Work Visas
Employment-based immigration pathways
Work visas allow foreign nationals to be employed in a country. Requirements typically include a job offer from a local employer, relevant qualifications, and sometimes labor market tests. Many countries have expedited pathways for skilled workers in high-demand fields.
135visa types
54countries
13questions
Compare Work Visas
๐ต๐ญ
Philippines
9(g) Work Visa
Cost
AEP fee + visa fees (varies)
Processing
AEP: 2-3 weeks, 9(g) visa: 2-3 months total
Duration
1-3 years, extendable up to 3 years per renewal
Path to PR
No
๐ณ๐ฟ
New Zealand
Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV)
Cost
NZD $220-825 depending on visa type (fees doubled Oct 2024)
Processing
30-40 days
Duration
5 years (skill levels 1-3) or 3 years (skill levels 4-5)
Path to PR
Yes
๐บ๐ธ
United States
B1/B2 Visitor
Cost
$185 visa fee + $250 integrity fee = $435 total, or ESTA: $40.27
Processing
Visa: varies by embassy, ESTA: usually instant to 72 hours
Duration
Visa: up to 10 years, Stays: typically 6 months (B1/B2) or 90 days (ESTA)
Path to PR
No
๐ฎ๐ฑ
Israel
B/1 Expert Work Visa
Cost
$100-250 visa fee + employer filing fees
Processing
Standard: 4-14 weeks, HIT: 6-10 business days, SEA: within days
Duration
1 year initial, extendable up to 63 months
Path to PR
No
๐จ๐ญ
Switzerland
B Permit (Residence)
Cost
CHF 100-300 depending on canton
Processing
4-12 weeks for initial permit
Duration
1 year (non-EU/EFTA, renewable) or 5 years (EU/EFTA)
Path to PR
Yes
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Ghana
Business Visa
Cost
$60-150 depending on entries
Processing
1-2 weeks
Duration
Single entry: 3 months, Multiple entry: 6 months
Path to PR
No
๐ป๐ณ
Vietnam
Business Visa (DN)
Cost
$25-135 depending on duration and entries
Processing
5-7 working days
Duration
1-12 months
Path to PR
No
๐จ๐ญ
Switzerland
C Permit (Settlement)
Cost
CHF 100-500 depending on canton
Processing
2-6 months depending on canton
Duration
Indefinite
Path to PR
Yes
๐ฎ๐ช
Ireland
Critical Skills Employment Permit
Cost
โฌ1,000 application fee
Processing
4-8 weeks (standard)
Duration
2 years initially
Path to PR
Yes
๐ฟ๐ฆ
South Africa
Critical Skills Work Visa
Cost
ZAR 1,520 government fee + professional body fees + SAQA evaluation
Processing
4-8 weeks (reduced under new system)
Duration
Up to 5 years with job offer, 1 year without
Path to PR
Yes
๐ฐ๐ท
South Korea
D-10 Job Seeker Visa
Cost
~$60-90 USD
Processing
2-4 weeks at immigration office
Duration
6 months to 2 years depending on previous visa status
Path to PR
No
๐ต๐น
Portugal
D1 Work Visa
Cost
โฌ90 visa + โฌ160 residence permit + โฌ121-254 AIMA fees
Processing
3-5 months total process
Duration
Initial 4-month visa, then 2-year residence permit
Path to PR
Yes
๐ต๐น
Portugal
D3 Highly Qualified
Cost
โฌ90 visa + โฌ254 residence permit
Processing
2-4 months (20 days via Green Route for qualifying sectors)
Duration
4-month visa, then 2-year residence permit
Path to PR
Yes
๐ช๐ธ
Spain
Digital Nomad Visa
Cost
โฌ80 visa fee + โฌ16 TIE card + โฌ500-1,200/year health insurance
Processing
1-3 months at consulate, 30 days for TIE card after arrival
Duration
1 year initial, renewable for 2+2 years (5 years total)
Path to PR
Yes
๐ฐ๐ท
South Korea
E-7 Work Visa
Cost
~$90-130 USD visa fee
Processing
2-4 weeks standard processing
Duration
1-3 years initial, extendable up to 5 years
Path to PR
Yes
๐บ๐ธ
United States
EB Green Card
Cost
PERM: $0 + attorney fees, I-140: $715 + $600 asylum fee, I-485: $1,440
Processing
PERM: 18-24 months total, I-140: ~8 months (or 15-45 days premium), I-485: 7-18 months
Duration
Permanent
Path to PR
Yes
๐จ๐ฟ
Czech Republic
Employee Card
Cost
CZK 5,000 (~$210) embassy fee + CZK 2,500 (~$105) biometric card
Processing
60-90 days (standard), 30 days possible with digital application
Duration
2 years, renewable
Path to PR
Yes
๐น๐ผ
Taiwan
Employment Gold Card
Cost
NT$3,700-7,400 (~$115-230 USD) depending on duration (1-3 years)
Processing
1-3 months typically, can be faster for clear qualifications
Duration
1-3 years, renewable
Path to PR
Yes
๐ฒ๐พ
Malaysia
Employment Pass
Cost
Varies by category, employer pays fees
Processing
5 working days (ESD portal) + CGC time
Duration
Category I: up to 5 years, Category II: up to 2 years, Category III: up to 1 year
Path to PR
Yes
๐ธ๐ฌ
Singapore
Employment Pass
Cost
S$105 application + S$225 issuance + S$30 MJV (if applicable)
Processing
1-3 weeks (most applications)
Duration
Up to 2 years initial, renewable up to 3 years
Path to PR
Yes
๐ฆ๐ช
Dubai (UAE)
Employment Visa
Cost
AED 2,000-5,000 (typically employer pays)
Processing
3-6 weeks from job offer to visa issuance
Duration
2 years, renewable
Path to PR
No
๐น๐ด
Tonga
Employment Visa
Cost
Approximately TOP $200-500 (varies by duration)
Processing
4-6 weeks
Duration
Duration of employment contract, renewable annually
Path to PR
Yes
๐ฎ๐ณ
India
Employment Visa (E Visa)
Cost
Varies by nationality ($100-300 typical) + FRRO registration fees
Processing
10-20 working days at embassy/consulate
Duration
1 year or contract duration, extendable up to 5 years
Path to PR
No
๐จ๐พ
Cyprus
Employment Work Permit
Cost
โฌ20 work permit + โฌ20 work visa + โฌ70 residence permit
Processing
4-6 weeks standard, 1-3 months fast-track for skilled workers
Duration
Up to 4 years (6 years for agriculture)
Path to PR
Yes
๐ฏ๐ต
Japan
Engineer/Specialist in Humanities
Cost
ยฅ4,000 COE + visa fee (varies by nationality)
Processing
1-3 months for COE, 5-10 days for visa
Duration
1, 3, or 5 years, renewable
Path to PR
Yes
๐ฎ๐ณ
India
e-Tourist Visa
Cost
$10-25 (30-day) / $40 (1-year) / $80 (5-year) + 2.5% bank charge
Processing
3-4 working days; approved ETA via email in 24-72 hours
Duration
