Europe visas

Skilled Worker visa

Work visa for non-UK workers with a job offer from a Home Office–licensed sponsor in an eligible occupation.

Health and Care Worker visa

Discounted Skilled Worker route for eligible NHS, adult social care, and allied health roles.

Global Talent visa

Unsponsored visa for leaders or potential leaders in academia, research, arts, culture, or digital technology.

Graduate visa

Post-study work visa for recent graduates of eligible UK higher education institutions.

High Potential Individual visa

Unsponsored work visa for graduates of a time-limited list of top global universities.

Innovator Founder visa

Endorsement-based visa for founders launching an innovative, viable and scalable business in the UK.

Critical Skills Employment Permit

An Irish employment permit for qualifying skilled job offers: compare the listed-occupation and higher-remuneration branches, then plan family permission and the later Stamp 4 application.

General Employment Permit

Sponsored employment permit for eligible roles that meet the General Employment Permit conditions, including the applicable salary, occupation, employer and labour-market checks.

Start-up Entrepreneur Programme (STEP)

Residence programme for founders establishing a High Potential Start-Up in Ireland.

Stamp 4 permission

Time-limited Irish residence permission allowing employment without an employment permit and business activity, subject to the permission conditions. An employment-based Stamp 4 upgrade is separate from Long Term Residency and citizenship.

Irish Student visa (Stamp 2)

Study permission for international students enrolled at eligible Irish institutions on the Interim List of Eligible Programmes.

Join Family (Irish national or EEA national)

Family reunification permission for spouses, civil partners, and dependants of Irish or EEA nationals resident in Ireland.

EU Blue Card (Germany)

Work and residence permit for highly qualified non-EU professionals with a qualifying German job offer.

Chancenkarte (Germany Opportunity Card)

Points-based 1-year residence permit that lets non-EU skilled workers from any country move to Germany without a job offer to search for qualifying work. Six points or full qualification recognition required.

Skilled Worker residence permit (§18a/§18b AufenthG)

Sponsored work and residence permit for qualified non-EU workers from any country worldwide who have a German job offer and a recognised qualification.

Recognition Partnership (Anerkennungspartnerschaft)

Residence permit allowing skilled workers to complete their qualification recognition while living and working in Germany.

Freelance / Self-employment residence permit (§21 AufenthG)

Residence permission for qualifying freelance (Freiberufler) or commercial self-employment in Germany.

Job Seeker visa (§20 AufenthG)

Historic 6-month job-search visa for applicants abroad, superseded by the Chancenkarte; §20 AufenthG now covers job search after study or training completed in Germany.

D7 visa (passive income / retirement)

Residence visa for non-EU retirees and other applicants who can live from stable income of their own.

D8 visa (digital nomad / remote work)

Residence visa for remote workers employed by or freelancing for companies outside Portugal.

D2 visa (entrepreneur / self-employment)

Residence visa for business owners, founders, and self-employed workers establishing activity in Portugal.

Portugal Golden Visa (residence by investment)

Residence-by-investment route; real-estate and capital-transfer pathways were closed in October 2023, but fund-investment and other options remain.

D3 visa (highly qualified activity)

Residence visa for highly qualified workers with a Portuguese employment contract.

Portuguese Student visa

Residence visa for international students enrolled in Portuguese higher education or research programmes.

Digital Nomad Visa (Spain)

Residence permit for remote workers and international freelancers under the Startup Law (Ley de Startups).

Non-Lucrative Visa (NLV)

Residence visa for financially self-sufficient non-EEA nationals not planning to work in Spain.

Highly Qualified Professional (HQP) permit

Residence permit for highly qualified workers with a Spanish employment contract, processed under the Law 14/2013 regime.

Entrepreneur Visa (Ley 14/2013)

Residence permit for founders establishing an innovative business in Spain under the Entrepreneurs' Law.

Spain Golden Visa (ending April 2025)

Residence-by-investment route announced to end on 3 April 2025; residual queries reference historical rules.

Spanish Student Visa

Study visa for courses longer than 90 days at recognised Spanish institutions.

Highly Skilled Migrant (Kennismigrant)

Primary sponsored work route for high-skill workers hired by IND-recognised sponsors.

Orientation year (Zoekjaar)

Free 1-year permit to live and work in the Netherlands while you look for a job — open to recent graduates of Dutch universities or top-ranked global universities. No job offer needed to apply.

EU Blue Card (Netherlands)

Dutch implementation of the EU Blue Card for highly qualified non-EU workers.

Dutch-American Friendship Treaty (DAFT) entrepreneur

Treaty-based self-employment residence for US nationals starting a business in the Netherlands.

Startup Visa (Netherlands)

1-year residence permit for founders working with a recognised Dutch startup facilitator.

Dutch Student residence permit

Study residence for international students enrolled at Dutch higher-education institutions.

Talent Passport — Salaried Employee (Passeport Talent Salarié)

Multi-year residence permit for qualified employees earning at least EUR 39,582 gross per year, issued directly for up to 4 years.

