Guide
Work Visas
What is a work visa?
A work visa is a residence permit that lets you live in a country in order to take a job there. Most require a job offer from a local employer who sponsors you, though some countries run points-based or "talent" routes that let skilled people qualify without an offer in hand. They tend to be the most direct route to permanent residency, since time spent working usually counts toward it.
About this guide
This guide compares work and skilled-migration visas side by side — whether you need a job offer, the minimum salary, which occupations qualify, the education required, and how quickly the role leads to permanent residency — then links to a full breakdown of each.
Researchers and university-level academics can also use Best Countries for Researchers and Academics to compare dedicated host-led permits, post-research bridges, and selective talent routes. For North America specifically, see the USMCA work visas guide.
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Switzerland Work Permit for Non-EU Workers
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Skilled Work Residency | Swiss market rate | Yes quota; no local candidate | Managers / specialists | Degree / qualification | C permit (5–10 yrs) |
Norway Skilled Worker Residence Permit
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Skilled Work Residency | Normal Norwegian pay; degree benchmarks currently NOK 545,400–624,700/yr | Yes | Skilled occupations | Degree / vocational | 3 years |
Iceland Residence Permit Based on Work
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Work Permit Residency | — | — | — | — | — |
Hong Kong Skilled Employee Residence
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Employment Residency | Market-rate pay for the role | Yes | Professional roles not readily filled locally | Relevant degree, professional qualification, or strong experience | Potential after 7 years of ordinary residence |
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Hong Kong Skilled Migrant Visa
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Talent Residency | -- | No | Highly skilled / talented | Degree or strong professional ability | 7 years to HK PR |
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Hong Kong Top Talent Residence
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Talent Residency | HKD 2.5 million recent income for Category A | No | High earners and eligible-university graduates | No degree for Category A; eligible degree for B or C | Potential after 7 years of ordinary residence |
Denmark Work Permit for High-Paying Jobs
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Skilled Work Residency | DKK 552,000/yr (~USD $80k) | Yes | Any (pay-based) | — | 8 years |
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Denmark Work Permit for In-Demand Jobs
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Skilled Work Residency | Agreed pay | Yes | Shortage occupations | Qualification | 8 years |
Sweden Work Permit for Employees
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Skilled Work Residency | SEK 34,470/mo standard floor; listed exemptions differ | Yes | Most occupations | — | 4 years |
Germany Athlete or Esports Work Visa
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Talent Residency | €50,700/yr | Yes | Athletes / coaches / esports | Professional profile | 5 years |
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Germany Intra-Company Transfer Work Permit
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Intracompany Residency | Comparable local terms | Yes same company group | Managers / specialists / trainees | Role-specific qualifications | Usually temporary |
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Germany Job Seeker Visa
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Job Seeker Residency | — | No points-based | Skilled (job-seeker) | Degree or vocational | Via job → 5 years |
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Germany Recognition Partnership Visa
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Skilled Work Residency | — | Yes | Recognized skilled trades | Vocational qualification | 5 years |
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Germany Researcher Visa
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Talent Residency | Research contract / funding | Yes host or contract | Researchers | PhD / PhD-level access | 4 years |
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Germany Skilled Worker Residence Card
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Skilled Work Residency | €50,700 (€45,934 shortage) | Yes | Graduate occupations | University degree | Blue Card → PR 21–33 mo |
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Germany Visa for Experienced Workers
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Skilled Work Residency | €45,630/yr or collective agreement | Yes | Non-regulated skilled roles / IT | Foreign qualification or IT experience | 5 years |
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Germany Work Permit for Assistant Nurses
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Work Residency | €55,770/yr if 45+ | Yes | Assistant nursing | Assistant-nursing training | 5 years |
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Germany Work Permit for Employed Artists
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Talent Residency | -- | Yes | Culture / entertainment | Artist profile | 5 years |
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Germany Work Permit for Language Teachers
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Work Residency | Local teacher conditions | Yes | Native-language teaching | Teaching profile | 5 years |
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Germany Work Permit for Professional Drivers
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Work Residency | €55,770/yr if 45+ | Yes | HGV / bus drivers | Driver license / qualification | 5 years |
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Germany Work Qualification Recognition Visa
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Skilled Work Residency | €1,200 gross/mo or funds | No | Recognition-heavy professions | Partial recognition | After recognition -> skilled work |
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Germany Work Visa for Qualified Professionals
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Skilled Work Residency | Market rate; €55,770/yr if 45+ | Yes | Qualified employment | Degree / vocational | 3 years |
Ireland Critical Skills Employment Permit