30 days, 1 year, or 5 years; max 90-180 days per visit
Path to PR
No
๐ช๐ธ
Spain
EU Blue Card
Cost
โฌ150-200
Processing
90 days
Duration
2 years, renewable
Path to PR
Yes
๐ณ๐ฑ
Netherlands
EU Blue Card
Cost
โฌ405
Processing
2-3 months
Duration
Up to 4 years
Path to PR
Yes
๐ง๐ช
Belgium
EU Blue Card
Cost
โฌ200-โฌ400
Processing
2-3 months
Duration
1-3 years (based on employment contract)
Path to PR
Yes
๐ซ๐ท
France
EU Blue Card
Cost
โฌ99 visa fee + โฌ225 residence permit fee
Processing
2-3 months, reduced under 2025 reforms
Duration
Length of contract + 3 months, max 4 years
Path to PR
Yes
๐ญ๐ท
Croatia
EU Blue Card
Cost
โฌ74 administrative fee + โฌ32 biometric card (or โฌ60 accelerated)
Processing
30-60 days
Duration
2 years (or contract duration + 3 months)
Path to PR
Yes
๐ต๐น
Portugal
EU Blue Card
Cost
โฌ121 application + โฌ254 permit issuance
Processing
2-4 months
Duration
2 years initial, renewable for 3 years
Path to PR
Yes
๐ช๐ช
Estonia
EU Blue Card
Cost
โฌ350 (in Estonia) or โฌ380 (at embassy)
Processing
2-3 months
Duration
Up to 4 years
Path to PR
Yes
๐ญ๐บ
Hungary
EU Blue Card
Cost
โฌ110 administrative fee
Processing
Up to 90 days
Duration
1-4 years based on employment contract
Path to PR
Yes
๐ฎ๐น
Italy
EU Blue Card
Cost
โฌ50 application + ~โฌ76 administrative fees
Processing
Up to 90 days
Duration
2 years (permanent contract) or contract + 3 months
Path to PR
Yes
๐จ๐พ
Cyprus
EU Blue Card
Cost
โฌ80-โฌ150 (varies)
Processing
60-90 days
Duration
1-4 years based on employment contract
Path to PR
Yes
๐ต๐ฑ
Poland
EU Blue Card
Cost
PLN 440 residence card fee
Processing
1-3 months
Duration
Up to 3 years (contract + 3 months)
Path to PR
Yes
๐ฆ๐น
Austria
EU Blue Card
Cost
โฌ160 application fee
Processing
4-8 weeks
Duration
Up to 2 years
Path to PR
Yes
๐ฌ๐ท
Greece
EU Blue Card
Cost
โฌ150 application fee + residence permit fees
Processing
Up to 90 days
Duration
2 years (or contract + 3 months)
Path to PR
Yes
๐จ๐ฟ
Czech Republic
EU Blue Card
Cost
CZK 5,000 (~$210) embassy fee + CZK 2,500 (~$105) biometric card
Processing
90 days (standard), 30-60 days (if already hold Blue Card from another EU state)
Duration
Up to 3 years (3 months longer than work contract)
Path to PR
Yes
๐ฉ๐ช
Germany
EU Blue Card
Cost
โฌ100 application fee
Processing
1-6 weeks (varies by country)
Duration
Up to 4 years
Path to PR
Yes
๐จ๐ฆ
Canada
Express Entry
Cost
CAD $1,365 processing fee + $515 Right of PR fee + $85 biometrics = ~$1,965 per adult
Processing
~6 months from ITA to PR
Duration
Permanent residence
Path to PR
Yes
๐ฐ๐ท
South Korea
F-2 Residency Visa
Cost
~$130 USD
Processing
4-8 weeks
Duration
Up to 3 years, renewable
Path to PR
Yes
๐ฐ๐ท
South Korea
F-5 Permanent Residence
Cost
~$200-300 USD
Processing
2-3 months
Duration
Permanent (renew every 10 years)
Path to PR
Yes
๐ต๐ฆ
Panama
Friendly Nations Visa
Cost
$8,000-12,000 total (includes $5,000 deposit + legal fees + government fees over 2 years)
Processing
3-6 months from document submission to provisional residency
Duration
2 years provisional, then permanent residency
Path to PR
Yes
๐ฎ๐ช
Ireland
General Employment Permit
Cost
โฌ500 (up to 6 months) or โฌ1,000 (up to 2 years)
Processing
8-12 weeks
Duration
Up to 2 years, renewable
Path to PR
Yes
๐ฟ๐ฆ
South Africa
General Work Visa
Cost
ZAR 1,520 government fee + SAQA evaluation fees
Processing
4-12 weeks
Duration
Up to 5 years
Path to PR
Yes
๐ฌ๐ง
United Kingdom
Global Talent Visa
Cost
ยฃ766 visa fee + ยฃ1,035/year healthcare surcharge
Processing
Endorsement: 3 weeks, Visa: 3 weeks after endorsement
Duration
Up to 5 years
Path to PR
Yes
๐ฆ๐ช
Dubai (UAE)
Golden Visa
Cost
AED 10,400 (~$2,830) application fee + medical + Emirates ID
Processing
2-4 weeks typical, up to 3 months for complex cases
Duration
10 years, renewable
Path to PR
Yes
๐จ๐ญ
Switzerland
G Permit (Cross-border)
Cost
CHF 65-150
Processing
2-4 weeks
Duration
Up to 5 years, matches employment contract
Path to PR
No
๐ฌ๐ง
United Kingdom
Graduate Route
Cost
ยฃ822 visa fee + ยฃ1,035/year healthcare surcharge
Processing
8 weeks
Duration
2 years (3 for PhD), reducing to 18 months from Jan 2027
Path to PR
No
๐ณ๐ฟ
New Zealand
Green List (Straight to Residence)
Cost
Varies by pathway
Processing
4-8 months
Duration
Permanent residence
Path to PR
Yes
๐ณ๐ฟ
New Zealand
Green List (Work to Residence)
Cost
Work visa + residence fees
Processing
Work visa: 8-12 weeks, Residence: 6-12 months
Duration
2-year work visa, then permanent residence
Path to PR
Yes
๐ฆ๐ช
Dubai (UAE)
Green Visa
Cost
AED 2,500-3,500 (~$680-950) including visa and Emirates ID
Processing
2-3 weeks
Duration
5 years, renewable
Path to PR
No
๐บ๐ธ
United States
H1B
Cost
$1,385 base + $500 fraud fee + $600 asylum fee + $100,000 supplemental (new petitions) + optional $2,965 premium
Processing
3-6 months (standard), 15 business days (premium)
Duration
3 years initial, up to 6 years total
Path to PR
Yes
๐ฌ๐ง
United Kingdom
Health and Care Worker Visa
Cost
ยฃ284 visa fee (reduced rate) + healthcare surcharge EXEMPT
Processing
3 weeks (priority available)
Duration
Up to 5 years, renewable
Path to PR
Yes
๐ณ๐ฑ
Netherlands
Highly Skilled Migrant
Cost
โฌ405 (main applicant), โฌ243 (adult dependent), โฌ81 (minor dependent)
Processing
2-4 weeks (via recognized sponsor)
Duration
Up to 5 years (duration of employment)
Path to PR
Yes
๐ฏ๐ต
Japan
Highly Skilled Professional
Cost
ยฅ4,000 COE application + visa fee
Processing
1-3 months for COE, expedited processing available
Duration
5 years initial, upgrades to HSP(ii) after 3 years
Path to PR
Yes
๐ช๐ธ
Spain
Highly Skilled Professional Visa
Cost
โฌ80-150
Processing
20 days (fast-track)
Duration
2 years initial, renewable
Path to PR
Yes
๐ฌ๐ง
United Kingdom
High Potential Individual Visa
Cost
