/national-visas/necessary-documentation/residency","lastChecked":"2026-09-10","notPublished":true,"note":"The earlier range was removed after an official-source review because it was an editorial estimate, depended on a live/local queue, or combined separate appointment and decision stages.","guidance":"Use the current Portuguese Consulate network — National visas service for the responsible mission, service centre, authority or live processing-time tool before applying."},{"destinationIso":"pt","visaSlug":"d2-entrepreneur","summary":"Portuguese Consulate network — D2 does not publish one fixed, route-wide end-to-end processing time that can be stated responsibly for this application route.","sourceName":"Portuguese Consulate network — D2","sourceUrl":"https://vistos.mne.gov.pt/en/national-visas/necessary-documentation/residency","lastChecked":"2026-09-10","notPublished":true,"note":"The earlier range was removed after an official-source review because it was an editorial estimate, depended on a live/local queue, or combined separate appointment and decision stages.","guidance":"Use the current Portuguese Consulate network — D2 service for the responsible mission, service centre, authority or live processing-time tool before applying."},{"destinationIso":"pt","visaSlug":"golden-visa","summary":"AIMA — Residence for investment activity does not publish one fixed, route-wide end-to-end processing time that can be stated responsibly for this application route.","sourceName":"AIMA — Residence for investment activity","sourceUrl":"https://aima.gov.pt/en/residency-permit-for-investment-activity","lastChecked":"2026-09-10","notPublished":true,"note":"The earlier range was removed after an official-source review because it was an editorial estimate, depended on a live/local queue, or combined separate appointment and decision stages.","guidance":"Use the current AIMA — Residence for investment activity service for the responsible mission, service centre, authority or live processing-time tool before applying."},{"destinationIso":"pt","visaSlug":"d3-highly-qualified","summary":"Portuguese Consulate network — National visas does not publish one fixed, route-wide end-to-end processing time that can be stated responsibly for this application route.","sourceName":"Portuguese Consulate network — National visas","sourceUrl":"https://vistos.mne.gov.pt/en/national-visas/necessary-documentation/residency","lastChecked":"2026-09-10","notPublished":true,"note":"The earlier range was removed after an official-source review because it was an editorial estimate, depended on a live/local queue, or combined separate appointment and decision stages.","guidance":"Use the current Portuguese Consulate network — National visas service for the responsible mission, service centre, authority or live processing-time tool before applying."},{"destinationIso":"pt","visaSlug":"student-pt","summary":"Portuguese Consulate network — Student visas does not publish one fixed, route-wide end-to-end processing time that can be stated responsibly for this application route.","sourceName":"Portuguese Consulate network — Student visas","sourceUrl":"https://vistos.mne.gov.pt/en/national-visas/necessary-documentation/residency","lastChecked":"2026-09-10","notPublished":true,"note":"The earlier range was removed after an official-source review because it was an editorial estimate, depended on a live/local queue, or combined separate appointment and decision stages.","guidance":"Use the current Portuguese Consulate network — Student visas service for the responsible mission, service centre, authority or live processing-time tool before applying."},{"destinationIso":"pt","visaSlug":"family-reunification-pt","timingKind":"statutory-deadline","statutoryDeadlineMonths":9,"summary":"Portugal’s current Foreigners Law sets a nine-month decision deadline for family-reunification requests.","note":"The nine-month statutory decision period applies to procedures started after 23 October 2025. It does not include time needed to secure an AIMA appointment or complete a later consular visa stage; older pending procedures may remain subject to earlier rules.","qualifier":"Statutory decision deadline; not an end-to-end typical estimate.","sourceName":"Diário da República — Foreigners Law, Article 105","sourceUrl":"https://diariodarepublica.pt/dr/legislacao-consolidada/lei/2007-67564445-946245945","lastChecked":"2026-09-09","contentModified":"2026-09-11"},{"destinationIso":"es","visaSlug":"digital-nomad-visa","summary":"UGE-CE (Unidad de Grandes Empresas) — Teletrabajadores does not publish one fixed, route-wide end-to-end processing time that can be stated responsibly for this application route.","sourceName":"UGE-CE (Unidad de Grandes Empresas) — Teletrabajadores","sourceUrl":"https://www.inclusion.gob.es/web/unidadgrandesempresas/teletrabajadores","lastChecked":"2026-09-10","notPublished":true,"note":"The earlier range was removed after an official-source review because it was an editorial estimate, depended on a live/local queue, or combined separate appointment and decision stages.","guidance":"Use the current UGE-CE (Unidad de Grandes Empresas) — Teletrabajadores service for the responsible mission, service centre, authority or live processing-time tool before applying."},{"destinationIso":"es","visaSlug":"non-lucrative-visa","typicalMinDays":90,"typicalMaxDays":90,"summary":"Spain publishes a legal decision period of up to 3 months for the initial non-lucrative residence authorisation; requests for documents or an interview can extend the case.","qualifier":"Legal decision period, not a typical forecast; appointment time before lodgement is separate.","sourceName":"Ministry of Inclusion - Initial non-lucrative residence","sourceUrl":"https://www.inclusion.gob.es/web/migraciones/w/autorizacion-inicial-de-residencia-temporal-no-lucrativa","lastChecked":"2026-09-10"},{"destinationIso":"es","visaSlug":"highly-qualified-professional","summary":"UGE-CE — Highly Qualified Professional does not publish one fixed, route-wide end-to-end processing time that can be stated responsibly for this application route.","sourceName":"UGE-CE — Highly Qualified Professional","sourceUrl":"https://www.inclusion.gob.es/web/unidadgrandesempresas/profesionales-altamente-cualificados","lastChecked":"2026-09-10","notPublished":true,"note":"The earlier range was removed after an official-source review because it was an editorial estimate, depended on a live/local queue, or combined separate appointment and decision stages.","guidance":"Use the current UGE-CE — Highly Qualified Professional service for the responsible mission, service centre, authority or live processing-time tool before applying."