Talent Passport — Researcher (Passeport Talent Chercheur)

Multi-year residence permit for researchers with a hosting agreement (convention d'accueil) from a French research institution.

EU Blue Card (Carte Bleue Européenne)

EU-wide highly qualified worker permit requiring a degree and a gross annual salary of at least EUR 59,373 in France.

Long-Stay Visa — Salaried Worker (VLS-TS Salarié)

Standard work visa for non-EU nationals with a French employment contract who do not meet Talent Passport criteria — requires a full labour-market test.

Student Visa (VLS-TS Étudiant)

Long-stay student visa for international students enrolled at French higher-education institutions — includes part-time work rights.

Family Reunification (Regroupement Familial)

Residence permit for spouses and children of non-EU residents legally settled in France for at least 18 months.

Citizenship by Descent (Jure Sanguinis)

Italian citizenship recognition through ius sanguinis, now subject to the 2025 limits for many applicants born abroad with another citizenship.

EU Blue Card (Carta Blu UE)

EU-wide highly qualified worker permit for Italy — requires a highly qualified profile and an Italian employment offer meeting the current Carta Blu UE pay rules.

Digital Nomad Visa (Visto per Nomadi Digitali)

Residence permit for remote workers employed by or self-employed for companies outside Italy — introduced in 2024.

Elective Residence Visa (Residenza Elettiva)

Visa for retirees and independently wealthy individuals who can support themselves in Italy without working.

Student Visa (Visto per Studio)

National visa and residence-permit pathway for non-EU students admitted to Italian universities and other eligible higher-education institutions.

B Permit — Third-Country National (Aufenthaltsbewilligung)

Annual residence permit for non-EU/EFTA workers with a Swiss employer — subject to federal and cantonal quotas and a full labour-market test.

L Permit — Short-Term Residence (Kurzaufenthaltsbewilligung)

Short-term work and residence permit for project-based or temporary assignments of up to 12 months — separate quota from the B permit.

C Permit — Settlement (Niederlassungsbewilligung)

Swiss permanent residence permit — unrestricted work rights, no employer sponsorship, granted after 5–10 years of continuous B permit residence.

Student Residence Permit (Aufenthaltsbewilligung für Studierende)

Residence permit for international students at Swiss universities and higher-education institutions — limited work rights and a 6-month post-graduation job search extension.

Family Reunification (Familiennachzug)

Residence permit for spouses and children of B and C permit holders — conditions vary by the sponsor's permit type and nationality.

Work Permit (Arbetstillstånd)

Sweden's main employer-sponsored work permit — requires a properly advertised job, signed employment contract, qualifying salary and conditions, and employer-arranged insurance. A permanent-residence application can be made after 4 qualifying work years within 7 years.

EU Blue Card (Sweden)

EU-wide highly qualified worker permit with a higher salary threshold than the standard work permit — offers intra-EU mobility after 12 months.

Self-Employment Permit (Eget företag)

Residence permit for non-EU/EEA nationals who will own and actively run a viable Swedish business. After at least 2 qualifying years, the holder can request permanent residence with the extension.

Student Residence Permit (Uppehållstillstånd för studier)

Residence permit for international students at Swedish universities — first- and second-cycle students are generally capped at 15 work hours per week during semesters.

Red-White-Red Card (Rot-Weiß-Rot-Karte)

Austria's criteria-based work and residence permit for qualified third-country workers, with category-specific 55-point, 70-point, graduate, self-employed, and start-up routes.

EU Blue Card (Austria)

EU-wide highly qualified worker permit — higher salary threshold than the RWR Card but offers intra-EU mobility after 12 months.

Student Residence Permit (Aufenthaltsbewilligung Studierender)

Temporary residence permit for eligible non-EU students, with limited employer-sponsored work during study and a 12-month post-graduation job-search option.

Family Reunification (Familiennachzug)

Residence permit for spouses and children of RWR Card, Blue Card, and permanent residents — spouses receive work rights via the RWR Card Plus.

Red-White-Red Card — Startup Founder

Dedicated RWR Card category for innovative startup founders — business plan assessed by an expert jury, no points calculation needed.

Pay Limit Scheme (Beloebsordningen)

Denmark's salary-threshold work permit — no occupation or qualification restrictions if the annual salary exceeds the Pay Limit threshold.

Positive List Scheme (Positivlisten)

Work permit for occupations on Denmark's shortage list — lower salary threshold than the Pay Limit Scheme, but occupation-restricted.

Fast-Track Scheme (Fast-Track-ordningen)

Accelerated work-permit processing for workers hired by SIRI-certified Danish employers — work can begin within days.

Student Residence Permit

Residence permit for international students at Danish universities — includes work rights and a 6-month post-graduation job-seeking extension.

Family Reunification (Familiesammenfoering)

Residence permit for spouses and children of residents in Denmark — includes an attachment requirement and financial conditions.