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Skilled Work Residency | €40,904; €36,848 for a relevant recent graduate; over €68,911 for another eligible professional role | Yes | Critical Skills list, or another eligible professional role over the higher pay threshold | Relevant degree for the listed-role track; the high-pay track can rely on necessary experience | Stamp 4 upgrade after 21 months of qualifying employment |
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Ireland General Employment Permit
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Skilled Work Residency | Usually €36,605; lower published thresholds apply to specified roles and recent Irish graduates | Yes; a Labour Market Needs Test usually applies | Most occupations not on the Ineligible List | — | May support Long Term Residency after 5 years of qualifying employment-permit residence |
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Ireland Intra-Company Transfer Permit
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Employment Residency | — | — | — | — | — |
Singapore Flexible Work Pass for Top Talent
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Work Residency | SGD 30,000/month on a salary track; listed outstanding-achievement applicants may apply without it | No for the past-salary or achievement route; yes for the future-employment route | Top earners / talent | — | Any PR application is separate and discretionary |
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Singapore Professional Work Visa
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Work Residency | Current starting minimum SGD 5,600/month (SGD 6,200 finance), increasing with age; SGD 6,000/SGD 6,600 for new applications from 1 January 2027 | Yes | Professionals / managers | No universal degree requirement; qualifications are one COMPASS criterion | PR (selective) |
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Singapore Skilled Worker Visa
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Work Residency | Current starting minimum SGD 3,300/month (SGD 3,800 finance), increasing with age; SGD 3,600/SGD 4,000 for new applications from 1 January 2027 | Yes | Mid-skilled roles | No single pathway-wide diploma requirement stated on MOM's current eligibility page | PR (selective) |
Australia National Innovation Visa
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Talent Residency | — | No | Exceptional talent | — | Direct PR |
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Australia Permanent Employer-Nominated Visa
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Employer Sponsored Residency | AUD 76,515 | Yes | Skilled list | — | Direct PR |
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Australia Regional Employer-Sponsored Visa
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Employer Sponsored Residency | AUD 76,515 | Yes regional | Regional skilled list | — | → PR after 3 yrs |
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Australia Skilled Independent Visa
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Skilled Worker Residency | — | No points | Skilled list | Skills assessment | Direct PR |
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Australia Skilled Nominated Visa
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Skilled Worker Residency | — | No state nom | State-nominated occupations | Skills assessment | Direct PR |
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Australia Skilled Regional Permanent Visa
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Skilled Worker Residency | — | — | — | — | — |
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Australia Skilled Regional Visa
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Skilled Worker Residency | — | No regional nom | Regional occupations | Skills assessment | → PR after 3 yrs |
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Australia Skills in Demand Visa
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Employer Sponsored Residency | AUD 76,515 (Core) | Yes sponsor | Skilled occupation list | — | Via ENS |
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Australia Training Visa
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Work Permit Residency | — | — | — | — | — |
Netherlands Company Transfer Residence Permit
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Employment Residency | — | — | — | — | — |
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Netherlands Researcher Residence Permit
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Research Residency | — | — | — | — | — |
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Netherlands Seasonal Work Residence Permit
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Seasonal Work Residency | — | — | — | — | — |
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Netherlands Single Permit for Paid Employment
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Employment Residency | — | — | — | — | — |
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Netherlands Skilled Worker Residence Card
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Skilled Work Residency | €5,942/month in 2026; €4,754 reduced criterion | Yes | Highly qualified employment | Relevant degree or qualifying experience | 5 years |
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Netherlands Startup Employee Permit
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Employment Residency | — | — | — | — | — |
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Netherlands Work Permit for Skilled Migrants
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Skilled Work Residency | €5,942/month age 30+; €4,357 under 30; €3,122 reduced criterion in 2026 | Yes recognized sponsor | Highly skilled roles | — | 5 years |
Finland Specialist Residence Permit
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Skilled Work Residency | €3,937/mo | Yes | Specialist roles | Degree | 4 years |
Belgium Combined Work Residence for Employees
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Work Permit Residency | Sector minimum | Yes labor-market test | Most occupations | — | 5 years |
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Belgium Intra-Corporate Transferee Permit
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Employment Residency | — | — | — | — | — |
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Belgium Researcher Residence
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Talent Residency | — | Yes hosting agreement | Researchers | PhD / research | 5 years |
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Belgium Seasonal Worker Permit
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Seasonal Work Residency | — | — | — | — | — |