ยฃ822 visa fee + ยฃ1,035/year healthcare surcharge + ยฃ210 Ecctis fee
Processing
3 weeks
Duration
2 years (3 for PhD)
Path to PR
No
๐ต๐ช
Peru
Independent Work Visa
Cost
$30-100 USD processing fee
Processing
2-4 weeks
Duration
1 year
Path to PR
Yes
๐ฏ๐ต
Japan
Intra-company Transferee
Cost
ยฅ4,000 COE + visa fee
Processing
1-3 months for COE
Duration
1, 3, or 5 years, renewable
Path to PR
Yes
๐ฉ๐ช
Germany
Job Seeker Visa
Cost
โฌ75 application fee
Processing
6-12 weeks
Duration
6 months (non-renewable)
Path to PR
No
๐บ๐ธ
United States
L1
Cost
$1,385 base + $500 fraud fee + $600 asylum fee + $250 integrity fee + optional $2,965 premium
Processing
~5 months (standard), 15 business days (premium)
Duration
L1A: up to 7 years, L1B: up to 5 years
Path to PR
Yes
๐จ๐ญ
Switzerland
L Permit (Short-term)
Cost
CHF 100-300 depending on canton
Processing
4-12 weeks depending on canton and nationality
Duration
Duration of employment contract, max 12 months
Path to PR
No
๐น๐ญ
Thailand
LTR Long-Term Resident Visa
Cost
THB 50,000 application fee + THB 10,000 per year (paid in 5-year installments)
Processing
20-60 business days for BOI endorsement + visa processing
Duration
10 years (5 years initial + 5-year extension)
Path to PR
No
๐ฆ๐ท
Argentina
MERCOSUR Residency
Cost
Approximately $100-200 USD
Processing
1-3 months
Duration
2 years temporary residency
Path to PR
Yes
๐ฆ๐บ
Australia
National Innovation Visa
Cost
AUD $4,305 primary applicant
Processing
2-6 months after invitation
Duration
Permanent
Path to PR
Yes
๐น๐ญ
Thailand
Non-Immigrant B (Work Visa)
Cost
THB 2,000 (single) / THB 5,000 (multiple) + work permit fees
Processing
Visa: 5-10 days; Work permit: 7 days (non-BOI) or 1 day (BOI)
Duration
90 days initial, extendable to 1 year with work permit
Path to PR
Yes
๐บ๐ธ
United States
O1
Cost
$1,055 base + $600 asylum fee + optional $2,965 premium
Processing
~9 months (standard), 15 business days (premium)
Duration
Up to 3 years initial, unlimited 1-year extensions
Path to PR
Yes
๐ธ๐ฌ
Singapore
ONE Pass
Cost
S$105 application + S$225 issuance
Processing
4-8 weeks
Duration
5 years, renewable for 5 years
Path to PR
Yes
๐ฉ๐ช
Germany
Opportunity Card
Cost
โฌ75 application fee
Processing
1-3 months
Duration
12 months (non-renewable)
Path to PR
Yes
๐ณ๐ฑ
Netherlands
Orientation Year
Cost
โฌ243
Processing
2-4 weeks
Duration
1 year (non-extendable)
Path to PR
No
๐จ๐ฟ
Czech Republic
Permanent Residence
Cost
CZK 2,500 (~$105)
Processing
60 days
Duration
Permanent (10-year card, renewable)
Path to PR
Yes
๐ฉ๐ช
Germany
Permanent Residence
Cost
โฌ113 permit fee
Processing
1-3 months
Duration
Permanent (no expiry)
Path to PR
Yes
๐ญ๐ท
Croatia
Permanent Residence
Cost
Language exam fee + administrative fees (~โฌ100-150 total)
Processing
6 months to 2 years
Duration
Indefinite
Path to PR
Yes
๐ฟ๐ฆ
South Africa
Permanent Residence
Cost
ZAR 1,520 + Financially Independent: ZAR 120,000 additional
Processing
6-12 months
Duration
Permanent (enter SA once every 3 years to maintain)
Path to PR
Yes
๐ต๐ฑ
Poland
Permanent Residence
Cost
PLN 640 permit fee
Processing
3-6 months
Duration
Permanent (card valid 10 years, renewable)
Path to PR
Yes
๐ธ๐ฌ
Singapore
Personalised Employment Pass
Cost
S$105 application + S$225 issuance
Processing
~8 weeks
Duration
3 years (non-renewable, one-time only)
Path to PR
Yes
๐ช๐จ
Ecuador
Professional Visa (9-V)
Cost
Standard visa fees (~$400-500)
Processing
2-3 months
Duration
2 years, renewable
Path to PR
Yes
๐ฎ๐ณ
India
Project Visa
Cost
Varies by nationality ($100-300 typical)
Processing
10-20 working days
Duration
Project/contract duration with multiple-entry
Path to PR
No
๐จ๐ฆ
Canada
Provincial Nominee Program
Cost
Provincial fee: $0-$300 + Federal: ~$1,965 per adult
Processing
Provincial nomination: 2-6 months, Federal PR: ~6 months (EE-aligned) or 12-18 months (base)
Duration
Permanent residence
Path to PR
Yes
๐ฆ๐น
Austria
Red-White-Red Card (Skilled Workers)
Cost
โฌ160 application fee
Processing
4-8 weeks (varies by embassy)
Duration
Up to 2 years
Path to PR
Yes
๐ง๐ช
Belgium
Single Permit (Work Permit)
Cost
โฌ200-โฌ400 (varies by region and category)
Processing
2-3 months
Duration
Up to 1 year (renewable)
Path to PR
Yes
๐ณ๐ฟ
New Zealand
Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) Resident Visa
Cost
Application fee varies by pathway
Processing
6-12 months
Duration
Permanent residence
Path to PR
Yes
๐ฆ๐บ
Australia
Skilled Nominated Visa
Cost
AUD $4,640 primary applicant + additional for family members
Processing
6-12 months from invitation
Duration
Permanent
Path to PR
Yes
๐ฌ๐ง
United Kingdom
Skilled Worker Visa
Cost
ยฃ719-ยฃ1,500 visa fee + ยฃ1,035/year healthcare surcharge + ยฃ1,320/year employer Immigration Skills Charge
Processing
3 weeks (outside UK), 8 weeks (inside UK)
Duration
Up to 5 years, renewable
Path to PR
Yes
๐ฆ๐บ
Australia
Skilled Work Regional Visa
Cost
AUD $4,640 primary applicant
Processing
6-12 months from invitation
Duration
5 years provisional, pathway to permanent 191
Path to PR
Yes
๐ฆ๐บ
Australia
Skills in Demand Visa
Cost
AUD $1,455 base + nomination fee AUD $330
Processing
2-6 months depending on stream and completeness
Duration
Up to 4 years (Core Skills), up to 4 years (Specialist)
Path to PR
Yes
๐น๐ญ
Thailand
SMART Visa
Cost
THB 10,000 application fee
Processing
30-60 days for BOI endorsement + visa processing
Duration
Up to 4 years depending on category
Path to PR
Yes
๐ธ๐ฌ
Singapore
S Pass
Cost
S$105 application + S$225 issuance + monthly levy S$330-650
Processing
1-3 weeks (most applications)
Duration
Up to 2 years initial, renewable up to 3 years
Path to PR
Yes
๐ฎ๐ช
Ireland
Stamp 4
Cost
โฌ300 IRP registration fee
Processing
4-8 weeks
Duration
2-5 years, renewable
Path to PR
Yes