Skilled Worker Residence Permit (Oppholdstillatelse som faglaert)

Norway's main work permit for skilled workers requires a concrete job offer, relevant qualifications, normally full-time work (at least 80% can be accepted), and pay that meets UDI's normal-pay rules. It can lead to permanent residence after 3 years.

Job-Seeker Visa (Oppholdstillatelse for aa soeke arbeid som faglart)

Up to 1-year residence permit to enter Norway and search for skilled employment in person — available to qualified professionals.

International Company Assignment Permit

Residence permit for skilled workers employed abroad who are assigned to a Norwegian branch or Norwegian client company.

Student Residence Permit (Oppholdstillatelse for studier)

Residence permit for international students at Norwegian universities — tuition-free at public institutions, with part-time work rights.

Residence permit for a specialist

Fast-track Finnish work residence route for highly skilled expert roles with confirmed employment, a 2026 salary floor of EUR 3,937/month, and a EUR 530 electronic first-permit fee.

Residence permit for an employed person

Finland’s general work residence permit for non-EU workers whose job does not fit a specialist category.

Start-up entrepreneur residence permit

Founder route for scalable startup businesses approved through Finland’s startup-entrepreneur process.

Single Permit

Belgium’s combined residence and work authorisation for non-EU employees staying more than 90 days.

EU Blue Card

Belgian highly qualified employee route under the EU Blue Card framework.

Professional Card for self-employment

Regional authorisation for non-EU nationals who want to work in Belgium as self-employed professionals.

Residence permit for salaried workers

Luxembourg’s standard third-country employee route, usually starting with authorisation to stay before arrival.

EU Blue Card

Luxembourg residence and work route for highly qualified third-country employees.

Residence permit for self-employed workers

Luxembourg route for third-country entrepreneurs and independent professionals whose activity benefits the country.

Employee Card

Czechia’s main long-term residence and work permit for third-country employees staying more than 3 months.

Blue Card

Czech EU Blue Card route for highly qualified employment with a qualifying contract and salary.

Long-term residence for business

Czech residence route for third-country nationals carrying out business, licensed trade or company-management activity.

Temporary residence and work permit

Poland’s combined temporary residence and work permit, granted for work purposes for more than 3 months and up to 3 years.

Temporary residence for highly skilled work (EU Blue Card)

Poland’s EU Blue Card-style temporary residence permit for highly skilled employment.

Temporary residence for business activity

Polish temporary-residence route for third-country nationals conducting business activity in Poland.

Temporary residence permit for employment

Estonian work residence route for non-EU employees with employment in Estonia.

Startup Visa

Estonian route for non-EU startup founders and startup employees connected to qualifying startups.

Digital Nomad Visa

Temporary Estonian visa for remote workers employed by or serving clients outside Estonia.

EU Blue Card / highly qualified worker

Greek route for highly qualified third-country employees with a qualifying contract and salary.

Digital Nomad Visa

Greek visa route for non-EU remote workers who work for employers or clients outside Greece.

Golden Visa

Greek investment residence route, best known for real-estate and other qualifying investment categories.

Single Permit

Malta’s main combined employment licence and residence permit for third-country nationals working more than 6 months.

Specialist Employee Initiative

Fast-track Maltese employment route for skilled third-country nationals who do not qualify under KEI but meet SEI criteria.

Nomad Residence Permit

Malta residence permit for non-EU remote workers serving foreign employers, companies or clients.

Temporary residence and employment permit

Cyprus work residence route for third-country nationals employed by Cypriot or foreign-interest companies.

Cyprus Digital Nomad Visa

Cyprus temporary residence route for non-EU remote workers employed abroad or serving clients abroad.

Visitor temporary residence permit

Cyprus temporary residence route for visitors and dependants who are not allowed to work in Cyprus.

Work Residence Permit

Georgia's main residence permit for foreign nationals working for, or carrying out entrepreneurial activity through, a Georgian-registered entity.

Visa-Free 365-Day Stay (remote workers)

Citizens of around 95 countries can enter Georgia visa-free and remain for up to 365 days - the de-facto route remote workers use, though it is visa-free entry, not a residence permit.

Investment Residence Permit

A longer-validity residence permit for foreign nationals who make a qualifying investment in Georgia above an official threshold.

Short-Term Residence Permit (real-estate owners)

A short-term residence permit for foreign nationals who own Georgian real estate valued above an official threshold.

Student Residence Permit

A residence permit for foreign nationals enrolled in study at an authorised Georgian educational institution.

Family Reunification Residence Permit

A residence permit for family members of a Georgian residence-permit holder or, in some cases, a Georgian citizen.

EU Blue Card (Croatia)

Croatia's stay-and-work permit for highly-qualified third-country nationals with a qualifying job offer, granting EU-wide mobility benefits.

Digital Nomad Temporary Stay (Croatia)

A temporary stay for non-EU remote workers employed by, or running, a company not registered in Croatia, granted for up to 18 months.

Stay-and-Work Permit (single permit)

Croatia's combined residence-and-work permit for third-country nationals with a Croatian job offer, covering most employment outside the highly-qualified Blue Card route.

