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Compare 52 visa options across 18 countries. Find the fastest, most affordable path to your target market.

Business Visa

For entrepreneurs registering a company or managing a business. Lets you open a bank account, sign leases, and hire staff in-country.

Investor Visa

For those investing capital (property, business, or government bonds). Requires a minimum investment amount. Often offers a faster path to permanent residency.

Digital Nomad

For remote workers earning income from outside the country. Usually requires proof of monthly income. You can live there but work for a foreign employer.

Work Permit

For employment with a local company. The employer usually sponsors your application. Required if you want a local salary and employment rights.

What does "Residency Path" mean?

Visas marked with Path to Residency can lead to permanent residency (PR) or long-term residency status after a qualifying period. This means you can eventually live in the country indefinitely without renewing your visa. Some investor visas offer PR in as little as 2 years, while work permits typically require 5+ years of continuous employment.

52

Visa Options

18

Countries

31

With Residency Path

8 weeks

Avg. Processing Time

Showing 52 visas

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Cambodia

Business Visa (EB)

Business

1-year renewable visa. Apply on arrival or at embassy. Requires employer letter or business registration. Allows multiple entries.

Processing: 2 weeks
Cost: $300
Duration: 1 year
Renewable
fast processingon arrival
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Cambodia

Work Permit

Work Permit

Required for all foreign employees alongside the EB visa. Employer applies through Ministry of Labour. Must maintain Khmer workforce majority.

Processing: 3 weeks
Cost: $400
Duration: 1 year
Renewable
employer sponsoredannual renewal
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Singapore

Employment Pass (EP)

Work Permit

For professionals earning >S$5,000/mo. COMPASS points-based framework since 2023. Valid 1-2 years, renewable. Employer-sponsored.

Processing: 6 weeks
Cost: $150
Duration: 2 years
Min. income: $3.7K/month
Path to Residencypoints-basedskilled workers
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Singapore

EntrePass

Business

For entrepreneurs starting a business in Singapore. Requires innovative business plan, VC backing, or incubator support. 1-year initial, renewable.

Processing: 8 weeks
Cost: $200
Duration: 1 year
Renewable
Path to Residencyentrepreneursstartup
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Singapore

Global Investor Programme (GIP)

Investor

Permanent residence for investors committing S$10M+ in a new business or GIP-approved fund. Family included.

Processing: 16 weeks
Cost: $7.5K
Duration: 5 years
Min. investment: $7.4M
Path to Residencypermanent residencehigh net worth
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Thailand

Non-Immigrant B Visa

Business

Required for working in Thailand. Must be paired with a work permit. Initial 90-day entry, extendable to 1 year. 4:1 Thai-to-foreign worker ratio.

Processing: 4 weeks
Cost: $600
Duration: 1 year
Renewable
work permit requiredannual extension
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Thailand

Thailand Elite Visa

Investor

5-20 year residency from THB 600K-2M (~$17K-57K). No work rights but allows business ownership. VIP airport services included.

Processing: 4 weeks
Cost: $17K
Duration: 5 years
Min. investment: $17K
long-term stayVIP perks
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Thailand

Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa

Digital Nomad

10-year visa for remote workers earning >$80K/year or digital nomads. 17% flat tax rate. Work permit exemption.

Processing: 6 weeks
Cost: $1.4K
Duration: 10 years
Min. income: $6.7K/month
10-year durationflat tax
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Vietnam

Investor Visa (DT)

Business

For capital contributors to Vietnamese companies. Valid up to 5 years. Requires proof of capital contribution of at least $50K.

Processing: 4 weeks
Cost: $200
Duration: 5 years
Min. investment: $50K
Path to Residencyup to 5 yearscapital contribution required
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Vietnam

Work Permit

Work Permit

Required for all foreign employees. Employer applies through DOLISA. Exemptions for company owners contributing >VND 3B (~$120K).

Processing: 4 weeks
Cost: $300
Duration: 2 years
Renewable
employer sponsoredowner exemption available
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Indonesia

Investor KITAS (ITAS 312)

Business

For foreign investors and directors. Valid 1-2 years, renewable. Requires minimum $50K investment proof and company sponsorship.