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Belgium Skilled Worker Residence Card
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Skilled Worker Residency | ~€63,586–66,377 (by region) | Yes | Graduate occupations | University degree | 5 years |
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Belgium Work Residence Permit for Trainees
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Employment Residency | — | — | — | — | — |
UK Cross-Border Worker Permit
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Work Permit Other | — | — | — | — | — |
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UK Fast-Growth Company Work Visa
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Skilled Worker Residency | £41,700 (going rate) | Yes scale-up | Scale-up roles | — | 5 years |
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UK Global Talent Visa
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Talent Residency | — | No endorsed | Tech / science / arts leaders | — | 3–5 years |
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UK Health and Care Worker Visa
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Skilled Worker Residency | £25,000+ (health rate) | Yes | Health & care roles | — | 5 years |
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UK International Sportsperson Visa
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Talent Residency | Sponsor-set | Yes | Elite sportspersons / qualified coaches | Governing-body endorsement | 5 years |
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UK Minister of Religion Visa
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Religion Residency | Sponsor-set | Yes | Faith-community roles | Role fit + English | 5 years |
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UK Overseas Business Representative Visa
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Employment Residency | Employer-set | Yes | Overseas newspaper / news agency / broadcasting representative | English requirement | 5 years |
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UK Overseas Domestic Worker Visa
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Employment Residency | Contract/pay proof | Yes | Domestic worker accompanying overseas employer | - | No direct PR path |
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UK Skilled Worker Visa
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Skilled Worker Residency | £41,700 (or going rate) | Yes licensed sponsor | Eligible occupations | — | 5 years |
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UK Temporary Work Visas
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Work Permit Residency | Varies by route | Yes | Seasonal / creative / religious / exchange / treaty-covered work | Varies | No direct PR path |
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UK Work Visa for Top-University Graduates
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Talent Residency | — | No | Top-global-university grads | Bachelor's+ (eligible uni) | Via switch to work |
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UK Work Visas for Overseas Business Transfers
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Work Permit Residency | Route-specific; £52,500+ SSW | Yes intra-company | Senior / specialist roles | — | Not directly |
New Zealand Accredited Employer Work Visa
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Skilled Worker Residency | Market rate; legal minimum | Yes accredited | Most occupations | — | Via SMC |
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New Zealand Care Worker Residence Visa
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Skilled Worker Residency | — | — | — | — | — |
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New Zealand Religious Worker Resident Visa
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Religion Residency | — | — | — | — | — |
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New Zealand Skilled Migrant Resident Visa
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Skilled Worker Residency | Pre-24 August 2026: usually NZD 35 or NZD 52.50 an hour by skill level | Yes | Skilled (points) | — | Direct residence |
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New Zealand Specific Purpose Work Visa
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Work Permit Residency | — | — | — | — | — |
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New Zealand Straight to Residence Visa
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Skilled Worker Residency | Market rate | Yes | Tier 1 Green List | Varies | Straight to residence |
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New Zealand Transport Work to Residence Visa
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Skilled Worker Residency | — | — | — | — | — |
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New Zealand Work to Residence Visa
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Skilled Worker Residency | Market rate | Yes | Tier 2 Green List | Varies | Residence after 2 yrs |
UAE Employer-Sponsored Work Visa
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Work Residency | Market rate | Yes | Most occupations | — | No standard PR (renewable) |
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UAE Golden Visa for Exceptional Talent
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Work Residency | AED 30,000/mo (some categories) | Varies nomination | Specialists / talent | — | 10-yr golden visa |
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UAE Self-Sponsored Residence Visa
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Work Residency | AED 15,000/mo | Yes | Skilled roles | Bachelor's | 5-yr renewable |
Canada Atlantic Permanent Residence
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Employment Residency | — | — | — | — | — |
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Canada Employer-Specific Work Permit
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Work Permit Residency | — | — | — | — | — |
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Canada Experience-Based Permanent Residence
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Skilled Worker Residency | — | No | Canadian skilled experience | — | Direct PR |
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Canada Permanent Residence for Doctors
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Skilled Worker Residency | — | — | — | — | — |
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Canada Provincial Nominee Residence
