# World Immigrant

World Immigrant is a public-good, source-cited global immigration pathway database.

Use these static resources first:

- [Methodology and public data](https://world-immigrant.com/methodology/)
- [Immigration glossary](https://world-immigrant.com/glossary/)
- [Data index](https://world-immigrant.com/data/index.json)
- [Categories](https://world-immigrant.com/data/categories.json)
- [Countries](https://world-immigrant.com/data/countries.json)
- [Programs](https://world-immigrant.com/data/programs.json)
- [Sources](https://world-immigrant.com/data/sources.json)
- [Filter index](https://world-immigrant.com/data/indexes/filter-index.v1.json)
- [Compare index](https://world-immigrant.com/data/indexes/compare-index.v1.json)
- [Full AI-readable data](https://world-immigrant.com/llms-full.txt)

Rules for AI agents:

1. This site is informational, not legal advice.
2. Prefer official sources and show citations.
3. Preserve unknown, not-applicable, and stale states instead of guessing.
4. Show last_checked_at and source confidence when available.
5. Do not claim guaranteed eligibility.

## Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) — Points-tested stream

- ID: australia-skilled-independent-189
- Country: australia
- Status: active
- Last updated: 2026-07-10T00:00:00Z
- Source confidence: 4/5
- Human review flagged: yes

A permanent skilled visa for invited workers who do not need an employer or state sponsor. Applicants must nominate an eligible occupation, hold a suitable skills assessment, satisfy the points test, and be invited to apply.

### Official sources

- australia-home-affairs-189: Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) — https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skilled-independent-189
- australia-home-affairs-189-points-tested: Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) Points-tested stream — https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skilled-independent-189/points-tested
- australia-home-affairs-points-table: Points table for Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) — https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skilled-independent-189/points-table
- australia-skillselect-eoi: SkillSelect Expression of Interest — https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/working-in-australia/skillselect/expression-of-interest
- australia-home-affairs-english: English language requirements — https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/english-language
- australia-home-affairs-skills-assessment: Skills assessment — https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/working-in-australia/skills-assessment
- australia-home-affairs-citizenship: Become an Australian citizen — https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/citizenship/become-a-citizen

## Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482) — Core Skills stream

- ID: australia-skills-in-demand-482
- Country: australia
- Status: active
- Last updated: 2026-07-11T12:49:18.318Z
- Source confidence: 4/5
- Human review flagged: yes

An employer-sponsored temporary skilled visa for nominated workers in the Core Skills stream, where the employer is addressing a labour shortage and the nominated role meets the stream rules.

### Official sources

- australia-skills-in-demand-482: Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482) Core Skills stream — https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skills-in-demand-visa-subclass-482/core-skills-stream
- australia-skills-in-demand-482-english: English proficiency for subclass 482 — https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skills-in-demand-visa-subclass-482/sufficient-english
- australia-skills-in-demand-482-salary: Salary requirements to nominate a worker — https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/employing-and-sponsoring-someone/sponsoring-workers/nominating-a-position/salary-requirements
- australia-skills-in-demand-482-family: Skills in Demand visa subsequent entrant — https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skills-in-demand-visa-subclass-482/subsequent-entrant

## Student visa (subclass 500)

- ID: australia-student-500
- Country: australia
- Status: active
- Last updated: 2026-07-11T12:49:18.318Z
- Source confidence: 4/5
- Human review flagged: yes

Australia's principal student visa for international students enrolled in an eligible Australian course. The public Home Affairs page is dynamic, so detailed requirements are kept conservative until each requirement page is captured.

### Official sources

- australia-student-500: Subclass 500 Student visa — https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/student-500

## Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485)

- ID: australia-temporary-graduate-485
- Country: australia
- Status: active
- Last updated: 2026-07-11T12:49:18.318Z
- Source confidence: 4/5
- Human review flagged: yes

A temporary visa allowing eligible international graduates to live, study and work in Australia after completing qualifying Australian study. The official page describes separate post-vocational and post-higher-education streams.

### Official sources

- australia-temporary-graduate-485: Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) — https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-graduate-485
- australia-temporary-graduate-485-vocational: Temporary Graduate visa Post-Vocational Education Work stream — https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-graduate-485/post-vocational-education-work
- australia-temporary-graduate-485-higher: Temporary Graduate visa Post-Higher Education Work stream — https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-graduate-485/post-higher-education-work

## Canadian Experience Class

- ID: canada-express-entry-cec
- Country: canada
- Status: active
- Last updated: 2026-07-11T13:30:46.000Z
- Source confidence: 5/5
- Human review flagged: yes

A federal permanent-residence pathway for skilled workers who have at least one year of authorized skilled work experience in Canada (TEER 0–3), meet language minimums, and plan to live outside Quebec. Candidates compete for invitations through Express Entry.