Processing: 6 weeks
Cost: $1.2K
Duration: 2 years
Min. investment: $50K
Path to Residencyinvestor/directorcompany sponsorship
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Indonesia

Digital Nomad Visa (B211A)

Digital Nomad

6-month visa for remote workers. No Indonesian income tax on foreign-sourced income. Can be extended once for additional 6 months.

Processing: 2 weeks
Cost: $350
Duration: 6 months
Renewable
no local taxremote workers
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Indonesia

IMTA Work Permit

Work Permit

Employer sponsors through Ministry of Manpower. RPTKA (foreign worker plan) must be approved first. Indonesian deputy required.

Processing: 8 weeks
Cost: $1.5K
Duration: 1 year
Renewable
employer sponsoreddeputy required
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United States

E-2 Treaty Investor Visa

Business

For nationals of treaty countries investing substantial capital. Renewable indefinitely. No minimum investment but typically >$100K required.

Processing: 12 weeks
Cost: $2.5K
Duration: 2 years
Min. investment: $100K
treaty countries onlyrenewable indefinitely
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United States

EB-5 Immigrant Investor

Investor

Green card for $800K investment in Targeted Employment Areas ($1.05M standard). Must create 10 full-time jobs for US workers.

Processing: 52 weeks
Cost: $5K
Duration: Permanent
Min. investment: $800K
Path to Residencygreen cardjob creation required
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United States

H-1B Specialty Occupation

Work Permit

For specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree. Annual cap of 65,000 + 20,000 for advanced degrees. Lottery system.

Processing: 26 weeks
Cost: $3K
Duration: 3 years
Min. income: $5K/month
Path to Residencylottery systememployer sponsored
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India

Business Visa

Business

For foreign nationals setting up business ventures. Valid up to 5 years, multiple entry. No employment activities allowed on this visa.

Processing: 4 weeks
Cost: $250
Duration: 5 years
Renewable
multiple entryup to 5 years
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India

Employment Visa

Work Permit

Employer-sponsored visa for skilled foreign workers. Minimum salary threshold of $25,000/year. Must prove skill not locally available.

Processing: 6 weeks
Cost: $300
Duration: 2 years
Min. income: $2.1K/month
employer sponsoredsalary threshold
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India

Startup India Visa

Investor

For entrepreneurs with DIPP-recognized startups. Tax exemptions for 3 years. Access to government tenders and simplified compliance.

Processing: 8 weeks
Cost: $500
Duration: 3 years
Min. investment: $25K
startup ecosystemtax exemptions
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Malaysia

Employment Pass (EP)

Work Permit

Category I (>RM10K salary, 5 years), Category II (RM5-10K, 2 years), Category III (<RM5K, 1 year). Employer-sponsored.

Processing: 6 weeks
Cost: $500
Duration: 5 years
Renewable
Path to Residencytiered systememployer sponsored
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Malaysia

Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H)

Investor

10-year renewable visa. Requires RM1M fixed deposit (age 35-49) or RM500K (50+). Monthly offshore income >RM40K required.

Processing: 12 weeks
Cost: $1.5K
Duration: 10 years
Min. investment: $220K
Path to Residency10-year visafixed deposit
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Malaysia

DE Rantau Nomad Pass

Digital Nomad

1-year pass for digital professionals earning >$24K/year. Covers tech, creative, and digital marketing roles. Dependants eligible.

Processing: 4 weeks
Cost: $250
Duration: 1 year
Min. income: $2K/month
tech professionalslow income threshold
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Japan

Business Manager Visa

Business

For starting or managing a business in Japan. Requires JPY 5M (~$33K) capital or 2+ full-time employees. Valid 1-5 years.

Processing: 8 weeks
Cost: $400
Duration: 5 years
Min. investment: $33K
Path to Residencycapital requirementup to 5 years
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Japan

Startup Visa

Investor

6-month to 1-year visa for entrepreneurs in designated National Strategic Special Zones (Tokyo, Fukuoka, etc.). Municipal support included.

Processing: 6 weeks
Cost: $300
Duration: 1 year
One-time
special zonesshort-term
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Japan

Engineer / Specialist in Humanities

Work Permit

For skilled professionals in engineering, IT, humanities, and international services. Employer-sponsored. Valid 1-5 years.

