Allows individuals to visit Canada temporarily for tourism, visiting family or friends, or business purposes.
Applicants may need to demonstrate ties to their home country, such as employment, assets, or family, to prove their intention to return home after their visit.
Required documents may include a passport, application forms, proof of funds, and a letter of invitation (if applicable).
Allows international students to study at designated learning institutions (DLIs) in Canada.
Applicants must have been accepted by a DLI and demonstrate sufficient funds to cover tuition fees, living expenses, and return transportation.
Study permits are usually valid for the duration of the study program, with some additional time for post-graduation work permits.
A system for managing applications for permanent residency for skilled workers.
Includes the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Federal Skilled Trades Program, and the Canadian Experience Class.
Applicants are assessed based on factors such as age, education, work experience, language proficiency, and adaptability.
Candidates enter the Express Entry pool and are ranked using the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). The highest-ranked candidates are invited to apply for permanent residency through regular draws.
Skilled workers eligible for Express Entry can apply for permanent residency.
Candidates are assessed based on the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), which considers factors such as age, education, work experience, language proficiency, and adaptability.
Successful candidates receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residency and must submit a complete application within a specified time frame.
Each Canadian province and territory (except Quebec) has its own immigration programs to nominate individuals for permanent residency based on their skills, work experience, and ability to contribute to the local economy.
Applicants must first be nominated by a province or territory before applying for permanent residency to the federal government.
Canadian citizens and permanent residents can sponsor family members, including spouses, partners, children, parents, and grandparents, for permanent residency.
Sponsors must meet certain eligibility criteria and commit to supporting the sponsored individuals financially for a specified period.
Quebec has its own immigration programs separate from the federal system, including the Quebec Skilled Worker Program, Quebec Experience Program, and Quebec Business Immigration.
Applicants must meet Quebec's specific criteria and undergo a selection process administered by the Quebec government.
Immigrant entrepreneurs who have innovative business ideas and the potential to create jobs in Canada can apply for permanent residency.
Applicants must secure support from a designated organisation, demonstrate sufficient funds, and meet other eligibility criteria.
B-1 Visa (Business Visitor): For business-related visits, meetings, or consultations.
B-2 Visa (Tourist Visitor): For tourism, vacation, or visits with friends and relatives.
F-1 Visa: For academic students pursuing a full-time course of study in the U.S.
M-1 Visa: For vocational or non-academic students.
J-1 Visa: For participants in exchange programs, including students, scholars, and au pairs.
L-1A Visa: For intracompany transferees in managerial or executive positions.
L-1B Visa: For intracompany transferees with specialised knowledge.
F1 Visa: For unmarried sons and daughters of U.S. citizens.
F2A, F2B Visa: For spouses and unmarried children of permanent residents.
F3, F4 Visa: For married sons and daughters of U.S. citizens and siblings of U.S. citizens.
EB-1 Visa: For priority workers with extraordinary abilities, outstanding professors and researchers, and multinational executives.
EB-2 Visa: For individuals with advanced degrees or exceptional abilities.
EB-3 Visa: For skilled workers, professionals, and other workers.
Allows individuals to visit New Zealand for tourism, visiting family or friends, or attending business meetings. Visitor visas may be issued for single or multiple entries and for varying durations depending on the purpose of the visit.
For international students who wish to study at a New Zealand educational institution. Applicants must have been accepted by an approved educational institution and provide evidence of sufficient funds to cover tuition fees and living expenses.
Grants permanent residency status to individuals who intend to live in New Zealand permanently. There are various pathways to residency, including skilled migration, family sponsorship, and investment.
For individuals who want to establish, purchase, or invest in a business in New Zealand. Applicants must have a detailed business plan and meet specific criteria related to investment, job creation, and business viability.
Allows individuals to invest a significant amount of funds in New Zealand and obtain residency. There are different investor visa categories based on the level of investment and the applicant's business experience.
Allows partners or spouses of New Zealand citizens or residents to live and work in New Zealand. Applicants must provide evidence of their relationship and meet certain eligibility criteria.
For individuals who wish to visit their partner or spouse in New Zealand. This visa allows stays for up to nine months and may have specific requirements related to the relationship.
Standard Visitor Visa: For tourism, business meetings, or visiting friends and family.
Business Visitor Visa: For individuals coming to the UK for business-related activities.
For individuals pursuing higher education in the UK.
Family Reunion Visa: For family members joining a relative in the UK.
Spouse or Partner Visa: For spouses, civil partners, or unmarried partners of UK residents.
Start-up Visa: For individuals starting a business in the UK.
Investor Visa: For individuals making a substantial financial investment in the UK.
Europe is not a single country but a continent consisting of multiple countries, each with its own immigration policies and visa types. Therefore, the types of visas vary depending on the specific country within Europe. However, the European Union (EU) and the Schengen Area have common visa types that apply to multiple member countries.
Here are some common types of visas within Europe:
Purpose: For tourism, business, or family visits.
Applicability: Valid for all countries in the Schengen Area.
Purpose: For study, or family reunification.
Applicability: Each EU country may have its own long-term visa regulations.
Purpose: For individuals pursuing higher education in a specific country.
Eligibility: Acceptance into an approved educational institution.
Purpose: For family members joining a resident in a specific country.
Eligibility: Proof of family relationship and sponsorship.
Purpose: For individuals starting a business or making significant investments.
Eligibility: Business plan, investment criteria, or entrepreneurial skills.
Purpose: For researchers and academics conducting research in a specific country.
Eligibility: Affiliation with a research
Purpose: Allows individuals to live permanently or become citizens.
Eligibility: Meeting residency requirements, language proficiency, and other criteria.
Visitor (Tourist) Visa: Allows individuals to visit Australia for tourism, visiting family or friends, or other short-term purposes.
Visitor Visa (Subclass 600): Allows individuals to visit Australia for tourism, business, or visiting family for longer stays.
Student Visa (Subclass 500): Allows international students to study full-time at an approved Australian education institution.
Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Visa (Subclass 482): Allows employers to sponsor skilled workers to fill temporary skill shortages in Australia.
Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189): A permanent visa for skilled workers who are not sponsored by an employer, state, or family member.
Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190): A permanent visa for skilled workers nominated by a state or territory government in Australia.
Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) Visa (Subclass 186): Allows Australian employers to sponsor skilled workers for permanent residency.
Partner Visas: For spouses, de facto partners, or fiancé(e)s of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens.
Parent Visas: For parents of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens.
Child Visas: For dependent children of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens.
Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189): A permanent visa for skilled workers who are not sponsored by an employer, state, or family member.
Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190): A permanent visa for skilled workers nominated by a state or territory government in Australia.
Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) Visa (Subclass 186): Allows Australian employers to sponsor skilled workers for permanent residency.
Regional Visas: Including Subclasses 491, 494, 191, designed to encourage skilled workers to live and work in regional Australia.
Business Innovation and Investment Visa (Subclass 188/888)**: For individuals with a successful business career or investment background who want to establish a business or invest in Australia.