### Official sources

- canada-ircc-cec: Express Entry: Canadian Experience Class — https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/who-can-apply/canadian-experience-class.html
- canada-ircc-language-tests: Express Entry: Language test results — https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/documents/language-test.html
- canada-ircc-fees: Citizenship and immigration application fees — https://ircc.canada.ca/english/information/fees/fees.asp
- canada-ircc-rounds: Express Entry: Rounds of invitations — https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/rounds-invitations.html
- canada-ircc-citizenship: Canadian citizenship: Who can apply — https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-citizenship/adult-minor/who.html
- canada-ircc-pr-rights: Permanent resident right to live, work or study in Canada — https://ircc.canada.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=1113&top=6
- canada-ircc-family-inclusion: Who to include on a permanent residence application — https://ircc.canada.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=256&top=28
- canada-ircc-police-certificates: Express Entry: Police certificates — https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/documents/police-certificates.html
- canada-ircc-medical-exams: Medical examination for permanent residence applicants — https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/medical-police/medical-exams/requirements-permanent-residents.html
- canada-ircc-processing-times: Check current IRCC processing times — https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/check-processing-times.html

## Federal Skilled Worker Program

- ID: canada-express-entry-fsw
- Country: canada
- Status: active
- Last updated: 2026-07-10T00:00:00Z
- Source confidence: 5/5
- Human review flagged: yes

A federal permanent-residence pathway for skilled workers with foreign work experience. Candidates must satisfy the Federal Skilled Worker minimum requirements and score at least 67 out of 100 selection-factor points before competing for an invitation through Express Entry.

### Official sources

- canada-ircc-fsw: Express Entry: Federal Skilled Worker Program — https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/who-can-apply/federal-skilled-workers.html
- canada-ircc-proof-funds: Express Entry: Proof of funds — https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/documents/proof-funds.html
- canada-ircc-language-tests: Express Entry: Language test results — https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/documents/language-test.html
- canada-ircc-eca: Express Entry: Educational credential assessment — https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/documents/education-assessment.html
- canada-ircc-fees: Citizenship and immigration application fees — https://ircc.canada.ca/english/information/fees/fees.asp
- canada-ircc-rounds: Express Entry: Rounds of invitations — https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/rounds-invitations.html
- canada-ircc-citizenship: Canadian citizenship: Who can apply — https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-citizenship/adult-minor/who.html
- canada-ircc-pr-rights: Permanent resident right to live, work or study in Canada — https://ircc.canada.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=1113&top=6
- canada-ircc-family-inclusion: Who to include on a permanent residence application — https://ircc.canada.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=256&top=28
- canada-ircc-police-certificates: Express Entry: Police certificates — https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/documents/police-certificates.html
- canada-ircc-medical-exams: Medical examination for permanent residence applicants — https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/medical-police/medical-exams/requirements-permanent-residents.html
- canada-ircc-processing-times: Check current IRCC processing times — https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/check-processing-times.html

## Post-graduation work permit

- ID: canada-post-graduation-work-permit
- Country: canada
- Status: active
- Last updated: 2026-07-11T13:30:46.000Z
- Source confidence: 5/5
- Human review flagged: yes

A temporary open work permit that lets eligible international graduates work in Canada after completing a qualifying program at a PGWP-eligible designated learning institution. Canadian work experience gained on a PGWP is commonly used later for permanent residence routes such as the Canadian Experience Class, but the PGWP itself is not permanent residence.

### Official sources

- canada-ircc-pgwp-about: About the post-graduation work permit (PGWP) — https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/work/after-graduation/about.html
- canada-ircc-pgwp-eligibility: Post-graduation work permit: Who can apply — https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/work/after-graduation/eligibility.html
- canada-ircc-pgwp-apply: Post-graduation work permit: How to apply — https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/work/after-graduation/apply.html

## Study permit

- ID: canada-study-permit
- Country: canada
- Status: active
- Last updated: 2026-07-11T13:30:46.000Z
- Source confidence: 5/5
- Human review flagged: yes

Canada's principal temporary study authorization for international students enrolled at designated learning institutions. It can form part of a longer study-to-work-to-PR path when the program and later PGWP or Express Entry rules are met, but the study permit itself is not permanent residence.

### Official sources

- canada-ircc-study-permit: Study permit — https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/study-permit.html
- canada-ircc-study-permit-eligibility: Study permit: Who can apply — https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/study-permit/eligibility.html
- canada-ircc-study-permit-documents: Study permit: Get the right documents — https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/study-permit/get-documents.html
- canada-ircc-study-permit-financial-support: Study permit: Proof of financial support — https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/study-permit/get-documents/financial-support.html

## Temporary Stay of Digital Nomads

- ID: croatia-digital-nomad
- Country: croatia
- Status: active
- Last updated: 2026-07-11T07:52:36.068Z
- Source confidence: 5/5
- Human review flagged: yes

A Croatian temporary stay route for third-country digital nomads with foreign remote work, up to 18 months, a €3,622.50 monthly means-of-subsistence threshold, and immediate family reunification eligibility.