Seasonal Worker Permit (Croatia)

A short-duration permit for seasonal employment in sectors such as agriculture, forestry, hospitality and tourism.

Temporary Stay for Study (Croatia)

A temporary stay for third-country nationals enrolled in undergraduate, graduate or postgraduate study at a Croatian university.

Temporary Stay for Family Reunification (Croatia)

A temporary stay for family members of a third-country national who already holds a qualifying stay in Croatia.

Hungarian Card

A residence permit for highly-skilled third-country workers introduced under Hungary's admission regime effective 1 March 2024.

White Card (digital nomad residence permit)

Hungary's residence permit for digital nomads who work remotely for foreign companies and pursue no gainful activity in Hungary.

EU Blue Card (Hungary)

The EU Blue Card for highly-qualified third-country nationals employed in Hungary, with EU-wide mobility benefits.

Guest Worker Residence Permit

A temporary work-and-residence permit for guest workers tied to listed employers, occupations and sending countries.

Guest Investor Programme (golden visa)

Hungary's investor residence route, live since 1 July 2024, granting a long-validity residence permit for a qualifying investment in the national economic interest.

Study Residence Permit (Hungary)

A residence permit for third-country nationals studying full-time at a recognised Hungarian education institution.

Single Permit (residence and work)

Serbia's unified residence-and-work permit, combining temporary residence and work authorisation in one biometric document.

Residence via Company Founding / Self-Employment

Temporary residence based on founding or registering a Serbian company and working through it as a director or entrepreneur.

Temporary Residence via Real-Estate Ownership

Temporary residence based on owning real estate in Serbia, available since the 2024 broadening of temporary-residence grounds.

Digital Nomad Pathway

Serbia's practical route for remote workers under the 2024 Law on Foreigners, commonly via self-employment or the single permit rather than a dedicated nomad visa.

Student Temporary Residence (Serbia)

Temporary residence for foreign nationals studying, schooling or undertaking research at a Serbian institution.

Family Reunification Temporary Residence (Serbia)

Temporary residence for family members of a Serbian citizen or a foreign national lawfully residing in Serbia.

Single Permit for Residence and Work

If you are a non-EU national with a Bulgarian job offer, this is the main route - one document that lets you both live and work in Bulgaria.

EU Blue Card (Bulgaria)

If you are a highly-qualified non-EU professional with a Bulgarian job offer above the salary threshold, the EU Blue Card gives you residence plus EU-wide mobility benefits.

Continuous (Long-Term) Residence Permit

If you have a long-stay (type D) visa and a qualifying ground to live in Bulgaria, this annually-renewable permit is the residence card you build your settlement on.

Residence by Investment

If you can make a qualifying investment in Bulgaria, this route grants residence and, depending on the amount, a faster path to permanent residence.

Residence Permit for Study (Bulgaria)

If you have been admitted to a Bulgarian university or college, this residence permit lets you live in Bulgaria for the length of your studies.

Family Reunification Residence (Bulgaria)

If a close family member already lives lawfully in Bulgaria, this route lets you join them and build toward settlement together.

Single Permit for Work and Residence

If you are a non-EU national with a Romanian job offer, the single permit is the main route - one document covering both your work and your residence.

Digital Nomad Visa (Romania)

If you work remotely for a company based outside Romania, this long-stay visa lets you live in Romania while you keep earning from abroad.

EU Blue Card (Romania)

If you are a highly-qualified non-EU professional with a Romanian job offer above the salary threshold, the EU Blue Card gives you residence plus EU-wide mobility benefits.

Residency by Investment / Business Activities (Romania)

If you want to invest or run a business in Romania, the live route is residence through qualifying business activity - a stand-alone golden visa was proposed in late 2025 but did not go ahead.

Residence Permit for Studies (Romania)

If you have been accepted by a Romanian university, this residence permit lets you live in Romania for the length of your course.

Family Reunification (Romania)

If a close family member already lives lawfully in Romania, this route lets you join them and build toward settlement together.

Temporary Residence for Employment

If you have a job with an Armenian employer, this temporary residence status lets you live and work in Armenia and start building toward permanent residence.

Temporary Residence for Business / Self-Employment

Temporary residence based on evidenced business activity in Armenia; registration, immigration permission and tax treatment are separate.

Residence for Ethnic Armenians (by descent)

If you are of Armenian descent, you can qualify for residence on the basis of your ancestry, with a faster path toward permanent residence and citizenship.

Temporary Residence for Study (Armenia)

If you have been admitted to study at an Armenian institution, this temporary residence lets you live in Armenia for the length of your course.

Temporary Residence for Family (Armenia)

If you have close family ties to an Armenian resident or citizen, this residence route lets you live in Armenia with them and build toward settlement.

Permanent Residence (Armenia)

If you have held temporary residence in Armenia for the qualifying period, the five-year permanent residence card is your settlement status.