},{"destinationIso":"es","visaSlug":"entrepreneur-visa","summary":"UGE-CE — Entrepreneur residence does not publish one fixed, route-wide end-to-end processing time that can be stated responsibly for this application route.","sourceName":"UGE-CE — Entrepreneur residence","sourceUrl":"https://www.inclusion.gob.es/web/unidadgrandesempresas/emprendedores","lastChecked":"2026-09-10","notPublished":true,"note":"The earlier range was removed after an official-source review because it was an editorial estimate, depended on a live/local queue, or combined separate appointment and decision stages.","guidance":"Use the current UGE-CE — Entrepreneur residence service for the responsible mission, service centre, authority or live processing-time tool before applying."},{"destinationIso":"es","visaSlug":"golden-visa-ending","notPublished":true,"summary":"BOE — Ley Orgánica 1/2025 does not publish one fixed, route-wide end-to-end processing time that can be stated responsibly for this application route.","guidance":"Use the current BOE — Ley Orgánica 1/2025 service for the responsible mission, service centre, authority or live processing-time tool before applying.","sourceName":"BOE — Ley Orgánica 1/2025","sourceUrl":"https://www.boe.es/eli/es/lo/2025/01/02/1","lastChecked":"2026-09-10","note":"The earlier range was removed after an official-source review because it was an editorial estimate, depended on a live/local queue, or combined separate appointment and decision stages."},{"destinationIso":"es","visaSlug":"student-es","summary":"Portal de Inmigración — Student residence does not publish one fixed, route-wide end-to-end processing time that can be stated responsibly for this application route.","sourceName":"Portal de Inmigración — Student residence","sourceUrl":"https://www.inclusion.gob.es/web/migraciones/w/estancia-por-estudios","lastChecked":"2026-09-10","notPublished":true,"note":"The earlier range was removed after an official-source review because it was an editorial estimate, depended on a live/local queue, or combined separate appointment and decision stages.","guidance":"Use the current Portal de Inmigración — Student residence service for the responsible mission, service centre, authority or live processing-time tool before applying."},{"destinationIso":"es","visaSlug":"family-reunification-es","notPublished":true,"summary":"The Spanish Ministry publishes separate legal decision stages rather than one reliable end-to-end processing time: up to 2 months for the sponsor’s family-reunification authorisation, followed by up to 1 month for the consular visa decision after approval.","note":"The 2-month authorisation period and 1-month visa period are legal decision stages, not a typical travel timeline. The family member has 2 months after authorisation approval to apply for the visa. Appointment availability, housing reports, document legalisation, sworn translation and requests for more information are separate.","guidance":"Use the responsible provincial immigration office and Spanish consulate guidance for the applicant’s residence. Do not add a generic 3–6 month estimate to these separate legal clocks.","sourceName":"Portal de Inmigración — Family reunification","sourceUrl":"https://www.inclusion.gob.es/web/migraciones/w/autorizacion-de-residencia-temporal-por-reagrupacion-familiar","lastChecked":"2026-09-10"},{"destinationIso":"nl","visaSlug":"highly-skilled-migrant","summary":"IND — Decision periods does not publish one fixed, route-wide end-to-end processing time that can be stated responsibly for this application route.","sourceName":"IND — Decision periods","sourceUrl":"https://ind.nl/en/after-your-application/decision-periods","lastChecked":"2026-09-10","notPublished":true,"note":"The earlier range was removed after an official-source review because it was an editorial estimate, depended on a live/local queue, or combined separate appointment and decision stages.","guidance":"Use the current IND — Decision periods service for the responsible mission, service centre, authority or live processing-time tool before applying."},{"destinationIso":"nl","visaSlug":"orientation-year","timingKind":"statutory-deadline","statutoryDeadlineDays":90,"statutoryDeadlineLabel":"90 days","summary":"IND publishes a 90-day legal decision period for the orientation-year residence permit, starting when IND receives the application. This is not an average wait or a two-week target.","qualifier":"IND decision stage only; extension or additional-document notices can change the deadline; appointments, MVV sticker and residence-card collection are separate","note":"Check the receipt and any extension letter in My IND. IND can extend the initial work-residence decision period, including orientation year, by 30 days with reasons. Follow the specific deadline in your correspondence.","sourceName":"IND — Orientation year","sourceUrl":"https://ind.nl/en/residence-permits/work/residence-permit-for-orientation-year","lastChecked":"2026-09-10","contentModified":"2026-09-11"},{"destinationIso":"nl","visaSlug":"eu-blue-card-nl","summary":"IND — EU Blue Card does not publish one fixed, route-wide end-to-end processing time that can be stated responsibly for this application route.","sourceName":"IND — EU Blue Card","sourceUrl":"https://ind.nl/en/residence-permits/work/european-blue-card-residence-permit","lastChecked":"2026-09-10","notPublished":true,"note":"The earlier range was removed after an official-source review because it was an editorial estimate, depended on a live/local queue, or combined separate appointment and decision stages.","guidance":"Use the current IND — EU Blue Card service for the responsible mission, service centre, authority or live processing-time tool before applying."},{"destinationIso":"nl","visaSlug":"daft","summary":"IND — Self-employed residence (DAFT) does not publish one fixed, route-wide end-to-end processing time that can be stated responsibly for this application route.","sourceName":"IND — Self-employed residence (DAFT)","sourceUrl":"https://ind.nl/en/residence-permits/work/residence-permit-self-employed-person","lastChecked":"2026-09-10","notPublished":true,"note":"The earlier range was removed after an official-source review because it was an editorial estimate, depended on a live/local queue, or combined separate appointment and decision stages.","guidance":"Use the current IND — Self-employed residence (DAFT) service for the responsible mission, service centre, authority or live processing-time tool before applying."