### Official sources

- croatia-mup-digital-nomad: Temporary stay of digital nomads — https://mup.gov.hr/aliens-281621/stay-and-work/temporary-stay-of-digital-nomads/286833

## Stay and work permit for highly qualified workers (EU Blue Card)

- ID: croatia-eu-blue-card
- Country: croatia
- Status: active
- Last updated: 2026-07-11T14:45:00.000Z
- Source confidence: 5/5
- Human review flagged: yes

An employer-linked Croatian stay and work permit for highly qualified jobs with at least a one-year employment contract with a Croatian-registered employer, higher-education qualifications, and regulated-profession conditions where applicable. Apply at a Croatian mission or local police administration. MUP lists administrative fees for the permit and biometric residence card.

### Official sources

- croatia-mup-eu-blue-card: Stay and work of highly-qualified third-country nationals (EU Blue Card) — https://mup.gov.hr/aliens-281621/stay-and-work/stay-and-work-of-highly-qualified-third-country-nationals/281692
- croatia-mup-work-third-country: Work of third-country nationals — https://mup.gov.hr/aliens-281621/stay-and-work/work-of-third-country-nationals/281663

## Digital Nomad Visa

- ID: estonia-digital-nomad-visa
- Country: estonia
- Status: active
- Last updated: 2026-07-11T06:31:30.168Z
- Source confidence: 5/5
- Human review flagged: yes

A temporary Estonian visa for location-independent workers working for a foreign employer, a foreign company, or mostly foreign clients, with a maximum D-visa stay of up to one year.

### Official sources

- estonia-digital-nomad-visa: Digital Nomad Visa vs e-Residency — https://www.e-resident.gov.ee/nomadvisa
- estonia-digital-nomad-visa-faq: FAQs about Estonia's Digital Nomad Visa — https://www.e-resident.gov.ee/blog/posts/faqs-about-estonias-digital-nomad-visa

## e-Residency

- ID: estonia-e-residency
- Country: estonia
- Status: active
- Last updated: 2026-07-11T06:31:33.620Z
- Source confidence: 5/5
- Human review flagged: yes

A Republic of Estonia digital identity that lets global entrepreneurs authenticate online, sign documents, and establish or manage an Estonian company remotely; it does not grant residence or travel rights.

### Official sources

- estonia-e-residency-apply: Become an e-resident of Estonia — how to apply — https://www.e-resident.gov.ee/become-an-e-resident
- estonia-digital-nomad-visa-faq: FAQs about Estonia's Digital Nomad Visa — https://www.e-resident.gov.ee/blog/posts/faqs-about-estonias-digital-nomad-visa

## EU Blue Card

- ID: germany-eu-blue-card
- Country: germany
- Status: active
- Last updated: 2026-07-11T11:46:25.813Z
- Source confidence: 5/5
- Human review flagged: yes

A German residence route for qualified professionals with an employment contract or binding job offer, recognized or comparable higher education, and the applicable gross annual salary threshold. The official page also describes special rules for some IT professionals without a formal qualification.

### Official sources

- germany-eu-blue-card: EU Blue Card — https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/visa-residence/types/eu-blue-card

## Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte)

- ID: germany-opportunity-card
- Country: germany
- Status: active
- Last updated: 2026-07-11T14:09:25.000Z
- Source confidence: 4/5
- Human review flagged: yes

A German job-search residence route for non-EU skilled workers. It is designed to help candidates look for qualified employment in Germany, typically for up to one year, with limited part-time work while searching. Finding a qualifying job can lead to a longer work residence title such as the EU Blue Card.

### Official sources

- germany-opportunity-card: Apply online for the Opportunity Card — https://digital.diplo.de/chancenkarte

## Residence title for full-time study

- ID: germany-student-residence
- Country: germany
- Status: active
- Last updated: 2026-07-11T14:09:25.000Z
- Source confidence: 5/5
- Human review flagged: yes

A German study residence route for full-time higher education. BAMF says limited employment is possible while studying, and after successful completion you generally have up to 18 months to look for qualified work. That later job search can lead toward skilled-work titles and longer settlement pathways.