๐จ๐ฑ
Chile
Start-Up Chile Visa
Cost
Free (program handles visa costs)
Processing
Visa processed by Start-Up Chile after program acceptance
Duration
2 years
Path to PR
Yes
๐ซ๐ท
France
Talent Passport - Qualified Employee
Cost
โฌ99 visa fee + โฌ200 residence permit tax + โฌ25 stamp duty = ~โฌ325 total
Processing
2-3 months standard, varies by consulate
Duration
Up to 4 years, renewable
Path to PR
Yes
๐ธ๐ฌ
Singapore
Tech.Pass
Cost
S$105 application + S$225 issuance
Processing
8 weeks
Duration
2 years, renewable for 2 years
Path to PR
Yes
๐ป๐ณ
Vietnam
Temporary Residence Card (TRC)
Cost
$10 extension fee + processing fees
Processing
5-7 working days
Duration
1-10 years depending on category
Path to PR
Yes
๐ต๐ฑ
Poland
Temporary Residence Permit
Cost
PLN 440 residence card
Processing
1-6 months (varies by voivodeship)
Duration
1-3 years
Path to PR
Yes
๐ช๐ช
Estonia
Temporary Residence Permit (Employment)
Cost
โฌ350 (in Estonia) or โฌ380 (at embassy)
Processing
2-3 months
Duration
Up to 5 years, extendable to 10 years
Path to PR
Yes
๐จ๐ฑ
Chile
Temporary Residence (Work)
Cost
Varies by nationality, typically $100-300 USD
Processing
6-8 months (can extend to 12 months if documents incomplete)
Duration
Up to 2 years, renewable
Path to PR
Yes
๐บ๐พ
Uruguay
Temporary Residence (Work Permit)
Cost
Application fees $100-250 USD
Processing
2-6 months
Duration
2 years, renewable
Path to PR
Yes
๐บ๐ธ
United States
TN Visa
Cost
$50 (I-94) at border or $185 consular fee
Processing
Canadians: same-day at border, Mexicans: 2-4 weeks consular
Duration
3 years, unlimited renewals
Path to PR
No
๐ต๐ช
Peru
Tourist Entry (Visa Exempt)
Cost
Free entry (extension fee ~$30 USD)
Processing
Immediate at border
Duration
90 days, extendable to 183 days
Path to PR
No
๐จ๐ด
Colombia
Tourist Entry (Visa Exempt)
Cost
Free (extension fee ~$45 USD)
Processing
Immediate at border
Duration
90 days, extendable to 180 days per year
Path to PR
No
๐ฒ๐ฝ
Mexico
Tourist Permit (FMM)
Cost
~$983 MXN (~$55 USD), often included in airline ticket
Processing
Instant at port of entry
Duration
Up to 180 days (at officer discretion)
Path to PR
No
๐ป๐บ
Vanuatu
Tourist Visa
Cost
Visa-free for most Western countries | eVisa: 5,150 VUV (~$45 USD)
Processing
Visa-free: immediate | eVisa: 3-5 business days
Duration
30-120 days depending on nationality (no extension)
Path to PR
No
๐ธ๐ป
El Salvador
Tourist Visa
Cost
Free for visa-free countries, eVisa ~$30
Processing
Visa-free: instant, eVisa: 3-5 days
Duration
180 days (visa-free countries)
Path to PR
No
๐ง๐ญ
Bahrain
Tourist Visa
Cost
BHD 29 single entry, BHD 72 multiple entry
Processing
3-5 business days (eVisa)
Duration
14-30 days per entry
Path to PR
No
๐ฌ๐ญ
Ghana
Work and Residence Permit
Cost
$80-250 for work permit application, $60-150 for visa
Processing
4-6 weeks (standard), up to 3 months if under investigation
Duration
1 year, renewable annually
Path to PR
Yes
๐ฏ๐ต
Japan
Working Holiday
Cost
Free for most countries
Processing
1-2 weeks at embassy
Duration
1 year, non-renewable
Path to PR
No
๐จ๐ฆ
Canada
Working Holiday (IEC)
Cost
CAD $172 participation fee + $100 work permit + $85 biometrics = $357
Processing
~5 weeks after biometrics
Duration
12-24 months depending on nationality
Path to PR
No
๐ฆ๐บ
Australia
Working Holiday Visa
Cost
AUD $635 (first), $635 (second), $635 (third)
Processing
14-80 days depending on country and demand
Duration
12 months per visa, up to 3 years total
Path to PR
No
๐น๐ผ
Taiwan
Working Holiday Visa
Cost
Visa fee varies by nationality
Processing
2-4 weeks
Duration
1 year, some countries can extend 6 months
Path to PR
No
๐ฌ๐ท
Greece
Work Permit
Cost
โฌ150-โฌ300 depending on permit type
Processing
2-3 months
Duration
1 year typically, seasonal up to 6 months
Path to PR
Yes
๐จ๐ท
Costa Rica
Work Permit
Cost
Varies by category + employer fees
Processing
3-8 months
Duration
1-2 years initial
Path to PR
Yes
๐น๐ท
Turkey
Work Permit
Cost
~$300-500 (varies by permit type and duration)
Processing
30-60 days
Duration
1 year initial, extendable to 2-3 years
Path to PR
Yes
๐ท๐ธ
Serbia
Work Permit
Cost
โฌ116 visa fee + โฌ154-230 permit fee
Processing
15-30 days
Duration
Up to 3 years initially
Path to PR
Yes
๐ญ๐ท
Croatia
Work Permit
Cost
โฌ74 administrative fee + โฌ32 biometric card
Processing
30-60 days
Duration
1-3 years (based on employment contract)
Path to PR
Yes
๐ญ๐บ
Hungary
Work Permit
Cost
โฌ110 administrative fee
Processing
30-70 days
Duration
Up to 2 years
Path to PR
Yes
๐น๐ผ
Taiwan
Work Permit & ARC
Cost
Work permit: NT$500 employer fee, ARC: NT$1,000, Visa: varies
Processing
Work permit: 7-14 days, ARC: 10-15 days after arrival
Duration
Up to 3 years, renewable
Path to PR
Yes
๐ฒ๐ฆ
Morocco
Work Permit (Contrat de Travail)
Cost
Visa ~220-400 MAD ($22-40) + employer-side fees
Processing
1-3 months total (ANAPEC 2-4 weeks + visa 2-4 weeks)
Duration
1 year, renewable annually
Path to PR
Yes
๐จ๐ฆ
Canada
Work Permit (LMIA)
Cost
LMIA fee: CAD $1,000 (employer pays) + Work permit: $155 + $85 biometrics
Processing
LMIA: 2-12 weeks, Work Permit: 4-16 weeks
Duration
Typically 1-3 years, matches job offer length
Path to PR
Yes
๐ต๐ฑ
Poland
Work Permit (Type A)
Cost
PLN 100 work permit + PLN 440 residence permit
Processing
1-6 months (varies by voivodeship)
Duration
Up to 3 years
Path to PR
Yes
๐ธ๐ป
El Salvador
Work Visa
Cost
$75 application fee + processing
Processing
1-2 months
Duration
1 year, renewable with employment
Path to PR
Yes
๐ฒ๐ฉ
Moldova
Work Visa
Cost
Temporary Work Visa โฌ50, Employment Visa โฌ70
Processing
2-4 weeks for work permit, 30-60 days for residence permit
Duration
Tied to employment contract duration
Path to PR
Yes
๐ฆ๐ท
Argentina
Work Visa
Cost
Approximately $250-400 USD