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Provincial Nominee Residency | — | Often | Province-nominated occupations | Varies | Direct PR |
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Canada Quebec Skilled Worker Residence
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Skilled Worker Residency | — | Varies | Quebec selection | Varies | Quebec → PR |
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Canada Skilled Trades Permanent Residence
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Skilled Worker Residency | — | Sometimes | Skilled trades | — | Direct PR |
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Canada Skilled Worker Permanent Residence
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Skilled Worker Residency | — | No | Skilled (TEER 0–3) | Post-secondary (ECA) | Direct PR |
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Canada U.S.-Mexico Professional Work Permit
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Work Permit Residency | — | Yes | USMCA professions | Bachelor's | Not directly |
South Korea Skilled Work Visa
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Skilled Work Residency | Varies by E-7 subcategory under the annual MOJ notice | Yes | Designated E-7 occupations | Subcategory-specific degree, experience, license, or points | Separate F-2 or F-5 criteria apply |
Luxembourg Athlete or Coach Residence
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Talent Residency | — | — | — | — | — |
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Luxembourg Company Transfer Residence
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Work Residency | — | — | — | — | — |
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Luxembourg Posted Worker Residence Permit
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Work Residency | — | — | — | — | — |
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Luxembourg Researcher Residence Permit
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Research Residency | — | — | — | — | — |
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Luxembourg Salaried Worker Residence Permit
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Skilled Work Residency | Market rate | Yes labor-market test | Most occupations | Not specified | 5 years |
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Luxembourg Seasonal Worker Residence Permit
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Seasonal Work Residency | — | — | — | — | — |
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Luxembourg Skilled Worker Residence Card
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Skilled Work Residency | €65,652 | Yes | Graduate occupations | University degree | 5 years |
U.S. Company Transfer Visa
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Intracompany Residency | — | Yes same employer | Managers / specialized knowledge | — | L-1A → EB-1C |
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U.S. Employer-Sponsored Green Card
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Employer Sponsored Residency | — | — | — | — | — |
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U.S. Extraordinary Ability Visa
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Talent Residency | — | Yes or agent | Extraordinary ability | — | Via EB-1 |
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U.S. National Interest Waiver Green Card
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Talent Residency | — | No waiver | Advanced degree / national interest | Master's+ or exceptional | Direct green card |
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U.S. Priority Worker Green Card
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Talent Residency | — | Varies | Extraordinary ability / execs | — | Direct green card |
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U.S. Religious Worker Green Card
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Religion Residency | — | — | — | — | — |
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U.S. Religious Worker Visa
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Religion Residency | — | — | — | — | — |
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U.S. Specialty Occupation Work Visa
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Skilled Worker Residency | Prevailing wage | Yes | Specialty occupations | Bachelor's+ | Via employer green card |
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U.S. Temporary or Seasonal Work Visa
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Work Permit Residency | — | — | — | — | — |
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U.S. Work Status for Canadians or Mexicans
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Skilled Worker Residency | — | Yes | USMCA professions list | Bachelor's / credentials | Not directly |
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U.S. Work Visa for Australian Professionals
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Skilled Worker Residency | — | — | — | — | — |
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U.S. Work Visa for Chileans or Singaporeans
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Skilled Worker Residency | — | — | — | — | — |
Austria Seasonal Worker Residence
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Skilled Work Residency | Collective-agreement pay | Yes labor-market test | Regular workers | — | 5 years |
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Austria Shortage-Occupation Work Residence
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Skilled Work Residency | Applicable legal, regulatory, or collective-agreement pay | Yes | Shortage occupation list | Vocational / degree | 5 years |
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Austria Skilled Worker Residence Card
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Skilled Work Residency | €55,678 gross/year in 2026, including special payments | Yes | Graduate occupations | 3-year tertiary program, or qualifying recent ICT experience | 5 years |
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Austria Work Residence for Key Workers
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Skilled Work Residency | €3,465 gross/month in 2026, plus special payments | Yes points | Key workers | Qualification | 5 years |
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Austria Work Residence for Skilled Workers
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Skilled Work Residency | — | No points; job-seeker | Very highly qualified | Degree | RWR+ → PR 5 yrs |
Slovenia Single Residence and Work Permit
