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confirm validity, renewal and extension timing through SME or the Angolan mission before filing.","primarySource":{"label":"SME legislation page - foreigner law, regulation and fee decrees","url":"https://www.sme.gov.ao/ao/documentos/index.php?tipo=7","authority":"Servico de Migracao e Estrangeiros, Angola","lastVerified":"2026-06-27"},"lastReviewed":"2026-06-27"},{"destination":"ao","slug":"privileged-visa","name":"Privileged Visa","category":"investor","summary":"Official Angola privileged-visa category appearing in migration fee decrees, usually relevant to investment or special economic cases that must be confirmed through SME.","sponsorshipRequired":false,"leadsToSettlement":false,"typicalDuration":"The reviewed public SME pages do not publish a standard privileged-visa validity period; confirm the grant period and extension route through SME before filing.","primarySource":{"label":"SME legislation page - foreigner law, regulation and fee decrees","url":"https://www.sme.gov.ao/ao/documentos/index.php?tipo=7","authority":"Servico de Migracao e Estrangeiros, Angola","lastVerified":"2026-06-27"},"lastReviewed":"2026-06-27"},{"destination":"ao","slug":"temporary-stay-visa","name":"Temporary Stay Visa","category":"residence-general","summary":"Angola temporary-stay visa category for longer but time-limited stays, with official SME legal and fee sources.","sponsorshipRequired":false,"leadsToSettlement":false,"typicalDuration":"The reviewed public SME pages do not publish a standard validity period for all temporary-stay cases; 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confirm the stay length, companion treatment and extension position before filing.","primarySource":{"label":"SME legislation page - foreigner law, regulation and fee decrees","url":"https://www.sme.gov.ao/ao/documentos/index.php?tipo=7","authority":"Servico de Migracao e Estrangeiros, Angola","lastVerified":"2026-06-27"},"lastReviewed":"2026-06-27"},{"destination":"ao","slug":"residence-fixation-visa","name":"Residence Fixation Visa","category":"residence-general","summary":"Angola residence-fixation visa category for applicants whose purpose is to establish residence, subject to SME confirmation of the current basis.","sponsorshipRequired":false,"leadsToSettlement":true,"typicalDuration":"The reviewed public source set does not publish a standard validity period for the residence-fixation visa; confirm the grant period and resident-card follow-up before filing.","primarySource":{"label":"SME legislation page - foreigner law, regulation and fee decrees","url":"https://www.sme.gov.ao/ao/documentos/index.php?tipo=7","authority":"Servico de Migracao e Estrangeiros, Angola","lastVerified":"2026-06-27"},"lastReviewed":"2026-06-27"},{"destination":"ao","slug":"permanent-residence-card","name":"Permanent Residence Card","category":"residence-general","summary":"Angola permanent resident-card fee category for people who have reached a qualifying residence basis and need SME resident-card processing.","sponsorshipRequired":false,"leadsToSettlement":true,"typicalDuration":"The reviewed public source set does not publish a standard permanent-card validity period; confirm grant and renewal timing through SME.","primarySource":{"label":"Presidential Decree 21/19 - migration-act fees","url":"https://www.sme.gov.ao/fotos/frontend_1/gov_documentos/decreto-presidencial-202019_161286726367913161a8117.pdf","authority":"Servico de Migracao e Estrangeiros, Angola","lastVerified":"2026-06-27"},"lastReviewed":"2026-06-27"},{"destination":"sr","slug":"entry-fee-visa-free-tourism-family","name":"Entry Fee and Visa-Free Tourism or Family Visit","category":"short-term-business","summary":"Tourism and family-visit entry framework for nationals covered by Suriname visa abolition, with a government entry-fee voucher requirement.","sponsorshipRequired":false,"leadsToSettlement":false,"typicalDuration":"Maximum stay of 90 days for tourism or family visits where the visa-abolition measure applies.","primarySource":{"label":"Reizen naar