Processing
2-4 months
Duration
1 year, renewable indefinitely
Path to PR
Yes
๐ป๐บ
Vanuatu
Work Visa
Cost
Work permit fees + residence visa fees (varies by category)
Processing
4-8 weeks
Duration
Varies: 2 weeks to 5 years depending on category
Path to PR
No
๐ง๐ญ
Bahrain
Work Visa
Cost
BHD 200-400 (employer typically covers)
Processing
5-10 business days
Duration
1-2 years, renewable
Path to PR
No
๐ฒ๐ฝ
Mexico
Work Visa
Cost
~$5,570 MXN for visa; employer pays additional fees
Processing
4-6 weeks
Duration
Tied to employment contract, typically 1-4 years
Path to PR
Yes
๐ช๐จ
Ecuador
Work Visa (12-VI Trabajador)
Cost
Varies; employer typically covers costs
Processing
2-3 months
Duration
Up to 2 years
Path to PR
Yes
๐ต๐ช
Peru
Work Visa (Dependent)
Cost
$30-100 USD processing fee (often employer-paid)
Processing
2-4 weeks
Duration
1 year
Path to PR
Yes
๐จ๐ด
Colombia
Work Visa (Empleado)
Cost
$170-230 USD visa fee (often employer-paid)
Processing
2-4 weeks
Duration
Up to 3 years
Path to PR
Yes
๐ช๐ธ
Spain
Work Visa (General)
Cost
โฌ80-150 depending on permit type
Processing
1-3 months
Duration
1 year initial, renewable based on employment
Path to PR
Yes
๐ฎ๐ฉ
Indonesia
Work Visa (KITAS)
Cost
$100 USD DPKK per month + government fees ~$300-500 + company processing
Processing
4-8 weeks total (RPTKA + IMTA + KITAS)
Duration
6-12 months depending on role
Path to PR
Yes
๐ป๐ณ
Vietnam
Work Visa & Permit (LD2)
Cost
Visa: $25-135 + Work permit: VND 3.6-4.1 million (~$145-165)
Processing
Demand approval: 15 days, Work permit: 5 days, Total: ~20 working days
Duration
Up to 2 years
Path to PR
No
๐ง๐ท
Brazil
Work Visa (VITEM V)
Cost
Varies by nationality, plus employer fees
Processing
2-4 months total (ministry + consular)
Duration
2 years, renewable once, then permanent residency eligible
Path to PR
Yes
๐ต๐ญ Philippines 9(g) Work Visa | AEP fee + visa fees (varies) | AEP: 2-3 weeks, 9(g) visa: 2-3 months total | 1-3 years, extendable up to 3 years per renewal | No | |
๐ณ๐ฟ New Zealand Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) | NZD $220-825 depending on visa type (fees doubled Oct 2024) | 30-40 days | 5 years (skill levels 1-3) or 3 years (skill levels 4-5) | Yes | |
๐บ๐ธ United States B1/B2 Visitor | $185 visa fee + $250 integrity fee = $435 total, or ESTA: $40.27 | Visa: varies by embassy, ESTA: usually instant to 72 hours | Visa: up to 10 years, Stays: typically 6 months (B1/B2) or 90 days (ESTA) | No | |
๐ฎ๐ฑ Israel B/1 Expert Work Visa | $100-250 visa fee + employer filing fees | Standard: 4-14 weeks, HIT: 6-10 business days, SEA: within days | 1 year initial, extendable up to 63 months | No | |
๐จ๐ญ Switzerland B Permit (Residence) | CHF 100-300 depending on canton | 4-12 weeks for initial permit | 1 year (non-EU/EFTA, renewable) or 5 years (EU/EFTA) | Yes | |
๐ฌ๐ญ Ghana Business Visa | $60-150 depending on entries | 1-2 weeks | Single entry: 3 months, Multiple entry: 6 months | No | |
๐ป๐ณ Vietnam Business Visa (DN) | $25-135 depending on duration and entries | 5-7 working days | 1-12 months | No | |
๐จ๐ญ Switzerland C Permit (Settlement) | CHF 100-500 depending on canton | 2-6 months depending on canton | Indefinite | Yes | |
๐ฎ๐ช Ireland Critical Skills Employment Permit | โฌ1,000 application fee | 4-8 weeks (standard) | 2 years initially | Yes | |
๐ฟ๐ฆ South Africa Critical Skills Work Visa | ZAR 1,520 government fee + professional body fees + SAQA evaluation | 4-8 weeks (reduced under new system) | Up to 5 years with job offer, 1 year without | Yes | |
๐ฐ๐ท South Korea D-10 Job Seeker Visa | ~$60-90 USD | 2-4 weeks at immigration office | 6 months to 2 years depending on previous visa status | No | |
๐ต๐น Portugal D1 Work Visa | โฌ90 visa + โฌ160 residence permit + โฌ121-254 AIMA fees | 3-5 months total process | Initial 4-month visa, then 2-year residence permit | Yes | |
๐ต๐น Portugal D3 Highly Qualified | โฌ90 visa + โฌ254 residence permit | 2-4 months (20 days via Green Route for qualifying sectors) | 4-month visa, then 2-year residence permit | Yes | |
๐ช๐ธ Spain Digital Nomad Visa | โฌ80 visa fee + โฌ16 TIE card + โฌ500-1,200/year health insurance | 1-3 months at consulate, 30 days for TIE card after arrival | 1 year initial, renewable for 2+2 years (5 years total) | Yes | |
๐ฐ๐ท South Korea E-7 Work Visa | ~$90-130 USD visa fee | 2-4 weeks standard processing | 1-3 years initial, extendable up to 5 years | Yes | |
๐บ๐ธ United States EB Green Card | PERM: $0 + attorney fees, I-140: $715 + $600 asylum fee, I-485: $1,440 | PERM: 18-24 months total, I-140: ~8 months (or 15-45 days premium), I-485: 7-18 months | Permanent | Yes | |
๐จ๐ฟ Czech Republic Employee Card | CZK 5,000 (~$210) embassy fee + CZK 2,500 (~$105) biometric card | 60-90 days (standard), 30 days possible with digital application | 2 years, renewable | Yes | |
๐น๐ผ Taiwan Employment Gold Card | NT$3,700-7,400 (~$115-230 USD) depending on duration (1-3 years) | 1-3 months typically, can be faster for clear qualifications | 1-3 years, renewable | Yes | |
๐ฒ๐พ Malaysia Employment Pass | Varies by category, employer pays fees | 5 working days (ESD portal) + CGC time | Category I: up to 5 years, Category II: up to 2 years, Category III: up to 1 year | Yes | |
๐ธ๐ฌ Singapore Employment Pass | S$105 application + S$225 issuance + S$30 MJV (if applicable) | 1-3 weeks (most applications) | Up to 2 years initial, renewable up to 3 years | Yes | |
๐ฆ๐ช Dubai (UAE) Employment Visa | AED 2,000-5,000 (typically employer pays) | 3-6 weeks from job offer to visa issuance | 2 years, renewable | No | |
๐น๐ด Tonga Employment Visa | Approximately TOP $200-500 (varies by duration) | 4-6 weeks | Duration of employment contract, renewable annually | Yes | |