},{"destinationIso":"nl","visaSlug":"startup-visa-nl","summary":"IND — Startup residence permit does not publish one fixed, route-wide end-to-end processing time that can be stated responsibly for this application route.","sourceName":"IND — Startup residence permit","sourceUrl":"https://ind.nl/en/residence-permits/work/start-up","lastChecked":"2026-09-10","notPublished":true,"note":"The earlier range was removed after an official-source review because it was an editorial estimate, depended on a live/local queue, or combined separate appointment and decision stages.","guidance":"Use the current IND — Startup residence permit service for the responsible mission, service centre, authority or live processing-time tool before applying."},{"destinationIso":"nl","visaSlug":"student-nl","summary":"IND — Study permit does not publish one fixed, route-wide end-to-end processing time that can be stated responsibly for this application route.","sourceName":"IND — Study permit","sourceUrl":"https://ind.nl/en/residence-permits/study/student-residence-permit-for-university-or-higher-professional-education","lastChecked":"2026-09-10","notPublished":true,"note":"The earlier range was removed after an official-source review because it was an editorial estimate, depended on a live/local queue, or combined separate appointment and decision stages.","guidance":"Use the current IND — Study permit service for the responsible mission, service centre, authority or live processing-time tool before applying."},{"destinationIso":"nl","visaSlug":"partner-visa-nl","timingKind":"statutory-deadline","statutoryDeadlineDays":90,"statutoryDeadlineLabel":"90 days","summary":"Ordinary Dutch partner residence: a 90-day legal decision period, not a typical total wait. Separate procedures and extensions can change the applicable period.","qualifier":"Ordinary national partner procedure only; qualifying simultaneous Blue Card family applications, asylum-family reunification and EU-law verification have separate periods.","note":"Count from IND receipt and read any extension notice. Preparing evidence, any required civic integration exam, embassy appointments and MVV sticker collection are separate stages.","sourceName":"IND — Family reunification","sourceUrl":"https://ind.nl/en/residence-permits/family-and-partner/residence-permit-for-partner","lastChecked":"2026-09-10","contentModified":"2026-09-10"},{"destinationIso":"ae","visaSlug":"golden-visa","summary":"ICP - Golden Residency does not publish one fixed, route-wide end-to-end processing time that can be stated responsibly for this application route.","note":"The earlier range was removed after an official-source review because it was an editorial estimate, depended on a live/local queue, or combined separate appointment and decision stages.","sourceName":"ICP - Golden Residency","sourceUrl":"https://icp.gov.ae/en/services/golden-residency/","lastChecked":"2026-09-10","notPublished":true,"guidance":"Use the current ICP - Golden Residency service for the responsible mission, service centre, authority or live processing-time tool before applying."},{"destinationIso":"ae","visaSlug":"green-visa","summary":"UAE Government Portal — Green Visa does not publish one fixed, route-wide end-to-end processing time that can be stated responsibly for this application route.","sourceName":"UAE Government Portal — Green Visa","sourceUrl":"https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/visa-and-emirates-id/residence-visas","lastChecked":"2026-09-10","notPublished":true,"note":"The earlier range was removed after an official-source review because it was an editorial estimate, depended on a live/local queue, or combined separate appointment and decision stages.","guidance":"Use the current UAE Government Portal — Green Visa service for the responsible mission, service centre, authority or live processing-time tool before applying."},{"destinationIso":"ae","visaSlug":"employment-visa","summary":"UAE Government Portal — Work visas does not publish one fixed, route-wide end-to-end processing time that can be stated responsibly for this application route.","sourceName":"UAE Government Portal — Work visas","sourceUrl":"https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/jobs","lastChecked":"2026-09-10","notPublished":true,"note":"The earlier range was removed after an official-source review because it was an editorial estimate, depended on a live/local queue, or combined separate appointment and decision stages.","guidance":"Use the current UAE Government Portal — Work visas service for the responsible mission, service centre, authority or live processing-time tool before applying."},{"destinationIso":"ae","visaSlug":"remote-work-visa","summary":"UAE Government Portal — Virtual working programme does not publish one fixed, route-wide end-to-end processing time that can be stated responsibly for this application route.","sourceName":"UAE Government Portal — Virtual working programme","sourceUrl":"https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/visa-and-emirates-id/residence-visas","lastChecked":"2026-09-10","notPublished":true,"note":"The earlier range was removed after an official-source review because it was an editorial estimate, depended on a live/local queue, or combined separate appointment and decision stages.","guidance":"Use the current UAE Government Portal — Virtual working programme service for the responsible mission, service centre, authority or live processing-time tool before applying."},{"destinationIso":"ae","visaSlug":"investor-visa-ae","summary":"UAE Government Portal - Residence visa for doing business does not publish one fixed, route-wide end-to-end processing time that can be stated responsibly for this application route.","note":"The earlier range was removed after an official-source review because it was an editorial estimate, depended on a live/local queue, or combined separate appointment and decision stages.","sourceName":"UAE Government Portal - Residence visa for doing business","sourceUrl":"https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/visa-and-emirates-id/residence-visas/residence-visa-for-doing-business-in-the-uae","lastChecked":"2026-09-10","notPublished":true,"guidance":"Use the current UAE Government Portal - Residence visa for doing business service for the responsible mission, service centre, authority or live processing-time tool before applying."},{"destinationIso":"ae","visaSlug":"freelance-permit","summary":"UAE Government Portal — Freelancing does not publish one fixed, route-wide end-to-end processing time that can be stated responsibly for this application route.","sourceName":"UAE Government Portal — Freelancing","sourceUrl":"https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/jobs","lastChecked":"2026-09-10","notPublished":true,"note":"The earlier range was removed after an official-source review because it was an editorial estimate, depended on a live/local queue, or combined separate appointment and decision stages.","guidance":"Use the current UAE Government Portal — Freelancing service for the responsible mission, service centre, authority or live processing-time tool before applying."