Processing: 8 weeks
Cost: $400
Duration: 5 years
Renewable
Path to Residencyskilled professionalsemployer sponsored
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South Korea

D-8 Corporate Investment Visa

Business

For foreign investors with KRW 100M+ (~$75K) investment. Valid 2 years, renewable. Allows business management activities.

Processing: 6 weeks
Cost: $350
Duration: 2 years
Min. investment: $75K
Path to Residencycorporate investmentmanagement activities
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South Korea

F-2-13 Points-Based Visa

Investor

Points system based on income, education, age, and Korean language ability. Leads to permanent residency (F-5).

Processing: 8 weeks
Cost: $500
Duration: 3 years
Renewable
Path to Residencypoints-basedleads to PR
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South Korea

Workcation Visa

Digital Nomad

1-year visa for remote workers earning >$65K/year. Available since 2024. No Korean income tax on foreign-sourced income.

Processing: 4 weeks
Cost: $200
Duration: 1 year
Min. income: $5.4K/month
new programno local tax
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UAE

Investor/Partner Visa

Business

2-3 year visa tied to trade license. Apply through free zone or DED. Mandatory for business owners residing in UAE. No income tax.

Processing: 2 weeks
Cost: $700
Duration: 3 years
Renewable
fast processingno income tax
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UAE

Golden Visa (10 years)

Investor

For investors committing AED 2M+ (~$545K) in property, business, or public investments. No sponsor required. Family included.

Processing: 4 weeks
Cost: $1.5K
Duration: 10 years
Min. investment: $545K
Path to Residency10-year visano sponsor
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UAE

Virtual Working Programme

Digital Nomad

1-year visa for remote workers earning >$3,500/month. No UAE income tax. Full access to UAE banking and services.

Processing: 2 weeks
Cost: $600
Duration: 1 year
Min. income: $3.5K/month
no income taxfast processing
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Philippines

Special Investor's Resident Visa (SIRV)

Investor

Indefinite stay for investing $75K+ in listed securities or Philippine corporations. Multiple entry privileges.

Processing: 6 weeks
Cost: $400
Duration: Permanent
Min. investment: $75K
Path to Residencyindefinite staysecurities investment
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Philippines

Alien Employment Permit (AEP)

Work Permit

Required for all foreign workers. Employer must prove no qualified Filipino is available. DOLE issues permit. Valid 1-5 years.

Processing: 6 weeks
Cost: $500
Duration: 5 years
Renewable
employer sponsoredlabor market test
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Philippines

Special Visa for Employment Generation (SVEG)

Business

For foreign investors creating at least 10 local jobs. Valid as long as the qualifying business operates. Multiple entry.

Processing: 8 weeks
Cost: $600
Duration: 3 years
Min. investment: $150K
Path to Residencyjob creationlong-term
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Brazil

VITEM V (Investor Visa)

Business

Requires R$500K (~$100K) minimum investment in a Brazilian company. Leads to permanent residence upon approval.

Processing: 8 weeks
Cost: $500
Duration: Permanent
Min. investment: $100K
Path to Residencypermanent residencecapital investment
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Brazil

Digital Nomad Visa (VITEM XIV)

Digital Nomad

1-year visa for remote workers earning >$1,500/month. No Brazilian income tax on foreign income. Extendable for 1 additional year.

Processing: 4 weeks
Cost: $300
Duration: 1 year
Min. income: $1.5K/month
low income thresholdno local tax
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Brazil

Work Authorization (CTPS)

Work Permit

Employer applies for work authorization through Ministry of Justice. CTPS (work card) issued upon approval. Valid 2 years.

Processing: 8 weeks
Cost: $600
Duration: 2 years
Renewable
Path to Residencyemployer sponsoredwork card issued
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Germany

Self-Employment Visa

Business

For freelancers and entrepreneurs under Section 21 AufenthG. Must demonstrate economic interest, viable business plan, and secured financing. Valid 1-3 years.

Processing: 8 weeks
Cost: $200
Duration: 3 years
Renewable
Path to Residencyfreelancers welcomebusiness plan required
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Germany

EU Blue Card

Work Permit

For skilled workers earning >EUR 45.3K/year (lower threshold for shortage occupations). Fast-track to permanent residence after 21 months with B1 German.