Suriname","url":"https://gov.sr/ministeries/ministerie-van-buitenlandse-zaken-internationale-handel-samenwerking/reizen-naar-suriname/","authority":"Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Business and International Cooperation, Suriname","lastVerified":"2026-06-27"},"lastReviewed":"2026-06-27"},{"destination":"sr","slug":"business-internship-work-visit-visa","name":"Business, Internship and Work-Related Visit Visa","category":"short-term-business","summary":"Short-stay visa route for business, internship and work-related travel purposes that are not covered by ordinary visa-free tourism or family visits.","sponsorshipRequired":false,"leadsToSettlement":false,"typicalDuration":"The government page distinguishes ordinary short-stay business visa filing from internship or work-related purposes longer than three months; confirm the permitted stay before filing.","primarySource":{"label":"Reizen naar Suriname","url":"https://gov.sr/ministeries/ministerie-van-buitenlandse-zaken-internationale-handel-samenwerking/reizen-naar-suriname/","authority":"Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Business and International Cooperation, Suriname","lastVerified":"2026-06-27"},"lastReviewed":"2026-06-27"},{"destination":"sr","slug":"foreign-worker-one-stop-unit","name":"One Stop Unit Foreign Worker Work and Residence Procedure","category":"work-sponsored","summary":"Coordinated company route for short-stay visas, work permits and residence permits for foreign employees, including oil, gas and specialist deployments.","sponsorshipRequired":true,"leadsToSettlement":false,"typicalDuration":"The government announcement says the new procedure can make it possible to arrange permits within 21 days.","primarySource":{"label":"Faster permits for international workers","url":"https://gov.sr/introductie-versoepelde-procedure-voor-werk-en-verblijfsvergunningen-buitenlandse-werknemers/","authority":"Government of the Republic of Suriname","lastVerified":"2026-06-27"},"lastReviewed":"2026-06-27"},{"destination":"sr","slug":"work-permit-foreign-workers","name":"Work Permit for Foreign Workers","category":"work-sponsored","summary":"Employer-led work-permit route for employing a non-Surinamese worker, administered by the Ministry of Labour work-permit unit.","sponsorshipRequired":true,"leadsToSettlement":false,"typicalDuration":"The work-permit folder states that a decision is taken within 30 days after submission, with possible extension by another 30 days in special circumstances.","primarySource":{"label":"Work Permit folder - English version 2024","url":"https://gov.sr/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/WV-folder-Engelse-versie-2024pdf.pdf","authority":"Ministry of Labour, Employment and Youth Affairs, Suriname","lastVerified":"2026-06-27"},"lastReviewed":"2026-06-27"},{"destination":"sr","slug":"surinamese-origin-residence","name":"Residence Permit for People of Surinamese Origin","category":"family","summary":"Residence route for people of Surinamese origin and qualifying family members, including fixed-term residence up to two years and indefinite-stay filing.","sponsorshipRequired":false,"leadsToSettlement":true,"typicalDuration":"Definite-period residence for people of Surinamese origin has a maximum duration of two years; the same page also names indefinite residence for this category.","primarySource":{"label":"Verblijfsvergunningen - Ministry of Justice and Police","url":"https://gov.sr/ministeries/ministerie-van-justitie-en-politie/verblijfsvergunningen/","authority":"Ministry of Justice and Police, Suriname","lastVerified":"2026-06-27"},"lastReviewed":"2026-06-27"},{"destination":"sr","slug":"residence-permit-other-foreigners","name":"Residence Permit for Other Foreigners and MKV Cases","category":"residence-general","summary":"General residence-permit framework for non-Surinamese-origin foreigners, including MKV rules for visa-required long stays over three months.","sponsorshipRequired":false,"leadsToSettlement":false,"typicalDuration":"The reviewed page does not publish a universal grant period for all other-foreigner