},{"destinationIso":"ca","visaSlug":"express-entry-cec","typicalMinDays":210,"typicalMaxDays":210,"summary":"IRCC’s current processing-time service reports an approximately 7-month Express Entry processing expectation for this programme; its historical dashboard shows about 5 months for recently completed cases.","sourceName":"IRCC — Check processing times","sourceUrl":"https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/check-processing-times.html","lastChecked":"2026-09-10","qualifier":"a live IRCC service estimate that changes with application volume and completeness"},{"destinationIso":"ca","visaSlug":"express-entry-fsw","typicalMinDays":210,"typicalMaxDays":210,"p80Days":180,"summary":"IRCC’s current processing-time service reports an approximately 7-month Express Entry processing expectation for this programme; its historical dashboard shows about 5 months for recently completed cases.","qualifier":"a live IRCC service estimate that changes with application volume and completeness","sourceName":"IRCC - Service standards","sourceUrl":"https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/mandate/service-declaration/service-standards.html","lastChecked":"2026-09-10"},{"destinationIso":"ca","visaSlug":"express-entry-fst","summary":"IRCC — Check processing times does not publish one fixed, route-wide end-to-end processing time that can be stated responsibly for this application route.","sourceName":"IRCC — Check processing times","sourceUrl":"https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/check-processing-times.html","lastChecked":"2026-09-10","notPublished":true,"note":"The earlier range was removed after an official-source review because it was an editorial estimate, depended on a live/local queue, or combined separate appointment and decision stages.","guidance":"Use the current IRCC — Check processing times service for the responsible mission, service centre, authority or live processing-time tool before applying."},{"destinationIso":"ca","visaSlug":"pnp","summary":"IRCC — Check processing times does not publish one fixed, route-wide end-to-end processing time that can be stated responsibly for this application route.","sourceName":"IRCC — Check processing times","sourceUrl":"https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/check-processing-times.html","lastChecked":"2026-09-10","notPublished":true,"note":"The earlier range was removed after an official-source review because it was an editorial estimate, depended on a live/local queue, or combined separate appointment and decision stages.","guidance":"Use the current IRCC — Check processing times service for the responsible mission, service centre, authority or live processing-time tool before applying."},{"destinationIso":"ca","visaSlug":"pgwp","summary":"IRCC — PGWP processing times does not publish one fixed, route-wide end-to-end processing time that can be stated responsibly for this application route.","sourceName":"IRCC — PGWP processing times","sourceUrl":"https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/work/after-graduation.html","lastChecked":"2026-09-10","notPublished":true,"note":"The earlier range was removed after an official-source review because it was an editorial estimate, depended on a live/local queue, or combined separate appointment and decision stages.","guidance":"Use the current IRCC — PGWP processing times service for the responsible mission, service centre, authority or live processing-time tool before applying."},{"destinationIso":"ca","visaSlug":"start-up-visa","summary":"IRCC — Start-up Visa does not publish one fixed, route-wide end-to-end processing time that can be stated responsibly for this application route.","sourceName":"IRCC — Start-up Visa","sourceUrl":"https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/start-visa.html","lastChecked":"2026-09-10","notPublished":true,"note":"The earlier range was removed after an official-source review because it was an editorial estimate, depended on a live/local queue, or combined separate appointment and decision stages.","guidance":"Use the current IRCC — Start-up Visa service for the responsible mission, service centre, authority or live processing-time tool before applying."},{"destinationIso":"ca","visaSlug":"study-permit-ca","summary":"IRCC — Study permit processing times does not publish one fixed, route-wide end-to-end processing time that can be stated responsibly for this application route.","sourceName":"IRCC — Study permit processing times","sourceUrl":"https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/study-permit/get-quick.html","lastChecked":"2026-09-10","notPublished":true,"note":"The earlier range was removed after an official-source review because it was an editorial estimate, depended on a live/local queue, or combined separate appointment and decision stages.","guidance":"Use the current IRCC — Study permit processing times service for the responsible mission, service centre, authority or live processing-time tool before applying."},{"destinationIso":"ca","visaSlug":"spousal-sponsorship","summary":"IRCC — Sponsor your spouse does not publish one fixed, route-wide end-to-end processing time that can be stated responsibly for this application route.","sourceName":"IRCC — Sponsor your spouse","sourceUrl":"https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/family-sponsorship/sponsor-spouse-partner-children.html","lastChecked":"2026-09-10","notPublished":true,"note":"The earlier range was removed after an official-source review because it was an editorial estimate, depended on a live/local queue, or combined separate appointment and decision stages.","guidance":"Use the current IRCC — Sponsor your spouse service for the responsible mission, service centre, authority or live processing-time tool before applying."},{"destinationIso":"au","visaSlug":"subclass-482-tss","summary":"Home Affairs — Global visa processing times does not publish one fixed, route-wide end-to-end processing time that can be stated responsibly for this application route.","sourceName":"Home Affairs — Global visa processing times","sourceUrl":"https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-processing-times/global-visa-processing-times","lastChecked":"2026-09-10","notPublished":true,"note":"The earlier range was removed after an official-source review because it was an editorial estimate, depended on a live/local queue, or combined separate appointment and decision stages.","guidance":"Use the current Home Affairs — Global visa processing times service for the responsible mission, service centre, authority or live processing-time tool before applying."