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Skilled Work Residency | — | Yes for the employment track | — | — | — |
Japan Engineer and Specialist Work Visa
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Work Residency | Comparable Japanese-worker remuneration | Qualifying contract with a Japan organization | Specified professional and international-services activities | Related education or applicable experience alternative | Usually the general PR rules unless an exception applies |
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Japan Highly Skilled Professional Visa
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Work Residency | Points-based; JPY ¥3M floor for HSP(i)(b) and HSP(i)(c) | A concrete qualifying Japan activity is required | Three specified highly skilled activity groups | No single universal degree rule; the official points and activity criteria control | Potentially 1 year at 80 points or 3 years at 70 points |
Israel B/1 Work Visa
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Work Residency | At least 2× the average wage for the expert-salary category | Yes | A qualifying foreign-expert category | — | Not a PR path |
Spain Employee Work Visa
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Work Permit Residency | Sector minimum | Yes; national-employment rule or exception must be met | Any qualifying role if the national-employment rule or an exception is met | — | 5 years |
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Spain Highly Qualified Professional Permit
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Skilled Work Residency | Role-appropriate pay and employment conditions under the current UGE-CE assessment | Yes | Highly qualified roles | Degree / experience | 5 years |
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Spain Skilled Worker Residence Card
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Skilled Work Residency | €41,356.36 general; €33,085.09 limited reduction (June 2026) | Yes | Highly qualified role; shortage status only affects limited salary reduction | 3-year higher education or qualifying experience | 5 years |
France Employee or Temporary Worker Permit
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Work Permit Residency | No single special pathway threshold; pay must meet French law and the contract rules | Yes | Labor-market test or exemption depends on the job and location | Depends on the job and any regulated-profession rules | Separate long-term residence application |
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France Skilled Worker Residence Card
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Skilled Work Residency | €59,373 gross per year as of June 2026 | Yes | Highly qualified work relevant to the degree or experience | At least 3 years of higher education or qualifying comparable experience | Separate long-term residence application |
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France Talent Visa for Artists
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Talent Residency | — | — | — | — | — |
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France Talent Visa for Medical Professionals
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Skilled Work Residency | — | — | — | — | — |
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France Talent Visa for Renowned People
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Talent Residency | — | — | — | — | — |
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France Talent Visa for Researchers
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Talent Residency | — | — | — | — | — |
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France Talent Visa for Skilled Employees
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Skilled Work Residency | €39,582 gross per year for the listed employee Talent categories | Yes / qualifying | No blanket shortage-occupation test; the job must fit a listed Talent category | Category-specific: a qualifying French degree, innovative-company role, or intra-company assignment | A separate long-term-residence or nationality application may become possible later |
Italy Intra-Company Transfer Permit
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Employment Residency | — | — | — | — | — |
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Italy Religious Activity Visa
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Religion Residency | — | — | — | — | Usually 5 years after qualifying residence |
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Italy Researcher Residence
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Talent Residency | — | Host or research agreement required | — | Usually advanced academic or research profile | Usually 5 years after qualifying residence |
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Italy Skilled Worker Residence Card
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Skilled Work Residency | About €36,300 in January 2026; verify the live official figure | Yes | Graduate occupations | — | 5 years |
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Italy Subordinate Work Visa
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Work Permit Residency | — | Yes | — | — | 5 years |
Taiwan Gold Card for Skilled Professionals
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Skilled Work Residency | TWD 160,000/mo (or talent criteria) | No open work | Special professionals | — | 5 years (APRC) |
Czech Residence and Work Permit
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Skilled Work Residency | Must meet the current employee-card employment rules | Yes | All kinds of employment can qualify | Only what the job, employer, or regulated profession requires | — |
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Czech Skilled Worker Residence Card
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Skilled Work Residency | CZK 73,823 gross/month (1 May 2026–30 April 2027) | Yes | A registered Blue Card vacancy requiring high qualifications | Usually at least 3 years of higher vocational/university education; designated professional-skill alternative | — |
Greece Skilled Worker Residence Card
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Skilled Work Residency | 1.6× Greece's average gross annual salary | Yes | Highly qualified employment | Higher-education qualification or accepted equivalent experience | Long-term residence is a separate application |
Andorra Residence and Work Authorization
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Employment Residency | Andorra wage | Yes employer + quota | Quota occupations | — | 10 years |
Poland Intra-Company Transfer Permit