residence permits; MKV is required before travel for visa-required foreigners intending to stay longer than three months.","primarySource":{"label":"Verblijfsvergunningen - Ministry of Justice and Police","url":"https://gov.sr/ministeries/ministerie-van-justitie-en-politie/verblijfsvergunningen/","authority":"Ministry of Justice and Police, Suriname","lastVerified":"2026-06-27"},"lastReviewed":"2026-06-27"},{"destination":"sr","slug":"residence-permit-extension","name":"Residence Permit Extension","category":"residence-general","summary":"Extension route for people already holding a Suriname residence permit, filed before expiry with separate document lists for Surinamese-origin and other foreign nationals.","sponsorshipRequired":false,"leadsToSettlement":false,"typicalDuration":"Extension must be requested no later than three months before the current residence permit expires.","primarySource":{"label":"Verblijfsvergunningen - Ministry of Justice and Police","url":"https://gov.sr/ministeries/ministerie-van-justitie-en-politie/verblijfsvergunningen/","authority":"Ministry of Justice and Police, Suriname","lastVerified":"2026-06-27"},"lastReviewed":"2026-06-27"},{"destination":"sr","slug":"psa-document","name":"PSA Document for People of Surinamese Origin","category":"residence-general","summary":"Diaspora status document for eligible people of Surinamese origin, giving visa and entry-fee exemption, longer stays and work access without a foreign-worker work permit.","sponsorshipRequired":false,"leadsToSettlement":false,"typicalDuration":"Digital PSA document validity is five years; 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confirm approval period and renewals with the secretariat.","primarySource":{"label":"GID - Expatriate Quota","url":"https://gid.gov.gm/expatriate-quota-2/","authority":"Gambia Immigration Department (GID)","lastVerified":"2026-06-28"},"lastReviewed":"2026-06-28"},{"destination":"gm","slug":"business-establishment-investor","name":"Business Establishment / Investor Residence","category":"investor","summary":"Gambia business-establishment route for foreign entrepreneurs and investors, linked to sector restrictions, equity rules and residence/work permits.","sponsorshipRequired":false,"leadsToSettlement":false,"typicalDuration":"Business establishment permission is tied to the approved business/residence basis; confirm the residence permit and quota validity with GID.","primarySource":{"label":"GID - Business Establishment","url":"https://gid.gov.gm/business-establishment/","authority":"Gambia Immigration Department (GID)","lastVerified":"2026-06-28"},"lastReviewed":"2026-06-28"},{"destination":"gm","slug":"non-gambian-id-card","name":"Non-Gambian ID Card","category":"residence-general","summary":"Gambia ID-card route for named regional nationals, allowing legal residence and work after payment of agreed prescribed fees.","sponsorshipRequired":false,"leadsToSettlement":false,"typicalDuration":"Confirm current validity and renewal period with GID when applying.","primarySource":{"label":"GID - Residential Permit","url":"https://gid.gov.gm/residential-permit/","authority":"Gambia Immigration Department (GID)","lastVerified":"2026-06-28"},"lastReviewed":"2026-06-28"},{"destination":"cu","slug":"tourist-evisa","name":"Tourist eVisa","category":"short-term-business","summary":"Cuba tourist eVisa for single-entry visits, requested or activated through the official eVisa-Cuba portal and linked to the traveller passport.","sponsorshipRequired":false,"leadsToSettlement":false,"typicalDuration":"Single entry; 90-day stay, extendable for 90 days according to the official eVisa-Cuba portal.","primarySource":{"label":"eVisa-Cuba - official tourist visa portal","url":"https://evisacuba.cu/en/inicio","authority":"Cuban Foreign Ministry (MINREX)","lastVerified":"2026-06-28"},"lastReviewed":"2026-06-28"},{"destination":"cu","slug":"dviajeros-entry-declaration","name":"DViajeros Entry Declaration","category":"short-term-business","summary":"Official DViajeros traveller declaration process used alongside the visa or visa-exempt entry