},{"destinationIso":"au","visaSlug":"subclass-189-skilled-independent","publishedPercentiles":{"p50Days":223,"p90Days":240,"p50Label":"7 months","p90Label":"8 months"},"summary":"The Home Affairs processing-time tool, checked 10 September 2026 for subclass 189 Points-Tested, reports 50% processed in 7 months and 90% in 8 months. These are observed processing percentiles for recently decided visa applications, not a minimum/maximum range or a guaranteed decision date. SkillSelect invitation waiting is separate.","qualifier":"Points-Tested stream only; recently decided applications, excluding time waiting for a SkillSelect invitation.","note":"Select subclass 189 and Points-Tested in the official processing-time tool. Its estimates do not assess your individual case. An application can take longer than the 90th-percentile figure; do not treat it as a deadline or use a different stream’s result.","sourceName":"Home Affairs — Global visa processing times","sourceUrl":"https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-processing-times/global-visa-processing-times","lastChecked":"2026-09-10"},{"destinationIso":"au","visaSlug":"subclass-190-skilled-nominated","summary":"Home Affairs — Global visa processing times does not publish one fixed, route-wide end-to-end processing time that can be stated responsibly for this application route.","sourceName":"Home Affairs — Global visa processing times","sourceUrl":"https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-processing-times/global-visa-processing-times","lastChecked":"2026-09-10","notPublished":true,"note":"The earlier range was removed after an official-source review because it was an editorial estimate, depended on a live/local queue, or combined separate appointment and decision stages.","guidance":"Use the current Home Affairs — Global visa processing times service for the responsible mission, service centre, authority or live processing-time tool before applying."},{"destinationIso":"au","visaSlug":"subclass-491-skilled-regional","summary":"Home Affairs — Global visa processing times does not publish one fixed, route-wide end-to-end processing time that can be stated responsibly for this application route.","sourceName":"Home Affairs — Global visa processing times","sourceUrl":"https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-processing-times/global-visa-processing-times","lastChecked":"2026-09-10","notPublished":true,"note":"The earlier range was removed after an official-source review because it was an editorial estimate, depended on a live/local queue, or combined separate appointment and decision stages.","guidance":"Use the current Home Affairs — Global visa processing times service for the responsible mission, service centre, authority or live processing-time tool before applying."},{"destinationIso":"au","visaSlug":"subclass-186-ens","timingSourceKind":"live-tool","streamPercentiles":[{"streamCode":"3","name":"Direct Entry Pathway","p50Label":"13 Months","p90Label":"21 Months","capturedOn":"2026-09-11"},{"streamCode":"4","name":"Agreement Pathway","p50Label":"58 Days","p90Label":"12 Months","capturedOn":"2026-09-11"},{"streamCode":"5","name":"Transition Pathway","p50Label":"14 Months","p90Label":"22 Months","capturedOn":"2026-09-11"}],"summary":"Home Affairs publishes separate subclass 186 processing percentiles for Direct Entry, Agreement and Transition. These are recent-decision indications, not a personal deadline or blended range.","qualifier":"Select the stream that matches your application; eligibility and preparation requirements differ.","note":"Home Affairs reports high application volume affecting allocation and assessment. Re-check the official tool before relying on a result.","sourceName":"Home Affairs — Global visa processing times, subclass 186 stream snapshot","sourceUrl":"https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-processing-times/global-visa-processing-times","lastChecked":"2026-09-11"},{"destinationIso":"au","visaSlug":"working-holiday","summary":"Separate subclass 417 and 462 processing figures; offshore cases may take several months.","qualifier":"no combined 417/462 percentile; the official tool prioritises onshore cases and warns that offshore experiences can differ","note":"Checked 10 September 2026: Home Affairs reports 417: 50% in 3 days and 90% in 20 days; 462: 50% in 8 days and 90% in 22 days. These recently finalised-case figures are not first-visa or passport-specific forecasts. Both subclasses carry an onshore-priority warning and offshore cases may take several months. Ballot selection and first-462 country caps are separate from processing after lodgement.","sourceName":"Home Affairs — Global visa processing-time tool, subclasses 417 and 462","sourceUrl":"https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-processing-times/global-visa-processing-times","lastChecked":"2026-09-10"},{"destinationIso":"au","visaSlug":"global-talent-au","summary":"Home Affairs — Global Talent visa does not publish one fixed, route-wide end-to-end processing time that can be stated responsibly for this application route.","sourceName":"Home Affairs — Global Talent visa","sourceUrl":"https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/global-talent-visa-858","lastChecked":"2026-09-10","notPublished":true,"note":"The earlier range was removed after an official-source review because it was an editorial estimate, depended on a live/local queue, or combined separate appointment and decision stages.","guidance":"Use the current Home Affairs — Global Talent visa service for the responsible mission, service centre, authority or live processing-time tool before applying."},{"destinationIso":"au","visaSlug":"student-au","summary":"Home Affairs — Student visa does not publish one fixed, route-wide end-to-end processing time that can be stated responsibly for this application route.","sourceName":"Home Affairs — Student visa","sourceUrl":"https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-processing-times/global-visa-processing-times","lastChecked":"2026-09-10","notPublished":true,"note":"The earlier range was removed after an official-source review because it was an editorial estimate, depended on a live/local queue, or combined separate appointment and decision stages.","guidance":"Use the current Home Affairs — Student visa service for the responsible mission, service centre, authority or live processing-time tool before applying."