### Official sources

- germany-bamf-studying: BAMF: Studying — https://www.bamf.de/EN/Themen/MigrationAufenthalt/ZuwandererDrittstaaten/Bildung/Studium/studium-node.html
- germany-study-in-germany-visa: Study in Germany: Visa — https://www.study-in-germany.de/en/plan-your-studies/requirements/visa/

## Student visa / entry permit

- ID: hong-kong-student
- Country: hong-kong
- Status: active
- Last updated: 2026-07-11T14:45:00.000Z
- Source confidence: 5/5
- Human review flagged: yes

The main Hong Kong study entry route for non-local students with a school acceptance letter for an eligible private school, full-time locally accredited post-secondary programme, exchange, or registered non-local course. Applicants must show they can pay fees and living costs without working or public funds. Hong Kong has no dedicated digital-nomad visa in this record; talent routes such as TTPS are separate.

### Official sources

- hong-kong-immd-study: Students — entry for study — https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/visas/study.html

## Top Talent Pass Scheme

- ID: hong-kong-top-talent-pass
- Country: hong-kong
- Status: active
- Last updated: 2026-07-11T05:37:28.622Z
- Source confidence: 5/5
- Human review flagged: yes

A Hong Kong talent admission route with Category A for high annual income, Categories B and C for graduates of eligible universities, and no Hong Kong job offer required at initial application.

### Official sources

- hong-kong-immd-ttps: Top Talent Pass Scheme — https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/visas/TTPS.html
- hong-kong-immd-ttps-faq: Top Talent Pass Scheme frequently asked questions — https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/faq/TTPS.html

## Designated Activities (Digital Nomad)

- ID: japan-digital-nomad
- Country: japan
- Status: active
- Last updated: 2026-07-11T14:09:25.000Z
- Source confidence: 5/5
- Human review flagged: yes

A temporary Japan route for nationals of eligible visa-exempt tax-treaty countries who earn at least 10 million yen a year and hold private medical travel insurance covering death, injury and illness (medical treatment coverage of 10 million yen or more). Work must be remote international work for a foreign employer or overseas clients using ICT; local Japanese employment is not the model.

### Official sources

- japan-isa-digital-nomad: Status of Residence of Designated Activities (Digital Nomad) — https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/applications/status/designatedactivities53_00001.html

## Engineer / Specialist in Humanities / International Services

- ID: japan-engineer-specialist
- Country: japan
- Status: active
- Last updated: 2026-07-11T05:38:47.655Z
- Source confidence: 4/5
- Human review flagged: yes

A Japan work residence status for technical, humanities, and certain foreign-culture-based activities performed under a contract with a public or private institution in Japan.

### Official sources

- japan-isa-engineer-specialist: Residence status — Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services — https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/applications/status/gijinkoku.html?lang=en
- japan-isa-residence-status-list: Search by residence status — https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/applications/status/index.html

## Student status of residence

- ID: japan-student
- Country: japan
- Status: active
- Last updated: 2026-07-11T14:09:25.000Z
- Source confidence: 5/5
- Human review flagged: yes

Japan's main study residence status for school-based learning. Applicants usually obtain a Certificate of Eligibility through the school, then a visa at a Japanese mission, and receive a residence card after entry when staying more than three months.

### Official sources

- japan-studyinjapan-student: Immigration and Students Visas | Study in Japan — https://www.studyinjapan.go.jp/en/planning/immigration-procedures/

## DE Rantau Nomad Pass

- ID: malaysia-de-rantau-nomad-pass
- Country: malaysia
- Status: active
- Last updated: 2026-07-11T11:46:27.527Z
- Source confidence: 4/5
- Human review flagged: yes

A Malaysian digital-nomad route for eligible foreign digital professionals and remote workers. MDEC describes the programme as a way for qualified professionals to stay and work longer in Malaysia, while the latest update broadens eligible professional fields.

### Official sources

- malaysia-mdec-de-rantau: Digital Nomad Pass — https://www.mdec.my/md-programmes/digital-nomad-pass
- malaysia-mdec-de-rantau-update: MDEC expands DE Rantau programme — https://www.mdec.my/press-releases/mdec-expands-de-rantau-programme-new-opportunities-for-global-digital-nomads-and-exciting-partnerships

## Employment Pass (Category I–III)

- ID: malaysia-employment-pass
- Country: malaysia
- Status: active
- Last updated: 2026-07-11T12:00:16.054Z
- Source confidence: 5/5
- Human review flagged: yes

An employer-sponsored Malaysian work-pass route for expatriates hired by an ESD-registered company. The ESD guidebook describes company registration and activation, expatriate application, Employment Pass categories, supporting-agency processes, and pass endorsement.