Unique Permit (Leje Unike)

If you are a non-EU national working in Albania, the Unique Permit is the main route - one card combining work and residence, and it includes a remote-work sub-category.

Unique Permit for Investors

If you invest in an Albanian business, the investor route of the Unique Permit grants you residence tied to that investment.

Residence by Real-Estate Ownership

If you own qualifying property in Albania, you can obtain residence on the basis of that ownership while you keep the property.

Residence Permit for Studies (Albania)

If you have been admitted to study at an Albanian institution, this residence permit lets you live in Albania for the length of your course.

Family Reunification (Albania)

If a qualifying spouse or child has an Albanian sponsor with residence, this route can support family residence subject to housing, insurance, income and relationship rules.

Permanent Residence (Albania)

If you have lived in Albania continuously for five years, this is your settlement status - a long-validity permanent residence permit.

Temporary Residence and Work Permit

If you are a foreign national with a Montenegrin job offer, this is the main route - one permit that lets you both live and work in Montenegro.

Digital Nomad Temporary Residence (Montenegro)

If you work remotely for a company based outside Montenegro, this residence permit lets you live in Montenegro while you keep earning from abroad.

Residence for Company Founders and the Self-Employed (Montenegro)

If you found or run your own company in Montenegro, this route gives you temporary residence and work rights tied to that business.

Residence by Property Ownership (Montenegro)

If you own real estate in Montenegro, this route can grant you temporary residence based on that property.

Temporary Residence for Study (Montenegro)

If you have been admitted to a Montenegrin school or university, this residence permit lets you live in Montenegro for the length of your studies.

Temporary Residence for Family Reunification (Montenegro)

If a close family member already lives lawfully in Montenegro, this route lets you join them and build toward settlement together.

Temporary Residence for Employment (Moldova)

If you have a job with a Moldovan employer, this is the main route - temporary residence tied to your work, decided by the migration authority.

Digital Nomad Visa (Moldova)

If you work remotely for a company based outside Moldova, this visa lets you live in Moldova while you keep earning from abroad.

IT Specialist Residence (Moldova IT Park)

If you are an IT professional hired by a Moldova IT Park resident company, this is a faster, simplified residence route built for tech talent.

Temporary Residence for Investors (Moldova)

If you make a qualifying investment in a Moldovan business, this route grants temporary residence tied to that investment.

Temporary Residence for Study (Moldova)

If you have a study contract with a Moldovan educational institution, this residence permit lets you live in Moldova for the length of your course.

Temporary Residence for Family Reunification (Moldova)

If a close family member already lives lawfully in Moldova, this route lets you join them and build toward settlement together.

Single Residence and Work Permit (Slovenia)

If you are a non-EU national with a Slovenian job offer, this is the main route - one permit that lets you both live and work in Slovenia.

EU Blue Card (Slovenia)

If you are a highly-qualified non-EU professional with a Slovenian job offer above the salary threshold, the EU Blue Card gives you residence plus EU-wide mobility benefits.

Digital Nomad Temporary Residence Permit (Slovenia)

If you work remotely for a company based outside Slovenia, this permit lets you live in Slovenia for up to a year while you keep earning from abroad.

Self-Employment Residence (Slovenia)

If you are a third-country national who wants to run your own business or work as a sole trader in Slovenia, this route gives you residence tied to that activity.

Temporary Residence for Study (Slovenia)

If you have been admitted to a Slovenian university or college, this residence permit lets you live in Slovenia for the length of your studies.

Temporary Residence for Family Reunification (Slovenia)

If a close family member already lives lawfully in Slovenia, this route lets you join them and build toward settlement together.

Work Permit and Temporary Residence Permit

For you if an Azerbaijani employer has offered you a job: this is the standard route into paid work, where your employer secures a work permit for you and you then hold a temporary residence permit to live in the country.

Temporary Residence Permit (investment, real estate or deposit)

For you if you want residence in Azerbaijan through a financial commitment: a temporary residence permit can be granted on grounds such as a qualifying investment in the economy, owning real estate, or holding a fixed-term bank deposit - but please read the honesty note first.

Permanent Residence Permit

For you if you have lived in Azerbaijan on temporary residence and want to settle for good: the permanent residence permit confirms your right to live there long term, generally available after about two years of qualifying temporary residence.

Temporary Residence Permit (family ties)

For you if you have close family in Azerbaijan: a temporary residence permit can be granted on the basis of a family relationship to an Azerbaijani citizen or a resident, letting you live in the country and, in time, move toward permanent residence.

Temporary Residence Permit (students)

For you if you have a place to study in Azerbaijan: this route lets you live in the country for the length of your course, normally on a temporary residence permit linked to your enrolment.

Residence Permit for Qualified Professionals (Iceland)

If you are a qualified professional or expert with an Icelandic job offer, this is the main route - a two-step residence permit plus a linked work permit.

Temporary Work Permit due to Labour Shortage (Iceland)

An employer-supported route for exceptional labour shortages. The work permit is temporary and employer-specific; the associated labour-shortage residence permission can qualify as a basis for permanent residence.