route for travel to Cuba.","sponsorshipRequired":false,"leadsToSettlement":false,"typicalDuration":"Entry declaration for a specific trip; it does not grant immigration status by itself.","primarySource":{"label":"DViajeros - official traveller declaration portal","url":"https://dviajeros.mitrans.gob.cu/inicio","authority":"Ministry of Transport of Cuba / DViajeros","lastVerified":"2026-06-28"},"lastReviewed":"2026-06-28"},{"destination":"cu","slug":"family-visa-a2","name":"Family Visa A-2","category":"family","summary":"Consular A-2 family visa for spouses or children of Cuban citizens of another nationality travelling to stay with Cuban family members.","sponsorshipRequired":false,"leadsToSettlement":false,"typicalDuration":"Confirm validity and permitted stay with the Cuban consulate that issues the A-2 visa.","primarySource":{"label":"Cuba diplomatic missions - consular services for foreigners","url":"https://misiones.cubaminrex.cu/en/usa/consular-services","authority":"Cuban Foreign Ministry (MINREX)","lastVerified":"2026-06-28"},"lastReviewed":"2026-06-28"},{"destination":"cu","slug":"journalist-visa-d6","name":"Journalist Visa D-6","category":"short-term-business","summary":"Consular D-6 journalist visa route that starts with the Cuban Embassy press office before the consulate issues the visa.","sponsorshipRequired":false,"leadsToSettlement":false,"typicalDuration":"Confirm validity and stay terms with the Cuban Embassy press office and issuing consulate.","primarySource":{"label":"Cuba diplomatic missions - consular services for foreigners","url":"https://misiones.cubaminrex.cu/en/usa/consular-services","authority":"Cuban Foreign Ministry (MINREX)","lastVerified":"2026-06-28"},"lastReviewed":"2026-06-28"},{"destination":"cu","slug":"business-visa","name":"Business Visa","category":"short-term-business","summary":"Consular business visa route for business travel to Cuba, requested through the Embassy commercial office before consular issuance.","sponsorshipRequired":false,"leadsToSettlement":false,"typicalDuration":"Confirm validity and permitted stay with the commercial office and issuing consulate.","primarySource":{"label":"Cuba diplomatic missions - consular services for foreigners","url":"https://misiones.cubaminrex.cu/en/usa/consular-services","authority":"Cuban Foreign Ministry (MINREX)","lastVerified":"2026-06-28"},"lastReviewed":"2026-06-28"},{"destination":"cu","slug":"other-consular-visas","name":"Other Consular Visas","category":"study","summary":"Consular catch-all for Cuba student, event and other special-purpose visas that require direct confirmation with the Cuban consulate.","sponsorshipRequired":false,"leadsToSettlement":false,"typicalDuration":"Depends on the visa purpose and consular authorisation; confirm with the relevant Cuban consulate.","primarySource":{"label":"Cuba diplomatic missions - consular services for foreigners","url":"https://misiones.cubaminrex.cu/en/usa/consular-services","authority":"Cuban Foreign Ministry (MINREX)","lastVerified":"2026-06-28"},"lastReviewed":"2026-06-28"},{"destination":"cu","slug":"permanent-residence-application","name":"Permanent Residence Application","category":"residence-general","summary":"Consular permanent-residence application route for foreigners applying for residence in Cuba with medical, police and relationship or purpose evidence.","sponsorshipRequired":false,"leadsToSettlement":true,"typicalDuration":"Permanent-residence application; timing and status terms must be confirmed with the Cuban consulate and migration authorities.","primarySource":{"label":"Cuba diplomatic missions - consular services for foreigners","url":"https://misiones.cubaminrex.cu/en/usa/consular-services","authority":"Cuban Foreign Ministry (MINREX)","lastVerified":"2026-06-28"},"lastReviewed":"2026-06-28"},{"destination":"ir","slug":"visa-waiver-tourism","name":"Visa-Waiver Tourism Entry","category":"short-term-business","summary":"Visa-free tourism entry note for nationalities covered by Iran MFA waiver arrangements, including the listed 15-day ordinary-passport tourism