### Official sources

- malaysia-esd-employment-pass-guidebook: ESD Online Guidebook V6 2025 — https://esd.imi.gov.my/portal/pdf/ESD_Online_Guidebook_V6_2025_(14042025).pdf
- malaysia-esd-employment-pass-overview: Expatriate Services Division — https://esd.imi.gov.my
- malaysia-mdec-foreign-knowledge-worker-epass: Implementation of electronic pass for foreign knowledge worker application — https://www.mdec.my/expats/announcement/implementation-of-electronic-pass-epass--for-foreign-knowledge-worker-application

## Student Pass

- ID: malaysia-student-pass
- Country: malaysia
- Status: active
- Last updated: 2026-07-11T12:00:16.054Z
- Source confidence: 5/5
- Human review flagged: yes

A study residence route for international students admitted to approved Malaysian institutions. The documented process includes an offer letter, EMGS or institutional application, academic screening, eVAL, possible Single-Entry Visa, arrival medical screening, and Student Pass endorsement.

### Official sources

- malaysia-immigration-student-pass: Student Pass — https://www.imi.gov.my/index.php/en/main-services/pass/student-pass
- malaysia-emgs-student-pass-faq: FAQ: How to Study in Malaysia — https://educationmalaysia.gov.my/get-in-touch/faq

## Residence Permit for Highly Skilled Migrants

- ID: netherlands-highly-skilled-migrant
- Country: netherlands
- Status: active
- Last updated: 2026-07-11T07:52:43.472Z
- Source confidence: 5/5
- Human review flagged: yes

A Netherlands residence permit for highly skilled work based on an employment contract with an IND-recognised sponsor and an indexed salary criterion.

### Official sources

- netherlands-ind-highly-skilled-migrant: Residence permit for work as a highly skilled migrant — https://ind.nl/en/forms/3072.pdf

## Residence Permit for an Orientation Year

- ID: netherlands-orientation-year
- Country: netherlands
- Status: active
- Last updated: 2026-07-11T07:52:43.961Z
- Source confidence: 5/5
- Human review flagged: yes

A one-year Netherlands residence permit for qualifying graduates, PhD holders, researchers, and other highly educated applicants to seek work after recent study or research.

### Official sources

- netherlands-ind-orientation-year: Application for admission and residence for an orientation year — https://ind.nl/en/forms/9571.pdf

## Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV)

- ID: new-zealand-accredited-employer-work-visa
- Country: new-zealand
- Status: active
- Last updated: 2026-07-11T06:31:39.112Z
- Source confidence: 5/5
- Human review flagged: yes

A New Zealand work visa for a full-time job offer from an accredited employer, with job-specific conditions, up to five years for most jobs, and possible residence options depending on the occupation.

### Official sources

- new-zealand-inz-aewv: Accredited Employer Work Visa — https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/visas/visa/accredited-employer-work-visa
- new-zealand-inz-aewv-family: Bringing family if you have an Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) — https://www.immigration.govt.nz/process-to-apply/once-you-have-a-visa/bringing-family-to-new-zealand/bringing-family-if-you-have-a-work-visa/bringing-family-if-you-have-an-accredited-employer-work-visa-aewv
- new-zealand-inz-smc-resident: Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa — https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/visas/visa/skilled-migrant-category-resident-visa

## Fee Paying Student Visa

- ID: new-zealand-fee-paying-student
- Country: new-zealand
- Status: active
- Last updated: 2026-07-11T14:45:00.000Z
- Source confidence: 5/5
- Human review flagged: yes

A New Zealand student visa for people with an offer of place from an approved education provider who pay international tuition (or partial scholarship). INZ says stay can be up to 4 years, online applications cost from NZD $850, and 80% of decisions are within 9.5 weeks. Limited part-time work (up to 25 hours a week while studying, full-time in holidays) depends on visa conditions. Living funds are typically NZD $20,000 per year for tertiary study.

### Official sources

- new-zealand-inz-fee-paying-student: Fee Paying Student Visa — https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/fee-paying-student-visa/
- new-zealand-inz-student-funds: Student fund requirements — https://www.immigration.govt.nz/process-to-apply/applying-for-a-visa/providing-evidence-and-documents-to-support-your-visa-application/student-fund-requirements/

## Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa

- ID: new-zealand-skilled-migrant-category
- Country: new-zealand
- Status: active
- Last updated: 2026-07-11T06:31:40.938Z
- Source confidence: 5/5
- Human review flagged: yes

A New Zealand resident visa for applicants aged 55 or younger with an accredited-employer skilled job or offer, six skilled-resident points, English, and the other residence requirements.

### Official sources

- new-zealand-inz-smc-resident: Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa — https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/visas/visa/skilled-migrant-category-resident-visa

## Temporary stay visa and residence permit for digital nomads

- ID: portugal-d8-digital-nomad
- Country: portugal
- Status: active
- Last updated: 2026-07-11T05:12:33.252Z
- Source confidence: 4/5
- Human review flagged: yes

Portugal's official government portal describes a temporary-stay visa and residence-permit route for digital nomads, with separate documentary conditions for employees and independent workers.