Self-employment in Iceland: residence and work rights

Self-employment rights in Iceland depend on nationality and existing immigration status. Company ownership alone does not establish a residence route: distinguish EEA/EFTA registration, employer-linked permission and permanent-resident work rights.

Residence Permit for Family Reunification (Iceland)

Join an eligible family member in Iceland. Your relationship and the sponsor's exact status determine eligibility, work rights and whether your residence can count toward permanent residence.

Residence Permit for Students (Iceland)

If you have been admitted to an Icelandic university or college, this residence permit lets you live in Iceland while you study.

Long-Term Visa for Remote Work (Iceland)

If you work remotely for a foreign employer, this short long-term visa lets you stay in Iceland for a few months - but it is a visa, not a residence permit.

Temporary Residence Permit for Employment (Lithuania)

If you have a Lithuanian job offer, this is the main route - a temporary residence permit for work, with a faster, quota-free lane for highly qualified roles.

EU Blue Card (Lithuania)

If you are a highly qualified professional with a Lithuanian job offer at the required salary, the EU Blue Card is a recognised route with EU-wide mobility.

Startup Visa (Lithuania)

If you are a non-EU founder with an innovative business idea, Lithuania's Startup Visa is a fast route to residence to build your company.

Temporary Residence for Business or Self-Employment (Lithuania)

If you set up or run your own company in Lithuania, this route gives you residence tied to that genuine business activity.

Temporary Residence for Family Reunification (Lithuania)

If a close family member lives lawfully in Lithuania, this route lets you join them and build toward settlement together.

Temporary Residence for Study (Lithuania)

If you have been admitted to a Lithuanian university or college, this residence permit lets you live in Lithuania for the length of your studies.

Temporary Residence Permit for Employment (Latvia)

If you have a Latvian job offer, this is the main route - a temporary residence permit tied to your employment with a Latvian employer.

EU Blue Card (Latvia)

If you are a highly qualified professional with a Latvian job offer at the required salary, the EU Blue Card gives you residence with EU-wide mobility.

Startup Residence Permit (Latvia)

If you are a non-EU founder building an innovative product, Latvia's startup residence route lets you live there while you develop the business.

Investor Residence Permit / Golden Visa (Latvia)

If you make a qualifying investment in Latvia - in a company, real estate, a bank deposit or government bonds - this route grants temporary residence.

Digital Nomad Visa (Latvia)

If you work remotely for an employer or your own business in an OECD country, this long-stay visa lets you live in Latvia while you keep earning from abroad.

Residence Permit for Family Reunification (Latvia)

If a close family member lives lawfully in Latvia, this route lets you join them and build toward settlement together.

Temporary Residence for Employment / Single Permit (Slovakia)

If you have a Slovak job offer, this is the main route - one application that combines your residence and your right to work in Slovakia.

EU Blue Card (Slovakia)

If you are a highly qualified professional with a Slovak job offer at the required salary, the EU Blue Card gives you residence with EU-wide mobility.

Temporary Residence for Business / Self-Employment (Slovakia)

If you run a business or are self-employed in Slovakia, this route gives you residence tied to that enterprise - but recent rules added a quota and a business plan.

Temporary Residence for Study (Slovakia)

If you have been admitted to a Slovak university or school, this residence permit lets you live in Slovakia for the length of your studies.

Temporary Residence for Family Reunification (Slovakia)

If a close family member lives lawfully in Slovakia, this route lets you join them and build toward settlement together.

Permanent Residence (Slovakia)

If you have lived in Slovakia lawfully for five years, this is your settlement status - secure, longer-term residence and a step toward citizenship.

Residence Permit B for Gainful Employment (Liechtenstein)

Residence Permit B is the residence branch for people who will live in Liechtenstein and have qualifying employment. Daily-return plans use a separate commuter classification.

Residence Permit B without Gainful Employment (Liechtenstein)

If you are an economically inactive EEA national who can support yourself, this lets you live in Liechtenstein - but, like the work permit, it is rationed and half is decided by lottery.

Cross-Border Commuter Permit / Grenzganger (Liechtenstein)

If you live in Austria or Switzerland and work in Liechtenstein, this is the realistic mass route - you work in Liechtenstein but return home, without using up a residence permit.

Settlement Permit C (Liechtenstein)

If you have lived in Liechtenstein on a Permit B for around five years, this is your settlement status - more secure, longer-term residence.

Family Reunification (Liechtenstein)

If a close family member holds a Liechtenstein residence permit or is a citizen, this route lets you join them - though the same tight quota system shapes the timing.

Residence and Work Authorisation (A.1)

Andorra authorisation for a newcomer to reside and work permanently and effectively while the permit is valid.

Self-Employed Residence and Work Authorisation (J.1)

Andorra route for a newcomer to reside in Andorra and carry out self-employed activity during the permit period.

Digital Nomad Residence (D.3)

Andorra residence route for remote workers whose work does not require a fixed geographic location and who use telecommunications and technology.