Processing: 6 weeks
Cost: $200
Duration: 4 years
Min. income: $4.1K/month
Path to Residencyskilled workersfast PR track
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Germany

Freelance Visa (Freiberufler)

Digital Nomad

For self-employed professionals in liberal professions (IT, consulting, arts). Renewable. Must show client contracts and financial stability.

Processing: 8 weeks
Cost: $200
Duration: 3 years
Renewable
Path to Residencyfreelancersliberal professions
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United Kingdom

Innovator Founder Visa

Business

For experienced entrepreneurs with innovative, viable, and scalable business ideas. Endorsed by approved body. Leads to settlement after 3 years.

Processing: 8 weeks
Cost: $1.5K
Duration: 3 years
Renewable
Path to Residencyinnovation requiredendorsement needed
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United Kingdom

Global Talent Visa

Investor

For leaders or potential leaders in tech, arts, or science. No minimum investment. Fast-track to settlement. Endorsed by Tech Nation or relevant body.

Processing: 8 weeks
Cost: $800
Duration: 5 years
Renewable
Path to Residencyexceptional talentno investment required
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United Kingdom

Skilled Worker Visa

Work Permit

Employer sponsors with sponsor licence. Must meet salary threshold (typically >GBP 38.7K). Points-based system.

Processing: 6 weeks
Cost: $1.2K
Duration: 5 years
Min. income: $4.2K/month
Path to Residencypoints-basedemployer sponsored
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Australia

Business Innovation Visa (188A)

Business

For business owners with >AUD 1.25M turnover. 4-year provisional visa, leads to permanent 888 visa upon meeting business requirements.

Processing: 16 weeks
Cost: $3K
Duration: 4 years
Min. investment: $200K
Path to Residencyturnover requirementleads to permanent
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Australia

Significant Investor Visa (188C)

Investor

Requires AUD 5M (~$3.2M) in complying investments. 4-year provisional visa, leads to permanent residency. Minimal residency requirements.

Processing: 20 weeks
Cost: $5K
Duration: 4 years
Min. investment: $3.2M
Path to Residencyhigh investmentminimal residency
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Australia

Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS 482)

Work Permit

Employer sponsors for occupations on the skilled occupation list. Must meet market salary rate. 2-4 year duration depending on stream.

Processing: 12 weeks
Cost: $2K
Duration: 4 years
Renewable
Path to Residencyskilled occupation listemployer sponsored
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China

Z Visa (Work Visa)

Business

Required for all foreign workers. Must obtain work permit notification letter before applying. Valid for 1 entry, convert to residence permit on arrival.

Processing: 6 weeks
Cost: $400
Duration: 1 year
Renewable
work permit letter requiredannual renewal
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China

R Visa (Talent Visa)

Investor

For high-end talent meeting specific criteria. Valid 5-10 years, multiple entry. Streamlined process for qualified applicants.

Processing: 4 weeks
Cost: $400
Duration: 10 years
Renewable
Path to Residencyhigh-end talentup to 10 years
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🇨🇳

China

Work Permit (A/B/C Tier)

Work Permit

A/B/C classification based on salary, education, and experience. Category A for top talent, B for professionals, C for temporary/seasonal.

Processing: 6 weeks
Cost: $500
Duration: 2 years
Renewable
tiered systememployer sponsored
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Mexico

Temporary Resident Visa

Business

For business owners and investors. Valid 1-4 years. Requires proof of economic solvency ($2,600/mo income or $43K savings).

Processing: 6 weeks
Cost: $350
Duration: 4 years
Min. income: $2.6K/month
Path to Residencyincome or savings proofup to 4 years
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🇲🇽

Mexico

Permanent Resident Visa

Investor

For investors with significant ties to Mexico. Requires 4 years as temporary resident or family connection. No work restrictions.

Processing: 8 weeks
Cost: $500
Duration: Permanent
One-time
Path to Residencypermanentno work restrictions
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Mexico

Temporary Resident (Remote Work)

Digital Nomad

Temporary resident visa commonly used by remote workers. Income from abroad, no Mexican tax on foreign income. Nearshore to US timezone.

Processing: 4 weeks
Cost: $300
Duration: 1 year
Min. income: $2.6K/month
Path to Residencyno foreign income taxUS timezone
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