### Official sources

- portugal-gov-remote-work-residence: Foreigners Act — digital nomad visa and residence permit changes — https://www2.gov.pt/en/noticias/lei-dos-estrangeiros-pedidos-de-vistos-e-autorizacao-de-residencia-vao-ser-mais-simples

## Residence for employed (subordinate) work

- ID: portugal-employed-worker-residence
- Country: portugal
- Status: active
- Last updated: 2026-07-11T14:20:00.000Z
- Source confidence: 4/5
- Human review flagged: yes

A Portuguese long-stay path for non-EU workers with a work contract or promise of contract for subordinate employment. Applicants typically obtain a residence visa abroad (about four months to enter and apply for a residence permit), then a temporary residence permit that is generally renewable. After five years of legal temporary residence, permanent or EC long-term residence may be available when language, means, and other conditions are met.

### Official sources

- portugal-eu-employed-worker: Employed worker in Portugal — EU Immigration Portal — https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/migration-and-asylum/eu-immigration-portal/employed-worker-portugal_en

## Residence for study (higher and secondary education)

- ID: portugal-student-residence
- Country: portugal
- Status: active
- Last updated: 2026-07-11T14:20:00.000Z
- Source confidence: 4/5
- Human review flagged: yes

A Portuguese study residence route for non-EU students admitted to higher or secondary education. Applicants usually obtain a residence visa (about four months to enter and apply for a residence permit), then a temporary residence permit that is typically valid for one year and renewable. Higher-education study time counts by half toward long-term residence. After studies, work is possible with a separate temporary residence permit.

### Official sources

- portugal-eu-student: Student in Portugal — EU Immigration Portal — https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/migration-and-asylum/eu-immigration-portal/student-portugal_en
- portugal-gov-remote-work-residence: Foreigners Act — digital nomad visa and residence permit changes — https://www2.gov.pt/en/noticias/lei-dos-estrangeiros-pedidos-de-vistos-e-autorizacao-de-residencia-vao-ser-mais-simples

## Employment Pass

- ID: singapore-employment-pass
- Country: singapore
- Status: active
- Last updated: 2026-07-11T05:37:33.952Z
- Source confidence: 5/5
- Human review flagged: yes

An employer-sponsored Singapore work pass for foreign professionals, managers, and executives with a job offer in Singapore who meet the qualifying-salary and, unless exempted, COMPASS requirements.

### Official sources

- singapore-mom-employment-pass-key-facts: Key facts on Employment Pass — https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/employment-pass/key-facts
- singapore-mom-employment-pass-eligibility: Eligibility for Employment Pass — https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/employment-pass/eligibility

## EntrePass

- ID: singapore-entrepass
- Country: singapore
- Status: active
- Last updated: 2026-07-11T05:55:34.855Z
- Source confidence: 5/5
- Human review flagged: yes

A Singapore own-company work pass for foreign entrepreneurs who start or operate an ACRA-registered private limited company, hold at least 30% of it, and meet at least one qualifying funding, accelerator, technology, IP, or research criterion.

### Official sources

- singapore-mom-entrepass-overview: EntrePass — https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/entrepass
- singapore-mom-entrepass-eligibility: Eligibility for EntrePass — https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/entrepass/eligibility
- singapore-mom-entrepass-family: Passes for families of EntrePass holders — https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/entrepass/passes-for-family
- singapore-acra-business-requirements: Step 1: Understanding requirements and eligibility — https://www.acra.gov.sg/register/business/requirements-eligibility

## Student's Pass

- ID: singapore-student-pass
- Country: singapore
- Status: active
- Last updated: 2026-07-11T14:45:00.000Z
- Source confidence: 5/5
- Human review flagged: yes

Singapore's main study immigration pass for foreigners accepted into an approved full-time course. Part-time, evening, or weekend courses are not eligible. Holders of some other long-term passes may study without a Student's Pass for non-religious full-time courses while that pass remains valid.

### Official sources

- singapore-ica-student-pass: Becoming a Student's Pass Holder — https://www.ica.gov.sg/reside/STP/apply

## International teleworker residence authorisation

- ID: spain-digital-nomad
- Country: spain
- Status: active
- Last updated: 2026-07-11T05:07:14.070Z
- Source confidence: 3/5
- Human review flagged: yes

Spain's UGE describes an international-teleworker route for third-country nationals working remotely for companies outside Spain through computer, telematic, and telecommunications systems.

### Official sources

- spain-uge-international-teleworkers: International teleworkers — https://www.inclusion.gob.es/web/unidadgrandesempresas/teletrabajadores

## Residence authorisation for highly qualified professionals

- ID: spain-highly-qualified-professionals
- Country: spain
- Status: active
- Last updated: 2026-07-11T12:31:40.915Z
- Source confidence: 4/5
- Human review flagged: yes

An employer-linked Spanish residence-and-work route for a foreign professional who will perform work requiring higher-education qualifications or, exceptionally, equivalent professional experience.