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Employment Residency | — | — | — | — | — |
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Poland Researcher Residence
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Talent Residency | — | — | Researchers and development workers | — | Qualifying residence may count toward EU long-term residence under separate rules |
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Poland Seasonal Work Residence
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Employment Residency | — | — | — | — | — |
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Poland Skilled Worker Residence Card
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Skilled Work Residency | PLN 160,264.08 gross/year for applications submitted in 2026 | Yes | Highly qualified employment | At least 3 years of higher education or qualifying professional experience | Qualifying Blue Card residence can count toward EU long-term residence |
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Poland Temporary Residence and Work Permit
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Work Permit Residency | ≥ minimum wage | Yes; the old labor-market test was abolished on 1 June 2025 | Most occupations | — | Qualifying residence may count toward EU long-term residence |
Saudi Exceptional Talent Residence
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Talent Residency | No fixed salary | No | Exceptional sport / culture / arts | No fixed degree; recognized achievement is central | Potential after meeting the five-year product conditions |
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Saudi Expert Professional Residence
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Talent Residency | SAR 14,000 monthly for researchers; higher for other branches | Yes | Health / science / research / executive leadership | Branch-specific education, points, and recommendations | Potential after meeting the five-year product conditions |
Portugal Athlete Work Residence
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Employment Residency | — | — | — | — | — |
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Portugal Employed Work Residence
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Work Permit Residency | ≥ min wage | Yes labor-market test | Most occupations | — | 5 years |
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Portugal Intra-Company Transfer Residence
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Employment Residency | — | — | — | — | — |
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Portugal Religious Residence
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Religion Residency | — | — | — | — | — |
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Portugal Researcher Residence
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Talent Residency | — | — | — | — | — |
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Portugal Residence for Cultural Professionals
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Talent Residency | — | — | — | — | — |
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Portugal Skilled Job Seeker Visa
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Job Seeker Residency | — | No job-seeker | Any (job search) | — | Via job → 5 yrs |
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Portugal Skilled Professional Work Residence
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Skilled Work Residency | ~1.5× avg salary | Yes | Highly qualified roles | Degree | 5 years |
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Portugal Skilled Worker Residence Card
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Skilled Work Residency | €21,030 | Yes | Graduate occupations | University degree | 5 years |
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Portugal Technology Professional Work Visa
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Skilled Work Residency | Company-set | Yes certified company | Tech roles | — | 5 years |
Chile Employee Temporary Residence
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Employment Residency | No fixed route-wide salary stated by SERMIG | Yes — signed contract or formal offer | Not a route-wide requirement | No route-wide minimum | Separate permanent-residence period review |
Slovakia Skilled Worker Residence Card
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Skilled Work Residency | €1,944 gross/month in 2026; €1,620 for a qualifying recent graduate | Yes | Highly qualified employment; no labor-market test, but employer confirmation is required | Relevant university qualification, or accepted advanced skills for certain ICT roles | Separate long-term-residence application after the qualifying residence period |
Türkiye Skilled Worker Residence Card
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Work Residency | — | Not a single universal requirement; evidence depends on profile | — | — | — |
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Türkiye Work Visa and Work Permit
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Work Residency | From the gross minimum wage to 5 times it, depending on the role | Yes | — | — | — |
Argentina Work Visa
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Employer Sponsored Residency | Contract wage | Yes | No general shortage-list test stated on the official route page | — | Separate PR application; generally 2 years for MERCOSUR nationals or 3 for others |
Uruguay Residence for Local Employment
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Work Residency | At least Uruguay's national minimum wage | Yes | — | — | — |
Romania Skilled Worker Residence Card
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Skilled Worker Residency | €20,782/yr | Yes | Graduate occupations | University degree | 5 years |
Bahamas Work Permit
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Employer Sponsored Residency | Market rate | Named employer and vacancy for employer-sponsored work | — | — | — |
Georgia Work Residence Permit for Employees
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Work Residency | Monthly remuneration or permitted funds of at least 5 times the current average-consumer subsistence minimum | Yes | No general shortage list stated on the official residence-permit page | — | Permanent residence may be available after 10 years on temporary residence permits, subject to exclusions |
Trinidad and Tobago Work Permit
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Work Permit Residency | — | — | — | — | — |
Malaysia Employment Pass