waiver.","sponsorshipRequired":false,"leadsToSettlement":false,"typicalDuration":"Up to 15 days for the MFA-listed ordinary-passport tourism waiver; other bilateral waivers depend on the nationality-specific rule.","primarySource":{"label":"Iran MFA eVisa portal - home","url":"https://evisa.mfa.ir/en/","authority":"Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran","lastVerified":"2026-06-28"},"lastReviewed":"2026-06-28"},{"destination":"ir","slug":"tourist-visa","name":"Tourist Visa","category":"short-term-business","summary":"Iran MFA tourist visa category for foreign citizens travelling to Iran for tourism, including ordinary eVisa and place-of-issue workflows shown by the portal.","sponsorshipRequired":false,"leadsToSettlement":false,"typicalDuration":"Validity and permitted stay are shown on the issued visa; confirm the grant terms before travel.","primarySource":{"label":"Iran MFA eVisa - visa types","url":"https://evisatraveller.mfa.ir/en/request/visa_types/","authority":"Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran","lastVerified":"2026-06-28"},"lastReviewed":"2026-06-28"},{"destination":"ir","slug":"entry-visa","name":"Entry Visa","category":"short-term-business","summary":"Iran MFA Entry Visa (A) for invited visits such as business negotiations, academic contacts, sport, official meetings and family visits by relatives of foreign residents.","sponsorshipRequired":true,"leadsToSettlement":false,"typicalDuration":"Validity and permitted stay are shown on the issued visa or mission instruction.","primarySource":{"label":"Iran MFA eVisa - visa types","url":"https://evisatraveller.mfa.ir/en/request/visa_types/","authority":"Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran","lastVerified":"2026-06-28"},"lastReviewed":"2026-06-28"},{"destination":"ir","slug":"pilgrimage-visa","name":"Pilgrimage Visa","category":"short-term-business","summary":"Iran MFA Pilgrimage Visa (C) for foreign Muslim pilgrims travelling to holy places in Iran.","sponsorshipRequired":false,"leadsToSettlement":false,"typicalDuration":"Validity and stay length are shown on the issued pilgrimage visa.","primarySource":{"label":"Iran MFA eVisa - visa types","url":"https://evisatraveller.mfa.ir/en/request/visa_types/","authority":"Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran","lastVerified":"2026-06-28"},"lastReviewed":"2026-06-28"},{"destination":"ir","slug":"education-visa","name":"Education Visa","category":"study","summary":"Iran MFA Education Visa (E) for foreign students, religious scholars and researchers with eligibility certification from an Iranian authority or accredited institution.","sponsorshipRequired":true,"leadsToSettlement":false,"typicalDuration":"Validity and stay conditions are set by the issued visa and the Iranian academic or ministry approval.","primarySource":{"label":"Iran MFA eVisa - visa types","url":"https://evisatraveller.mfa.ir/en/request/visa_types/","authority":"Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran","lastVerified":"2026-06-28"},"lastReviewed":"2026-06-28"},{"destination":"ir","slug":"temporary-work-visa","name":"Temporary Work Visa","category":"work-sponsored","summary":"Iran MFA Temporary Work Visa (F) for skilled workers, specialists and technical experts with a sponsor employer and approved labour certificate.","sponsorshipRequired":true,"leadsToSettlement":false,"typicalDuration":"Validity and work conditions are set by the issued visa and the approved labour certificate.","primarySource":{"label":"Iran MFA eVisa - visa types","url":"https://evisatraveller.mfa.ir/en/request/visa_types/","authority":"Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran","lastVerified":"2026-06-28"},"lastReviewed":"2026-06-28"},{"destination":"ir","slug":"transit-visa","name":"Transit Visa","category":"short-term-business","summary":"Iran MFA Transit Visa (G) for travellers passing through Iran with onward destination permission and confirmed onward travel.","sponsorshipRequired":false,"leadsToSettlement":false,"typicalDuration":"Transit-only permission; 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