},{"destinationIso":"au","visaSlug":"partner-visa-au","summary":"Home Affairs — Partner visa does not publish one fixed, route-wide end-to-end processing time that can be stated responsibly for this application route.","sourceName":"Home Affairs — Partner visa","sourceUrl":"https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-processing-times/global-visa-processing-times","lastChecked":"2026-09-10","notPublished":true,"note":"The earlier range was removed after an official-source review because it was an editorial estimate, depended on a live/local queue, or combined separate appointment and decision stages.","guidance":"Use the current Home Affairs — Partner visa service for the responsible mission, service centre, authority or live processing-time tool before applying."},{"destinationIso":"us","visaSlug":"h-1b","summary":"USCIS — Case Processing Times does not publish one fixed, route-wide end-to-end processing time that can be stated responsibly for this application route.","note":"The earlier range was removed after an official-source review because it was an editorial estimate, depended on a live/local queue, or combined separate appointment and decision stages.","sourceName":"USCIS — Case Processing Times","sourceUrl":"https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/","lastChecked":"2026-09-10","notPublished":true,"guidance":"Use the current USCIS — Case Processing Times service for the responsible mission, service centre, authority or live processing-time tool before applying."},{"destinationIso":"us","visaSlug":"l-1a","summary":"USCIS — Case Processing Times does not publish one fixed, route-wide end-to-end processing time that can be stated responsibly for this application route.","sourceName":"USCIS — Case Processing Times","sourceUrl":"https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/","lastChecked":"2026-09-10","notPublished":true,"note":"The earlier range was removed after an official-source review because it was an editorial estimate, depended on a live/local queue, or combined separate appointment and decision stages.","guidance":"Use the current USCIS — Case Processing Times service for the responsible mission, service centre, authority or live processing-time tool before applying."},{"destinationIso":"us","visaSlug":"l-1b","summary":"USCIS — Case Processing Times does not publish one fixed, route-wide end-to-end processing time that can be stated responsibly for this application route.","sourceName":"USCIS — Case Processing Times","sourceUrl":"https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/","lastChecked":"2026-09-10","notPublished":true,"note":"The earlier range was removed after an official-source review because it was an editorial estimate, depended on a live/local queue, or combined separate appointment and decision stages.","guidance":"Use the current USCIS — Case Processing Times service for the responsible mission, service centre, authority or live processing-time tool before applying."},{"destinationIso":"us","visaSlug":"o-1","summary":"USCIS — Case Processing Times does not publish one fixed, route-wide end-to-end processing time that can be stated responsibly for this application route.","sourceName":"USCIS — Case Processing Times","sourceUrl":"https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/","lastChecked":"2026-09-10","notPublished":true,"note":"The earlier range was removed after an official-source review because it was an editorial estimate, depended on a live/local queue, or combined separate appointment and decision stages.","guidance":"Use the current USCIS — Case Processing Times service for the responsible mission, service centre, authority or live processing-time tool before applying."},{"destinationIso":"us","visaSlug":"eb-1a","summary":"USCIS — Case Processing Times does not publish one fixed, route-wide end-to-end processing time that can be stated responsibly for this application route.","sourceName":"USCIS — Case Processing Times","sourceUrl":"https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/","lastChecked":"2026-09-10","notPublished":true,"note":"The earlier range was removed after an official-source review because it was an editorial estimate, depended on a live/local queue, or combined separate appointment and decision stages.","guidance":"Use the current USCIS — Case Processing Times service for the responsible mission, service centre, authority or live processing-time tool before applying."},{"destinationIso":"us","visaSlug":"eb-2-niw","summary":"USCIS - Case processing times does not publish one fixed, route-wide end-to-end processing time that can be stated responsibly for this application route.","note":"The earlier range was removed after an official-source review because it was an editorial estimate, depended on a live/local queue, or combined separate appointment and decision stages.","sourceName":"USCIS - Case processing times","sourceUrl":"https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/","lastChecked":"2026-09-10","notPublished":true,"guidance":"Use the current USCIS - Case processing times service for the responsible mission, service centre, authority or live processing-time tool before applying."},{"destinationIso":"us","visaSlug":"eb-3","summary":"USCIS — Case Processing Times does not publish one fixed, route-wide end-to-end processing time that can be stated responsibly for this application route.","sourceName":"USCIS — Case Processing Times","sourceUrl":"https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/","lastChecked":"2026-09-10","notPublished":true,"note":"The earlier range was removed after an official-source review because it was an editorial estimate, depended on a live/local queue, or combined separate appointment and decision stages.","guidance":"Use the current USCIS — Case Processing Times service for the responsible mission, service centre, authority or live processing-time tool before applying."},{"destinationIso":"us","visaSlug":"eb-5","summary":"USCIS — Case Processing Times does not publish one fixed, route-wide end-to-end processing time that can be stated responsibly for this application route.","sourceName":"USCIS — Case Processing Times","sourceUrl":"https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/","lastChecked":"2026-09-10","notPublished":true,"note":"The earlier range was removed after an official-source review because it was an editorial estimate, depended on a live/local queue, or combined separate appointment and decision stages.","guidance":"Use the current USCIS — Case Processing Times service for the responsible mission, service centre, authority or live processing-time tool before applying."