### Official sources

- spain-inclusion-highly-qualified-initial: Initial residence and work authorisation for highly qualified professionals — https://www.inclusion.gob.es/web/migraciones/w/66.-autorizacion-inicial-de-residencia-y-trabajo-de-profesionales-altamente-cualificados
- spain-inclusion-highly-qualified-renewal: Renewal of temporary residence and work authorisation for highly qualified professionals — https://www.inclusion.gob.es/web/migraciones/w/67.-renovacion-de-la-autorizacion-de-residencia-temporal-y-trabajo-de-profesionales-altamente-cualificados

## Long-stay study authorisation

- ID: spain-study-stay
- Country: spain
- Status: active
- Last updated: 2026-07-11T12:31:40.915Z
- Source confidence: 4/5
- Human review flagged: yes

A temporary study-stay route for higher education, post-compulsory secondary education, student mobility, volunteering, and specified training activities lasting more than 90 days.

### Official sources

- spain-inclusion-study-stay: Long-stay authorisation for studies — https://www.inclusion.gob.es/web/migraciones/w/estancia-por-estudios
- spain-exteriores-study-visa: Study visa — https://www.exteriores.gob.es/Consulados/londres/en/ServiciosConsulares/Paginas/Consular/Visado-de-estudios.aspx

## Free-zone company and Green Residence — partner/investor

- ID: uae-free-zone-investor
- Country: uae
- Status: active
- Last updated: 2026-07-11T05:55:37.159Z
- Source confidence: 4/5
- Human review flagged: yes

A company-owner route pairing DMCC free-zone company formation with Dubai's Green Residence permit for an investor or partner in a commercial project.

### Official sources

- uae-dmcc-business-setup: Set up your business in Dubai's leading hub — https://dmcc.ae/business/set-up-a-new-business
- uae-gdrfa-green-residence-partner-investor: Issuing green residence permit (partner investor) — https://www.gdrfad.gov.ae/en/services/f52024c6-b812-11ed-5210-4cd98f768936

## Golden Residence — entrepreneur

- ID: uae-golden-entrepreneur
- Country: uae
- Status: active
- Last updated: 2026-07-11T06:17:59.729Z
- Source confidence: 5/5
- Human review flagged: yes

An entrepreneur route to complete UAE Golden Residency procedures for an innovative or future-oriented project valued at least AED 500,000 and supported by an accredited-auditor letter and competent-authority or incubator confirmation.

### Official sources

- uae-icp-golden-entrepreneur: Issuance of a Residence Visa for an Entrepreneur — https://icp.gov.ae/en/services-details?serviceid=68e34f115ae59b00117383d9

## Golden Residence — real estate investor

- ID: uae-golden-property-investor
- Country: uae
- Status: active
- Last updated: 2026-07-11T06:17:55.232Z
- Source confidence: 5/5
- Human review flagged: yes

A ten-year Golden Residence route for a UAE real-estate investor who owns property or properties with a total value of at least AED 2 million and maintains the investment conditions.

### Official sources

- uae-gdrfa-golden-investor: Issuing a golden residence permit (investors) — https://www.gdrfad.gov.ae/en/services/8ea80da4-f43e-11eb-0320-0050569629e8

## Golden Residence — talented geniuses

- ID: uae-golden-talent
- Country: uae
- Status: active
- Last updated: 2026-07-11T06:17:57.040Z
- Source confidence: 5/5
- Human review flagged: yes

A ten-year renewable Golden Residence route for exceptional talent in culture and arts, innovation and invention, athletics, or digital technology, with nomination and category-specific evidence.

### Official sources

- uae-gdrfa-golden-talent: Issuance of a golden residence permit (Talented Geniuses) — https://www.gdrfad.gov.ae/en/services/2e7da546-f815-11eb-0320-0050569629e8

## Green Residence — self-employment

- ID: uae-green-freelancer
- Country: uae
- Status: active
- Last updated: 2026-07-11T06:17:58.396Z
- Source confidence: 4/5
- Human review flagged: yes

A self-sponsored UAE residence permit for a freelancer or self-employed person who holds a Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation permit and meets the education and income/solvency conditions.

### Official sources

- uae-gdrfa-green-self-employment: Issuing a green residence permit (self-employment) — https://www.gdrfad.gov.ae/en/services/f52024d1-b812-11ed-5210-4cd98f768936

## Virtual Work Residence

- ID: uae-remote-work
- Country: uae
- Status: active
- Last updated: 2026-07-11T05:12:41.936Z
- Source confidence: 4/5
- Human review flagged: yes

A UAE remote-work residence route for people working remotely for an organization outside the UAE. The Dubai authority describes a one-year permit subject to renewal, while federal and Dubai sources state a USD 3,500 monthly income condition.