๐ฎ๐ณ India Employment Visa (E Visa) | Varies by nationality ($100-300 typical) + FRRO registration fees | 10-20 working days at embassy/consulate | 1 year or contract duration, extendable up to 5 years | No | |
๐จ๐พ Cyprus Employment Work Permit | โฌ20 work permit + โฌ20 work visa + โฌ70 residence permit | 4-6 weeks standard, 1-3 months fast-track for skilled workers | Up to 4 years (6 years for agriculture) | Yes | |
๐ฏ๐ต Japan Engineer/Specialist in Humanities | ยฅ4,000 COE + visa fee (varies by nationality) | 1-3 months for COE, 5-10 days for visa | 1, 3, or 5 years, renewable | Yes | |
๐ฎ๐ณ India e-Tourist Visa | $10-25 (30-day) / $40 (1-year) / $80 (5-year) + 2.5% bank charge | 3-4 working days; approved ETA via email in 24-72 hours | 30 days, 1 year, or 5 years; max 90-180 days per visit | No | |
๐ช๐ธ Spain EU Blue Card | โฌ150-200 | 90 days | 2 years, renewable | Yes | |
๐ณ๐ฑ Netherlands EU Blue Card | โฌ405 | 2-3 months | Up to 4 years | Yes | |
๐ง๐ช Belgium EU Blue Card | โฌ200-โฌ400 | 2-3 months | 1-3 years (based on employment contract) | Yes | |
๐ซ๐ท France EU Blue Card | โฌ99 visa fee + โฌ225 residence permit fee | 2-3 months, reduced under 2025 reforms | Length of contract + 3 months, max 4 years | Yes | |
๐ญ๐ท Croatia EU Blue Card | โฌ74 administrative fee + โฌ32 biometric card (or โฌ60 accelerated) | 30-60 days | 2 years (or contract duration + 3 months) | Yes | |
๐ต๐น Portugal EU Blue Card | โฌ121 application + โฌ254 permit issuance | 2-4 months | 2 years initial, renewable for 3 years | Yes | |
๐ช๐ช Estonia EU Blue Card | โฌ350 (in Estonia) or โฌ380 (at embassy) | 2-3 months | Up to 4 years | Yes | |
๐ญ๐บ Hungary EU Blue Card | โฌ110 administrative fee | Up to 90 days | 1-4 years based on employment contract | Yes | |
๐ฎ๐น Italy EU Blue Card | โฌ50 application + ~โฌ76 administrative fees | Up to 90 days | 2 years (permanent contract) or contract + 3 months | Yes | |
๐จ๐พ Cyprus EU Blue Card | โฌ80-โฌ150 (varies) | 60-90 days | 1-4 years based on employment contract | Yes | |
๐ต๐ฑ Poland EU Blue Card | PLN 440 residence card fee | 1-3 months | Up to 3 years (contract + 3 months) | Yes | |
๐ฆ๐น Austria EU Blue Card | โฌ160 application fee | 4-8 weeks | Up to 2 years | Yes | |
๐ฌ๐ท Greece EU Blue Card | โฌ150 application fee + residence permit fees | Up to 90 days | 2 years (or contract + 3 months) | Yes | |
๐จ๐ฟ Czech Republic EU Blue Card | CZK 5,000 (~$210) embassy fee + CZK 2,500 (~$105) biometric card | 90 days (standard), 30-60 days (if already hold Blue Card from another EU state) | Up to 3 years (3 months longer than work contract) | Yes | |
๐ฉ๐ช Germany EU Blue Card | โฌ100 application fee | 1-6 weeks (varies by country) | Up to 4 years | Yes | |
๐จ๐ฆ Canada Express Entry | CAD $1,365 processing fee + $515 Right of PR fee + $85 biometrics = ~$1,965 per adult | ~6 months from ITA to PR | Permanent residence | Yes | |
๐ฐ๐ท South Korea F-2 Residency Visa | ~$130 USD | 4-8 weeks | Up to 3 years, renewable | Yes | |
๐ฐ๐ท South Korea F-5 Permanent Residence | ~$200-300 USD | 2-3 months | Permanent (renew every 10 years) | Yes | |
๐ต๐ฆ Panama Friendly Nations Visa | $8,000-12,000 total (includes $5,000 deposit + legal fees + government fees over 2 years) | 3-6 months from document submission to provisional residency | 2 years provisional, then permanent residency | Yes | |
๐ฎ๐ช Ireland General Employment Permit | โฌ500 (up to 6 months) or โฌ1,000 (up to 2 years) | 8-12 weeks | Up to 2 years, renewable | Yes | |
๐ฟ๐ฆ South Africa General Work Visa | ZAR 1,520 government fee + SAQA evaluation fees | 4-12 weeks | Up to 5 years | Yes | |
๐ฌ๐ง United Kingdom Global Talent Visa | ยฃ766 visa fee + ยฃ1,035/year healthcare surcharge | Endorsement: 3 weeks, Visa: 3 weeks after endorsement | Up to 5 years | Yes | |
๐ฆ๐ช Dubai (UAE) Golden Visa | AED 10,400 (~$2,830) application fee + medical + Emirates ID | 2-4 weeks typical, up to 3 months for complex cases | 10 years, renewable | Yes | |
๐จ๐ญ Switzerland G Permit (Cross-border) | CHF 65-150 | 2-4 weeks | Up to 5 years, matches employment contract | No | |
๐ฌ๐ง United Kingdom Graduate Route | ยฃ822 visa fee + ยฃ1,035/year healthcare surcharge | 8 weeks | 2 years (3 for PhD), reducing to 18 months from Jan 2027 | No | |
๐ณ๐ฟ New Zealand Green List (Straight to Residence) | Varies by pathway | 4-8 months | Permanent residence | Yes | |
๐ณ๐ฟ New Zealand Green List (Work to Residence) | Work visa + residence fees | Work visa: 8-12 weeks, Residence: 6-12 months | 2-year work visa, then permanent residence | Yes | |
๐ฆ๐ช Dubai (UAE) Green Visa | AED 2,500-3,500 (~$680-950) including visa and Emirates ID | 2-3 weeks | 5 years, renewable | No | |
๐บ๐ธ United States H1B | $1,385 base + $500 fraud fee + $600 asylum fee + $100,000 supplemental (new petitions) + optional $2,965 premium | 3-6 months (standard), 15 business days (premium) | 3 years initial, up to 6 years total | Yes | |
๐ฌ๐ง United Kingdom Health and Care Worker Visa | ยฃ284 visa fee (reduced rate) + healthcare surcharge EXEMPT | 3 weeks (priority available) | Up to 5 years, renewable | Yes | |
๐ณ๐ฑ Netherlands Highly Skilled Migrant | โฌ405 (main applicant), โฌ243 (adult dependent), โฌ81 (minor dependent) | 2-4 weeks (via recognized sponsor) | Up to 5 years (duration of employment) | Yes | |
๐ฏ๐ต Japan Highly Skilled Professional | ยฅ4,000 COE application + visa fee | 1-3 months for COE, expedited processing available | 5 years initial, upgrades to HSP(ii) after 3 years | Yes | |
๐ช๐ธ Spain Highly Skilled Professional Visa | โฌ80-150 | 20 days (fast-track) | 2 years initial, renewable | Yes | |
๐ฌ๐ง United Kingdom High Potential Individual Visa | ยฃ822 visa fee + ยฃ1,035/year healthcare surcharge + ยฃ210 Ecctis fee | 3 weeks | 2 years (3 for PhD) | No | |