Family Reunification Residence (B.1)

Andorra residence authorisation for qualifying family members joining an Andorran national or a residence-and-work permit holder who lives in Andorra.

Study, Training, Elite Sport or Research Authorisation (F)

Andorra authorisation to live in the country while studying, doing training, elite sport training or scientific or similar research.

Border Worker Authorisation (C.1)

Andorra work authorisation for a person who works in Andorra but habitually spends the night outside Andorran territory.

Residence Permit

Monaco residence permit for anyone aged at least 16 who wants to reside in Monaco for more than three months in a year or settle there.

Employment Authorisation through the Employment Office

Employer-led Monaco recruitment route where job offers are reported to the Employment Office and priority candidates are considered first.

Domestic Staff Work Permit

Monaco route for private individuals hiring domestic staff at their Monaco residence, with Employment Office authorisation and work-permit handling.

Work Stay Permit

Temporary stay permit route for foreign nationals regularising a work-based stay in San Marino.

Family Reunification Stay Permit

Temporary stay permit for family reunification with a spouse or children, or for cohabitation cases named by San Marino guidance.

Special Stay Permit for Education

Special temporary stay permit for education in San Marino.

Registered Residence Permit

Long-term San Marino residence for family reunification with a citizen, business establishment or management positions.

Elective Residence Permit

Long-term residence for foreign nationals who establish residence through a qualifying property or financial investment.

Atypical Residence under Facilitated Tax Regime

Residence route for foreign citizens taking up abode in San Marino while generating income abroad under the facilitated tax regime.

Visa-Free Stay

Short stay for nationals covered by Bosnia and Herzegovina visa-free arrangements.

Temporary Residence for Employment with Work Permit

Temporary residence route for employment specified in an issued Bosnia and Herzegovina work permit.

Temporary Residence for Work without Work Permit

Temporary residence basis for listed work categories that may apply without a separate work permit.

Temporary Residence for Family Reunification

Temporary residence route for marriage to a Bosnia and Herzegovina citizen, extramarital community with a citizen or family reunification.

Temporary Residence for Education

Temporary residence route for education in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Temporary Residence Based on Real Estate Ownership

Temporary residence ground for ownership of real estate in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Short-Stay and Transit Visa (C Visa)

Short-stay or transit visa for travel to North Macedonia for up to 90 days, or transit for up to 5 days.

Business Visit C Visa

Short-stay business visitor route supported by an invitation letter from a registered legal entity or state body.

Long-Stay D Visa for Work Temporary Residence

D visa route used after a Ministry of Interior temporary residence decision for work in North Macedonia.

Long-Stay D Visa for Study Temporary Residence

D visa route linked to temporary residence for study, exchange, training, volunteering or research.

Long-Stay D Visa for Family Reunion

D visa route linked to temporary residence for family reunion or close family of a North Macedonia citizen.

Temporary Residence for Eligible Property Owner

Temporary residence ground for eligible EU or OECD residents who acquire qualifying residential property in North Macedonia.

Short Stay and Extension of Stay

Ukraine visitor-stay framework and extension process for people who need extra lawful stay time.

Temporary Residence Permit for Employment

Temporary residence permit route for foreigners arriving in Ukraine for employment.

Temporary Residence Permit for Founder or Beneficial Owner

Temporary residence for qualifying founders, participants or beneficial owners of Ukrainian legal entities.

Temporary Residence Permit for Study

Temporary residence permit for foreigners who arrive in Ukraine to study.

Temporary Residence Permit for Family Reunification

Temporary residence route for spouses and family members joining a Ukrainian citizen or qualifying resident.

Immigration Permit

Permit route for people qualifying to immigrate to Ukraine permanently under quota or non-quota categories.

Visitor Invitation for Foreign Citizens

Host-supported visitor invitation used for short visits to Kosovo.

Temporary Residence Permit for Work

Temporary residence route for employment in Kosovo, with a business-owner exception to the employment-contract requirement.

Temporary Residence Permit for Family Reunification

Temporary residence route for spouses, children and other qualifying family members joining a Kosovo citizen or sponsor.

Temporary Residence Permit for Pre-University Education

Temporary residence route for school-level education in Kosovo, including parent or guardian consent and accommodation evidence.

Temporary Residence Permit for Higher Education or Scientific Research

Temporary residence route for higher education, student mobility, authorised practice and scientific research in Kosovo.

Permanent Residence Permit

Permanent residence route after qualifying continuous temporary residence in Kosovo.

Public Visitor Access

Public-access note for visitors entering only those Vatican City State areas that are open to the public; it is not a standalone Vatican tourist visa.

Restricted Access Permit or Access Card

Governorate-controlled permission for non-citizens or non-residents who need to enter restricted Vatican City State territory.

Authorised Residence

Residence authorisation in Vatican City State for tightly defined family, domestic-collaborator or other appropriate cases under the Governorate law.