},{"destinationIso":"us","visaSlug":"e-2","summary":"DOS — E-2 Treaty Investor does not publish one fixed, route-wide end-to-end processing time that can be stated responsibly for this application route.","sourceName":"DOS — E-2 Treaty Investor","sourceUrl":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/employment/treaty-trader-investor-visa-e.html","lastChecked":"2026-09-10","notPublished":true,"note":"The earlier range was removed after an official-source review because it was an editorial estimate, depended on a 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applying."},{"destinationIso":"us","visaSlug":"j-1","summary":"DOS — Exchange Visitor (J-1) does not publish one fixed, route-wide end-to-end processing time that can be stated responsibly for this application route.","sourceName":"DOS — Exchange Visitor (J-1)","sourceUrl":"https://j1visa.state.gov/","lastChecked":"2026-09-10","notPublished":true,"note":"The earlier range was removed after an official-source review because it was an editorial estimate, depended on a live/local queue, or combined separate appointment and decision stages.","guidance":"Use the current DOS — Exchange Visitor (J-1) service for the responsible mission, service centre, authority or live processing-time tool before applying."},{"destinationIso":"us","visaSlug":"tn","summary":"USCIS - TN USMCA Professionals does not publish one fixed, route-wide end-to-end processing time that can be stated responsibly for this application route.","sourceName":"USCIS - TN USMCA Professionals","sourceUrl":"https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/temporary-workers/tn-usmca-professionals","lastChecked":"2026-09-10","notPublished":true,"note":"The earlier range was removed after an official-source review because it was an editorial estimate, depended on a live/local queue, or combined separate appointment and decision stages.","guidance":"Use the current USCIS - TN USMCA Professionals service for the responsible mission, service centre, authority or live processing-time tool before applying."},{"destinationIso":"us","visaSlug":"k-1","summary":"USCIS — Fiancé(e) Visas does not publish one fixed, route-wide end-to-end processing time that can be stated responsibly for this application route.","sourceName":"USCIS — Fiancé(e) Visas","sourceUrl":"https://www.uscis.gov/family/family-of-us-citizens/visas-for-fiancees-of-us-citizens","lastChecked":"2026-09-10","notPublished":true,"note":"The earlier range was removed after an official-source review because it was an editorial estimate, depended on a live/local queue, or combined separate appointment and decision stages.","guidance":"Use the current USCIS — Fiancé(e) Visas service for the responsible mission, service centre, authority or live processing-time tool before applying."},{"destinationIso":"us","visaSlug":"spousal-green-card","summary":"USCIS — Green Card for Family Members of U.S. Citizens does not publish one fixed, route-wide end-to-end processing time that can be stated responsibly for this application route.","sourceName":"USCIS — Green Card for Family Members of U.S. Citizens","sourceUrl":"https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-eligibility/green-card-for-immediate-relatives-of-us-citizen","lastChecked":"2026-09-10","notPublished":true,"note":"The earlier range was removed after an official-source review because it was an editorial estimate, depended on a live/local queue, or combined separate appointment and decision stages.","guidance":"Use the current USCIS — Green Card for Family Members of U.S. Citizens service for the responsible mission, service centre, authority or live processing-time tool before applying."},{"destinationIso":"sg","visaSlug":"employment-pass","typicalMinDays":10,"typicalMaxDays":14,"summary":"MOM says Employment Pass applications submitted online are processed, or receive an update, within 10 business days.","note":"Overseas companies without a Singapore registered office are quoted at up to 6 weeks; card delivery after issuance is a separate step.","sourceName":"MOM - Apply for an Employment Pass","sourceUrl":"https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/employment-pass/apply-for-a-pass","lastChecked":"2026-09-10"},{"destinationIso":"nz","visaSlug":"skilled-migrant-category","p80Days":120,"summary":"Immigration New Zealand snapshot checked 10 September 2026: 80% of Skilled Migrant Category applications completed within 4 months, with a 9.5-week average wait.","note":"The official page updates weekly using recently completed applications. Qualification preparation and the EOI/invitation stage precede the residence application; further evidence requests can lengthen assessment. The published figure is not a guarantee for an individual case.","sourceName":"Immigration New Zealand - Resident visa wait times","sourceUrl":"https://www.immigration.govt.nz/process-to-apply/waiting-for-a-visa/processing-a-visa-application/how-long-it-takes-to-process-an-application/resident-visa-wait-times/","lastChecked":"2026-09-10"},{"destinationIso":"nz","visaSlug":"partner-resident-visa","p80Days":210,"summary":"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.","note":"Relationship-evidence quality is the biggest driver of partner-visa timing; requests for further evidence add months. The optional Partner of a New Zealander Work Visa is separately listed at 80% within 5 weeks.","sourceName":"Immigration New Zealand - Partner of a New Zealander Resident Visa","sourceUrl":"https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/partner-of-a-new-zealander-resident-visa/","lastChecked":"2026-09-10"},{"destinationIso":"nz","visaSlug":"working-holiday-nz","p80Days":18,"summary":"INZ working holiday country pages, including the United Kingdom scheme, currently list 80% of applications processed within about 2.5 weeks.","note":"Schemes are country-specific; capped schemes can close to new applications when the annual quota fills, which matters more than processing speed for small-quota countries.","sourceName":"Immigration New Zealand - United Kingdom Working Holiday Visa","sourceUrl":"https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/united-kingdom-working-holiday-visa/","lastChecked":"2026-09-10"},{"destinationIso":"nz","visaSlug":"student-visa-nz","p80Days":67,"summary":"Immigration New Zealand lists the Fee Paying Student Visa at 80% within 9.5 weeks.","note":"Apply well before the course start date; incomplete living-cost funds evidence is the most common cause of delay, and all applications must be submitted online.","sourceName":"Immigration New Zealand - Fee Paying Student Visa","sourceUrl":"https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/fee-paying-student-visa/","lastChecked":"2026-09-10"},{"destinationIso":"nz","visaSlug":"accredited-employer-work-visa","p80Days":56,"summary":"Immigration New Zealand lists Accredited Employer Work Visa worker applications at 80% within 8 weeks.","note":"Employer accreditation and job checks are separate employer-side stages before the worker can apply; missing health, police or English evidence can extend the worker stage. INZ currently describes the worker stage as 80% within 8 weeks.","sourceName":"Immigration New Zealand - Accredited Employer Work Visa","sourceUrl":"https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/accredited-employer-work-visa/","lastChecked":"2026-09-10"},{"destinationIso":"fr","visaSlug":"talent-passport-salaried","summary":"Service-Public.fr - Passeport talent does not publish one fixed, route-wide end-to-end processing time that can be stated responsibly for this application route.","sourceName":"Service-Public.fr - Passeport talent","sourceUrl":"https://www.service-public.gouv.