๐ต๐ช Peru Independent Work Visa | $30-100 USD processing fee | 2-4 weeks | 1 year | Yes | |
๐ฏ๐ต Japan Intra-company Transferee | ยฅ4,000 COE + visa fee | 1-3 months for COE | 1, 3, or 5 years, renewable | Yes | |
๐ฉ๐ช Germany Job Seeker Visa | โฌ75 application fee | 6-12 weeks | 6 months (non-renewable) | No | |
๐บ๐ธ United States L1 | $1,385 base + $500 fraud fee + $600 asylum fee + $250 integrity fee + optional $2,965 premium | ~5 months (standard), 15 business days (premium) | L1A: up to 7 years, L1B: up to 5 years | Yes | |
๐จ๐ญ Switzerland L Permit (Short-term) | CHF 100-300 depending on canton | 4-12 weeks depending on canton and nationality | Duration of employment contract, max 12 months | No | |
๐น๐ญ Thailand LTR Long-Term Resident Visa | THB 50,000 application fee + THB 10,000 per year (paid in 5-year installments) | 20-60 business days for BOI endorsement + visa processing | 10 years (5 years initial + 5-year extension) | No | |
๐ฆ๐ท Argentina MERCOSUR Residency | Approximately $100-200 USD | 1-3 months | 2 years temporary residency | Yes | |
๐ฆ๐บ Australia National Innovation Visa | AUD $4,305 primary applicant | 2-6 months after invitation | Permanent | Yes | |
๐น๐ญ Thailand Non-Immigrant B (Work Visa) | THB 2,000 (single) / THB 5,000 (multiple) + work permit fees | Visa: 5-10 days; Work permit: 7 days (non-BOI) or 1 day (BOI) | 90 days initial, extendable to 1 year with work permit | Yes | |
๐บ๐ธ United States O1 | $1,055 base + $600 asylum fee + optional $2,965 premium | ~9 months (standard), 15 business days (premium) | Up to 3 years initial, unlimited 1-year extensions | Yes | |
๐ธ๐ฌ Singapore ONE Pass | S$105 application + S$225 issuance | 4-8 weeks | 5 years, renewable for 5 years | Yes | |
๐ฉ๐ช Germany Opportunity Card | โฌ75 application fee | 1-3 months | 12 months (non-renewable) | Yes | |
๐ณ๐ฑ Netherlands Orientation Year | โฌ243 | 2-4 weeks | 1 year (non-extendable) | No | |
๐จ๐ฟ Czech Republic Permanent Residence | CZK 2,500 (~$105) | 60 days | Permanent (10-year card, renewable) | Yes | |
๐ฉ๐ช Germany Permanent Residence | โฌ113 permit fee | 1-3 months | Permanent (no expiry) | Yes | |
๐ญ๐ท Croatia Permanent Residence | Language exam fee + administrative fees (~โฌ100-150 total) | 6 months to 2 years | Indefinite | Yes | |
๐ฟ๐ฆ South Africa Permanent Residence | ZAR 1,520 + Financially Independent: ZAR 120,000 additional | 6-12 months | Permanent (enter SA once every 3 years to maintain) | Yes | |
๐ต๐ฑ Poland Permanent Residence | PLN 640 permit fee | 3-6 months | Permanent (card valid 10 years, renewable) | Yes | |
๐ธ๐ฌ Singapore Personalised Employment Pass | S$105 application + S$225 issuance | ~8 weeks | 3 years (non-renewable, one-time only) | Yes | |
๐ช๐จ Ecuador Professional Visa (9-V) | Standard visa fees (~$400-500) | 2-3 months | 2 years, renewable | Yes | |
๐ฎ๐ณ India Project Visa | Varies by nationality ($100-300 typical) | 10-20 working days | Project/contract duration with multiple-entry | No | |
๐จ๐ฆ Canada Provincial Nominee Program | Provincial fee: $0-$300 + Federal: ~$1,965 per adult | Provincial nomination: 2-6 months, Federal PR: ~6 months (EE-aligned) or 12-18 months (base) | Permanent residence | Yes | |
๐ฆ๐น Austria Red-White-Red Card (Skilled Workers) | โฌ160 application fee | 4-8 weeks (varies by embassy) | Up to 2 years | Yes | |
๐ง๐ช Belgium Single Permit (Work Permit) | โฌ200-โฌ400 (varies by region and category) | 2-3 months | Up to 1 year (renewable) | Yes | |
๐ณ๐ฟ New Zealand Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) Resident Visa | Application fee varies by pathway | 6-12 months | Permanent residence | Yes | |
๐ฆ๐บ Australia Skilled Nominated Visa | AUD $4,640 primary applicant + additional for family members | 6-12 months from invitation | Permanent | Yes | |
๐ฌ๐ง United Kingdom Skilled Worker Visa | ยฃ719-ยฃ1,500 visa fee + ยฃ1,035/year healthcare surcharge + ยฃ1,320/year employer Immigration Skills Charge | 3 weeks (outside UK), 8 weeks (inside UK) | Up to 5 years, renewable | Yes | |
๐ฆ๐บ Australia Skilled Work Regional Visa | AUD $4,640 primary applicant | 6-12 months from invitation | 5 years provisional, pathway to permanent 191 | Yes | |
๐ฆ๐บ Australia Skills in Demand Visa | AUD $1,455 base + nomination fee AUD $330 | 2-6 months depending on stream and completeness | Up to 4 years (Core Skills), up to 4 years (Specialist) | Yes | |
๐น๐ญ Thailand SMART Visa | THB 10,000 application fee | 30-60 days for BOI endorsement + visa processing | Up to 4 years depending on category | Yes | |
๐ธ๐ฌ Singapore S Pass | S$105 application + S$225 issuance + monthly levy S$330-650 | 1-3 weeks (most applications) | Up to 2 years initial, renewable up to 3 years | Yes | |
๐ฎ๐ช Ireland Stamp 4 | โฌ300 IRP registration fee | 4-8 weeks | 2-5 years, renewable | Yes | |
๐จ๐ฑ Chile Start-Up Chile Visa | Free (program handles visa costs) | Visa processed by Start-Up Chile after program acceptance | 2 years | Yes | |
๐ซ๐ท France Talent Passport - Qualified Employee | โฌ99 visa fee + โฌ200 residence permit tax + โฌ25 stamp duty = ~โฌ325 total | 2-3 months standard, varies by consulate | Up to 4 years, renewable | Yes | |
๐ธ๐ฌ Singapore Tech.Pass | S$105 application + S$225 issuance | 8 weeks | 2 years, renewable for 2 years | Yes | |
๐ป๐ณ Vietnam Temporary Residence Card (TRC) | $10 extension fee + processing fees | 5-7 working days | 1-10 years depending on category | Yes | |
๐ต๐ฑ Poland Temporary Residence Permit | PLN 440 residence card | 1-6 months (varies by voivodeship) | 1-3 years | Yes | |
๐ช๐ช Estonia Temporary Residence Permit (Employment) | โฌ350 (in Estonia) or โฌ380 (at embassy) | 2-3 months | Up to 5 years, extendable to 10 years | Yes | |