Office or Service-Linked Citizenship

Highly limited Vatican City State citizenship linked to cardinals, Holy See diplomats, office or service residence, papal authorisation and defined family cases.

E-visa

Single-entry Belarus e-visa for eligible ordinary-passport holders visiting for tourism, private, business, event or internship purposes.

Visa-Free Entry

Belarus visa-free entry regimes, including nationality agreements, selected airport entry, European road and rail entry, and the Brest-Grodno tourist zone.

Transit Through Belarus

Transit framework for travellers passing through Belarus, including visa-free airport transfer cases and the short transit-visa framework.

Short-Term Tourist Visa

Traditional Belarus tourist entry visa for travellers who need a visa or do not fit the e-visa or visa-free frameworks.

Business Entry Visa

Belarus business-travel entry visa route supported by a Belarusian legal entity, with short-term and long-term visa possibilities.

Private-Purpose Entry Visa

Belarus private-purpose visa route for family, invitation, medical, accompanying-family and related private-affairs cases.

Unified eVisa

Official Russian MFA single-entry eVisa for eligible nationalities and approved short-stay purposes.

Regular Consular Visa

Regular Russian visa route through a diplomatic mission or consular post when eVisa does not fit.

eVisa Emergency Extension

Emergency extension handling for Russian eVisa validity or permitted stay when departure is impossible.

Visitor Visa and Immigration Checks

Gibraltar immigration route for travellers checking visitor visa and entry treatment with the Department of Immigration and Home Affairs.

Civilian Registration Card / Gibraltar ID Card

Gibraltar registration-card route for eligible residents applying for an identity card or civilian registration card.

Work Permit

Employer-led Gibraltar route for engaging a non-entitled worker through Department of Employment work-permit forms.

Detached Worker Notification

Gibraltar route for employers registering temporary employment of a detached worker.

Immigration Permission and Visa

Jersey immigration-permission route for travellers checking whether they need a visa or permission to visit, work, study or live in Jersey.

Work Permit

Employer-led Jersey work-permit route for people who are not British or Irish and need immigration permission to work in Jersey.

Register as a Jersey Resident

Register online after moving to Jersey, or use the existing-card service if you already have a Social Security number. Check the age and status conditions before paying.

Residential and Employment Status

Jersey status framework determining where a person can live and work through Entitled, Licensed, Entitled for Work and Registered categories.

Customs and Immigration Arrival

Jersey arrival compliance route for people moving with belongings, vehicles, pets or work plans.

Guernsey Visa Application Guidance

Official Guernsey visa guidance for people applying to visit, live or work in the Bailiwick.

Employment Permit

Employer-led Guernsey employment permit route for non-British or Irish citizens and other workers needing permission to work.

Population Management Permit or Certificate

Guernsey paperless permit or certificate route confirming the right to live and work in Guernsey and any conditions that apply.

Personal Circumstances Certificate or Permit

Guernsey Population Management route for certificates or permits based on personal circumstances such as family or household connection.

ETA and Immigration Status Evidence

Guernsey travel-status guidance for ETA requirements, paper immigration permission and carrier checks.

Visa to the Faroe Islands

Official short-stay visa handling for travellers who need a visa to visit the Faroe Islands.

EU Scheme - Pre-Approved Employer

Faroe Islands work-permit pathway for EU applicants whose employer is pre-approved under the official EU Scheme.

EU Scheme - Employer Not Pre-Approved

Faroe Islands EU Scheme route for EU workers whose employer is not pre-approved.

Third-Country Work Permit

Faroe Islands work-permit route for third-country applicants, including the sports-agreement handling referenced by the official page.

Fast Track in the Faroe Islands

Official Fast Track route for qualifying work in the Faroe Islands where the employer and case fit the dedicated page.

Family Reunification

Official Faroe Islands residence route for eligible family reunification cases.

No Svalbard Visa, Work Permit or Residence Permit Needed

Svalbard-specific rule: foreign citizens do not need a Norwegian visa or work/residence permit for Svalbard itself.

Schengen Transit or Double-Entry Visa for Svalbard Travel

Schengen visa planning route for visa nationals travelling to Svalbard through mainland Norway.

Support and Housing Requirement for Staying in Svalbard

Practical Svalbard stay requirement: people must have means to reside and are advised to arrange work and housing before arrival.

Governor Services for Mainland Norway Permits and Citizenship

Governor of Svalbard service point for Norwegian immigration forms, visa matters, residence-permit applications and citizenship applications forwarded to UDI.

Immigration Permission and Visa Check

Isle of Man immigration check route for visitors, workers, students, families and business travellers using official Isle of Man Government guidance.

Work Permit

Isle of Man work-permit authority route for employers and workers checking local permission before employment starts.

Immigration Rules and Associated Policy

Isle of Man rules-and-policy check for applicants who need the legal basis behind visit, work, settlement, study, business or family permission.

Study, Business or Settle Authority Check

Isle of Man authority-check route for study, business and settlement cases where the applicant needs current official direction before filing.