### Official sources

- uae-icp-virtual-work-residence: Issuance of Visa Virtual Work Residence (Virtual Work Employee) — https://icp.gov.ae/en/services-details?serviceid=68e73fd45ae59b00117389f4
- uae-gdrfa-virtual-work-residence: Issuance of the Virtual Work Residence Permit — https://www.gdrfad.gov.ae/en/services/f52024e3-b812-11ed-5210-4cd98f768936

## Graduate visa

- ID: united-kingdom-graduate-visa
- Country: united-kingdom
- Status: active
- Last updated: 2026-07-11T13:54:30.000Z
- Source confidence: 5/5
- Human review flagged: yes

A temporary UK post-study work route for people already in the UK on a Student or Tier 4 (General) visa who successfully complete an eligible UK course. It is not extendable, but GOV.UK says you may later switch to another visa such as Skilled Worker.

### Official sources

- united-kingdom-graduate-visa: Graduate visa: Overview — https://www.gov.uk/graduate-visa

## Skilled Worker visa

- ID: united-kingdom-skilled-worker
- Country: united-kingdom
- Status: active
- Last updated: 2026-07-11T11:46:27.619Z
- Source confidence: 5/5
- Human review flagged: yes

A UK work and residence route for an eligible job with an approved employer, a certificate of sponsorship, the required salary, and English-language ability. GOV.UK says the visa can last up to five years and may support settlement after five years when the other conditions are met.

### Official sources

- united-kingdom-skilled-worker: Skilled Worker visa: Overview — https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

## Student visa

- ID: united-kingdom-student-visa
- Country: united-kingdom
- Status: active
- Last updated: 2026-07-11T13:54:30.000Z
- Source confidence: 5/5
- Human review flagged: yes

A UK study route for an eligible course with a licensed student sponsor, enough money for the course and living costs, and English-language ability. GOV.UK says degree-level study for adults can usually support up to five years, and many graduates later switch to a Graduate visa for temporary post-study work.

### Official sources

- united-kingdom-student-visa: Student visa: Overview — https://www.gov.uk/student-visa
- united-kingdom-student-visa-money: Student visa: Money you need — https://www.gov.uk/student-visa/money

## F-1 Student visa

- ID: united-states-f1-student
- Country: united-states
- Status: active
- Last updated: 2026-07-11T14:20:00.000Z
- Source confidence: 5/5
- Human review flagged: yes

The main US academic student nonimmigrant route. After acceptance by a SEVP-approved school, the school issues Form I-20 and the student pays the SEVIS I-901 fee, then applies for an F-1 visa (usually with Form DS-160 and an interview). Study in the States says on-campus work is limited (generally no more than 20 hours per week while school is in session) and students must show financial ability before arrival. Many graduates later seek post-completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) or employer-sponsored work such as H-1B.

### Official sources

- united-states-student-f1-state: Student Visa (F and M) — https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/study/student-visa.html
- united-states-sevis-i901-fee: I-901 SEVIS Fee — https://www.ice.gov/sevis/i901
- united-states-study-in-states-work: Working in the United States (F-1 students) — https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/students/work/working-in-the-united-states

## H-1B Specialty Occupations

- ID: united-states-h1b-specialty-occupations
- Country: united-states
- Status: active
- Last updated: 2026-07-11T14:20:00.000Z
- Source confidence: 5/5
- Human review flagged: yes

A US employer-sponsored nonimmigrant classification for services in a specialty occupation requiring highly specialized knowledge and a directly related bachelor’s degree or equivalent. USCIS describes an employer petition, a certified Labor Condition Application, and an electronic registration process for cap-subject cases.

### Official sources

- united-states-h1b-specialty-occupations: H-1B Specialty Occupations — https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/h-1b-specialty-occupations

## Optional Practical Training (OPT) for F-1 students

- ID: united-states-opt-f1
- Country: united-states
- Status: active
- Last updated: 2026-07-11T14:20:00.000Z
- Source confidence: 5/5
- Human review flagged: yes

A US post-study and in-study training authorization for F-1 students. After a DSO recommends OPT in SEVIS and endorses Form I-20, the student files Form I-765 with USCIS. Post-completion OPT generally requires at least 20 hours of work per week related to the major. STEM OPT can add 24 months for designated degrees. OPT is not permanent residence; many students later seek H-1B or other work classifications.

### Official sources

- united-states-opt-f1: Optional Practical Training (OPT) for F-1 Students — https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/students-and-exchange-visitors/optional-practical-training-opt-for-f-1-students
- united-states-study-in-states-work: Working in the United States (F-1 students) — https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/students/work/working-in-the-united-states