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F16922","lastChecked":"2026-09-10","notPublished":true,"guidance":"Use the current Service-Public.fr - Passeport talent service for the responsible mission, service centre, authority or live processing-time tool before applying.","note":"The earlier range was removed after an official-source review because it was an editorial estimate, depended on a live/local queue, or combined separate appointment and decision stages."},{"destinationIso":"ch","visaSlug":"b-permit-third-country","summary":"SEM - Non-EU/EFTA nationals does not publish one fixed, route-wide end-to-end processing time that can be stated responsibly for this application route.","sourceName":"SEM - Non-EU/EFTA nationals","sourceUrl":"https://www.sem.admin.ch/sem/en/home/themen/arbeit/nicht-eu_efta-angehoerige.html","lastChecked":"2026-09-10","notPublished":true,"guidance":"Use the current SEM - Non-EU/EFTA nationals service for the responsible mission, service centre, authority or live processing-time tool before applying.","note":"The earlier range was removed after an official-source review because it was an editorial estimate, depended on a live/local queue, or combined separate appointment and decision stages."},{"destinationIso":"hk","visaSlug":"general-employment-policy","typicalMinDays":28,"typicalMaxDays":28,"summary":"Hong Kong Immigration says General Employment Policy applications are normally finalised in four weeks once all documents and fees are received.","note":"Extension applications are separately listed at around 2 to 3 weeks.","sourceName":"Hong Kong Immigration Department - General Employment Policy","sourceUrl":"https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/visas/GEP.html","lastChecked":"2026-09-10"},{"destinationIso":"at","visaSlug":"red-white-red-card","summary":"Migration.gv.at - Skilled Workers in Shortage Occupations does not publish one fixed, route-wide end-to-end processing time that can be stated responsibly for this application route.","sourceName":"Migration.gv.at - Skilled Workers in Shortage Occupations","sourceUrl":"https://www.migration.gv.at/en/types-of-immigration/permanent-immigration/skilled-workers-in-shortage-occupations/","lastChecked":"2026-09-10","notPublished":true,"guidance":"Use the current Migration.gv.at - Skilled Workers in Shortage Occupations service for the responsible mission, service centre, authority or live processing-time tool before applying.","note":"The earlier range was removed after an official-source review because it was an editorial estimate, depended on a live/local queue, or combined separate appointment and decision stages."},{"destinationIso":"dk","visaSlug":"pay-limit-scheme","typicalMinDays":30,"typicalMaxDays":90,"summary":"SIRI lists normal Pay Limit Scheme processing at 1 month, with up to 3 months where additional information is needed.","sourceName":"New to Denmark - Pay Limit Scheme","sourceUrl":"https://www.nyidanmark.dk/en-GB/You-want-to-apply/Work/Pay-limit-scheme","lastChecked":"2026-09-10"},{"destinationIso":"se","visaSlug":"work-permit-sweden","typicalMinDays":30,"typicalMaxDays":60,"summary":"For initial highly qualified employee cases, the Swedish Migration Agency reports that 75% of complete applications are decided within 1 month and incomplete applications within 2 months.","note":"For other employment, the same live page showed 4 months for complete and 10 months for incomplete initial applications. These are 75th-percentile statistics, not guarantees.","qualifier":"Initial highly qualified employee applications; complete/incomplete 75% bands.","sourceName":"Swedish Migration Agency - Employees","sourceUrl":"https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/you-want-to-apply/work/employee-or-self-employed/employees.html","lastChecked":"2026-09-10"},{"destinationIso":"se","visaSlug":"self-employment-sweden","typicalMinDays":240,"typicalMaxDays":390,"summary":"For initial self-employed permits, the Swedish Migration Agency reports that 75% of complete applications are decided within 8 months and incomplete applications within 13 months.","qualifier":"Initial self-employed applications; complete/incomplete 75% bands.","sourceName":"Swedish Migration Agency - Self-employed people","sourceUrl":"https://www.migrationsverket.se/en/you-want-to-apply/work/employee-or-self-employed/self-employed-people.html","lastChecked":"2026-09-10"},{"destinationIso":"no_dest","visaSlug":"skilled-worker-permit","summary":"UDI - Skilled workers does not publish one fixed, route-wide end-to-end processing time that can be stated responsibly for this application route.","sourceName":"UDI - Skilled workers","sourceUrl":"https://www.udi.no/en/want-to-apply/work-immigration/skilled-workers/","lastChecked":"2026-09-10","notPublished":true,"guidance":"Use the current UDI - Skilled workers service for the responsible mission, service centre, authority or live processing-time tool before applying.","note":"The earlier range was removed after an official-source review because it was an editorial estimate, depended on a live/local queue, or combined separate appointment and decision stages."},{"destinationIso":"it","visaSlug":"eu-blue-card-italy","summary":"MAECI - The entry visa does not publish one fixed, route-wide end-to-end processing time that can be stated responsibly for this application route.","sourceName":"MAECI - The entry visa","sourceUrl":"https://www.esteri.it/it/servizi-consolari-e-visti/ingressosoggiornoinitalia/visto_ingresso/","lastChecked":"2026-09-10","notPublished":true,"guidance":"Use the current MAECI - The entry visa service for the responsible mission, service centre, authority or live processing-time tool before applying.","note":"The earlier range was removed after an official-source review because it was an editorial estimate, depended on a live/local queue, or combined separate appointment and decision stages."}]