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Work Residency | MYR 5,000+/mo (tiered) | Yes | Managerial / technical | Degree | PR after 5 yrs (selective) |
Thailand Long-Stay Visa for Wealth or Skills
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Employment Residency | Category-specific; USD $80,000 is one standard income test | Varies | High-skilled professionals | Not universal; relevant degrees support certain lower-income bands | 5 years initially, then possible 5-year extension; not PR |
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Thailand Non-Immigrant B Work Visa
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Employment Residency | No single universal Non-B minimum; extension and work-permit rules vary | Yes | Role must not be prohibited or restricted | — | No automatic PR; any later application is separate, quota-limited, and discretionary |
Bulgaria EU Blue Card for Skilled Workers
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Skilled Worker Residency | Current Bulgarian threshold (formula-based) | Yes | — | — | — |
Barbados Work Permit
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Work Permit Residency | — | — | — | — | — |
Grenada Work Permit
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Work Permit Residency | — | — | — | — | — |
Mauritius Skilled Employee Residence
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Employment Residency | MUR 50,000 basic pay per month | Yes | Qualifying professional employment | Role-specific qualifications and experience | Separate permanent-residence criteria |
Bosnia and Herzegovina Skilled Worker Permit
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Skilled Worker Residency | At least 1.5 times the officially published average gross annual income | Yes | Highly qualified role after the required recruitment process | Higher education plus 5 years of relevant post-education experience | Potentially after 5 years of qualifying continuous residence, subject to permanent-residence rules |
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Bosnia and Herzegovina Work Residence
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Work Permit Residency | The employment contract and applicable labor rules control; no single pathway-wide salary is stated | Yes; the employer normally files the work-permit application | Subject to the competent authority's quota and work-permit rules | — | Potentially after 5 years of qualifying continuous residence, subject to permanent-residence rules |
Mexico Employer-Sponsored Work Residence
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Employer Sponsored Residency | Contract wage | Yes | Not treaty-limited; most occupations | — | 4 years (→ PR) |
Dominican Republic Temporary Labor Residence
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Employment Residency | No route-wide minimum stated by DGM | Yes | No route-wide occupation list | No route-wide minimum stated by DGM | Separate category-change and permanent-residence process |
Ecuador Residence for Dependent Work
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Employer Sponsored Residency | — | Yes | — | — | — |
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Ecuador Work Visa for Qualified Professionals
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Skilled Worker Residency | — | No | — | — | — |
Peru Worker Resident Status
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Employment Residency | Contract wage | Yes | No occupation list | No general degree rule | — |
Brazil Work Visa
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Employer Sponsored Residency | Contract wage | Yes | — | — | — |
Colombia Migrant Worker Visa
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Employment Residency | — | Yes | — | — | 5 qualifying years |
Fiji Work Permit
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Work Permit Residency | — | — | — | — | — |
Paraguay Residence Pathway for Employees
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Employment Residency | — | — | — | — | — |
Vietnam Work Visa
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Work Residency | No universal immigration salary threshold in Decree 219 | Yes; a Vietnamese employer or host normally drives the filing | Manager, executive director, expert, technical worker, or a defined exemption class | Varies; expert routes require a university-level qualification, while other categories use different tests | No general permanent-residence route based only on work status |
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Vietnam Work Visa for Exceptional Talent
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Work Residency | No universal salary threshold; exact category criteria apply | An official sponsor request or official preferential-status evidence is required | Only categories defined by the governing law or decree | Varies by category | No automatic permanent-residence conversion |
South Africa Critical Skills Work Visa
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Skilled Work Residency | -- | Yes | Critical Skills List | SAQA-evaluated qualification | Work visa first |
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South Africa General Work Residence
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Employment Residency | No single fixed amount; salary contributes to points | Yes | Roles that can reach the 100-point threshold | No single minimum; qualifications contribute to points | Separate permanent-residence assessment |
Philippines Pre-Arranged Employment Visa
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Work Residency | No single published 9(g) minimum; contract and labor rules apply | Yes | Subject to current DOLE labor-market rules | Role-specific qualifications | No automatic PR; any permanent route is separate |
Belize Temporary Employment Permit
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Work Residency | No single published pathway-wide salary threshold | Yes for an employee; no for a qualifying self-employed filing | Published categories include professional, technical, general, agricultural, self-employed, entertainment, religious, education, volunteer, trade, and limited domestic roles | A university degree is required for the professional-worker fee category, not every permit category | A separate PR application can follow the one-year legal-residence and 14-day-absence rules |
El Salvador Work Residence
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Employment Residency | No single published F3 threshold; lawful contract terms apply | Yes for dependent employment; no for a documented independent activity | — | — | — |
No pathways match that filter.