๐จ๐ฑ Chile Temporary Residence (Work) | Varies by nationality, typically $100-300 USD | 6-8 months (can extend to 12 months if documents incomplete) | Up to 2 years, renewable | Yes | |
๐บ๐พ Uruguay Temporary Residence (Work Permit) | Application fees $100-250 USD | 2-6 months | 2 years, renewable | Yes | |
๐บ๐ธ United States TN Visa | $50 (I-94) at border or $185 consular fee | Canadians: same-day at border, Mexicans: 2-4 weeks consular | 3 years, unlimited renewals | No | |
๐ต๐ช Peru Tourist Entry (Visa Exempt) | Free entry (extension fee ~$30 USD) | Immediate at border | 90 days, extendable to 183 days | No | |
๐จ๐ด Colombia Tourist Entry (Visa Exempt) | Free (extension fee ~$45 USD) | Immediate at border | 90 days, extendable to 180 days per year | No | |
๐ฒ๐ฝ Mexico Tourist Permit (FMM) | ~$983 MXN (~$55 USD), often included in airline ticket | Instant at port of entry | Up to 180 days (at officer discretion) | No | |
๐ป๐บ Vanuatu Tourist Visa | Visa-free for most Western countries | eVisa: 5,150 VUV (~$45 USD) | Visa-free: immediate | eVisa: 3-5 business days | 30-120 days depending on nationality (no extension) | No | |
๐ธ๐ป El Salvador Tourist Visa | Free for visa-free countries, eVisa ~$30 | Visa-free: instant, eVisa: 3-5 days | 180 days (visa-free countries) | No | |
๐ง๐ญ Bahrain Tourist Visa | BHD 29 single entry, BHD 72 multiple entry | 3-5 business days (eVisa) | 14-30 days per entry | No | |
๐ฌ๐ญ Ghana Work and Residence Permit | $80-250 for work permit application, $60-150 for visa | 4-6 weeks (standard), up to 3 months if under investigation | 1 year, renewable annually | Yes | |
๐ฏ๐ต Japan Working Holiday | Free for most countries | 1-2 weeks at embassy | 1 year, non-renewable | No | |
๐จ๐ฆ Canada Working Holiday (IEC) | CAD $172 participation fee + $100 work permit + $85 biometrics = $357 | ~5 weeks after biometrics | 12-24 months depending on nationality | No | |
๐ฆ๐บ Australia Working Holiday Visa | AUD $635 (first), $635 (second), $635 (third) | 14-80 days depending on country and demand | 12 months per visa, up to 3 years total | No | |
๐น๐ผ Taiwan Working Holiday Visa | Visa fee varies by nationality | 2-4 weeks | 1 year, some countries can extend 6 months | No | |
๐ฌ๐ท Greece Work Permit | โฌ150-โฌ300 depending on permit type | 2-3 months | 1 year typically, seasonal up to 6 months | Yes | |
๐จ๐ท Costa Rica Work Permit | Varies by category + employer fees | 3-8 months | 1-2 years initial | Yes | |
๐น๐ท Turkey Work Permit | ~$300-500 (varies by permit type and duration) | 30-60 days | 1 year initial, extendable to 2-3 years | Yes | |
๐ท๐ธ Serbia Work Permit | โฌ116 visa fee + โฌ154-230 permit fee | 15-30 days | Up to 3 years initially | Yes | |
๐ญ๐ท Croatia Work Permit | โฌ74 administrative fee + โฌ32 biometric card | 30-60 days | 1-3 years (based on employment contract) | Yes | |
๐ญ๐บ Hungary Work Permit | โฌ110 administrative fee | 30-70 days | Up to 2 years | Yes | |
๐น๐ผ Taiwan Work Permit & ARC | Work permit: NT$500 employer fee, ARC: NT$1,000, Visa: varies | Work permit: 7-14 days, ARC: 10-15 days after arrival | Up to 3 years, renewable | Yes | |
๐ฒ๐ฆ Morocco Work Permit (Contrat de Travail) | Visa ~220-400 MAD ($22-40) + employer-side fees | 1-3 months total (ANAPEC 2-4 weeks + visa 2-4 weeks) | 1 year, renewable annually | Yes | |
๐จ๐ฆ Canada Work Permit (LMIA) | LMIA fee: CAD $1,000 (employer pays) + Work permit: $155 + $85 biometrics | LMIA: 2-12 weeks, Work Permit: 4-16 weeks | Typically 1-3 years, matches job offer length | Yes | |
๐ต๐ฑ Poland Work Permit (Type A) | PLN 100 work permit + PLN 440 residence permit | 1-6 months (varies by voivodeship) | Up to 3 years | Yes | |
๐ธ๐ป El Salvador Work Visa | $75 application fee + processing | 1-2 months | 1 year, renewable with employment | Yes | |
๐ฒ๐ฉ Moldova Work Visa | Temporary Work Visa โฌ50, Employment Visa โฌ70 | 2-4 weeks for work permit, 30-60 days for residence permit | Tied to employment contract duration | Yes | |
๐ฆ๐ท Argentina Work Visa | Approximately $250-400 USD | 2-4 months | 1 year, renewable indefinitely | Yes | |
๐ป๐บ Vanuatu Work Visa | Work permit fees + residence visa fees (varies by category) | 4-8 weeks | Varies: 2 weeks to 5 years depending on category | No | |
๐ง๐ญ Bahrain Work Visa | BHD 200-400 (employer typically covers) | 5-10 business days | 1-2 years, renewable | No | |
๐ฒ๐ฝ Mexico Work Visa | ~$5,570 MXN for visa; employer pays additional fees | 4-6 weeks | Tied to employment contract, typically 1-4 years | Yes | |
๐ช๐จ Ecuador Work Visa (12-VI Trabajador) | Varies; employer typically covers costs | 2-3 months | Up to 2 years | Yes | |
๐ต๐ช Peru Work Visa (Dependent) | $30-100 USD processing fee (often employer-paid) | 2-4 weeks | 1 year | Yes | |
๐จ๐ด Colombia Work Visa (Empleado) | $170-230 USD visa fee (often employer-paid) | 2-4 weeks | Up to 3 years | Yes | |
๐ช๐ธ Spain Work Visa (General) | โฌ80-150 depending on permit type | 1-3 months | 1 year initial, renewable based on employment | Yes | |
๐ฎ๐ฉ Indonesia Work Visa (KITAS) | $100 USD DPKK per month + government fees ~$300-500 + company processing | 4-8 weeks total (RPTKA + IMTA + KITAS) | 6-12 months depending on role | Yes | |
๐ป๐ณ Vietnam Work Visa & Permit (LD2) | Visa: $25-135 + Work permit: VND 3.6-4.1 million (~$145-165) | Demand approval: 15 days, Work permit: 5 days, Total: ~20 working days | Up to 2 years | No | |
๐ง๐ท Brazil Work Visa (VITEM V) | Varies by nationality, plus employer fees | 2-4 months total (ministry + consular) | 2 years, renewable once, then permanent residency eligible | Yes |
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