Work & Study Visa Guides — 30+ Countries

Clear, structured guides to work and study visas across 30+ countries — what each visa allows, how long it takes, what it costs, and whether it can lead to permanent residence. Then check which ones fit you.

Australia

Global Talent Visa (858)Work Skilled Independent Visa (189)Permanent Student Visa (500)Study Skilled Nominated Visa (190)Permanent Temporary Skill Shortage (482)Work

Austria

EU Blue Card AustriaWork Red-White-Red CardWork

Belgium

EU Blue Card BelgiumWork Single PermitWork

Brazil

VITEM V Work VisaWork Digital Nomad Visa (VITEM XIV)Work

Canada

Post-Graduation Work PermitWork Provincial Nominee ProgramPermanent Express Entry (FSW and CEC)Permanent Canadian Study PermitStudy Temporary Work Permit (LMIA)Work

Costa Rica

Rentista ResidencyWork Digital Nomad VisaWork

Czech Republic

EU Blue Card Czech RepublicWork Employee CardWork

Denmark

Fast Track SchemeWork Positive List SchemeWork Pay Limit SchemeWork

Estonia

Digital Nomad VisaWork Startup VisaBusiness

Finland

Specialist Work PermitWork Startup PermitBusiness

France

Student Visa (VLS-TS)Study EU Blue Card FranceWork Talent PassportWork

Germany

EU Blue Card GermanyWork Freelance VisaBusiness Skilled Worker VisaWork Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte)Work

Hong Kong

Top Talent Pass SchemeWork Employment VisaWork Quality Migrant Admission SchemeWork

India

Employment VisaWork Student VisaStudy Business VisaBusiness

Ireland

General Employment PermitWork Critical Skills Employment PermitWork

Italy

Decreto Flussi Work PermitWork EU Blue Card ItalyWork Italy Startup VisaBusiness

Japan

Highly Skilled ProfessionalWork Specified Skilled WorkerWork Student VisaStudy Engineer / Specialist in HumanitiesWork

Malaysia

Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H)Other DE Rantau Nomad PassWork Employment Pass (Category 1)Work

Mexico

Temporary Resident Work VisaWork Digital Nomad Temporary ResidencyWork

Netherlands

Startup VisaBusiness Highly Skilled MigrantWork Orientation Year (Zoekjaar)Work

New Zealand

Skilled Migrant CategoryPermanent Student VisaStudy Accredited Employer Work VisaWork

Norway

Skilled Worker PermitWork Student Residence PermitStudy

Poland

EU Blue Card PolandWork Temporary Residence PermitWork

Portugal

Tech VisaWork D7 Passive Income VisaOther Digital Nomad Visa (D8)Work

Singapore

ONE PassWork Tech.PassWork S PassWork Employment Pass (EP)Work

South Africa

Critical Skills Work VisaWork General Work VisaWork

South Korea

E-7 Specialist OccupationWork D-2 Student VisaStudy D-8 Corporate InvestmentBusiness

Spain

Entrepreneur VisaBusiness Non-Lucrative VisaOther Digital Nomad VisaWork

Sweden

Student Residence PermitStudy Swedish Work PermitWork

Switzerland

Swiss L Permit (Short-term)Work Swiss B Permit (Residence)Work

Thailand

Smart VisaWork LTR Visa (Long-Term Resident)Work Non-Immigrant B VisaWork

United Arab Emirates

Remote Work VisaWork Green Visa (5-year)Work Employment Residence VisaWork Golden Visa (10-year)Permanent

United Kingdom

Innovator Founder VisaBusiness Graduate VisaWork Student VisaStudy Skilled Worker VisaWork Global Talent VisaWork

United States

F-1 Student VisaStudy EB-2 Advanced DegreePermanent H-1B Specialty OccupationWork O-1 Extraordinary AbilityWork L-1 Intracompany TransferWork EB-1 Priority WorkersPermanent

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Based on certified U.S. Department of Labor and USCIS visa-sponsorship filings. A filing record is a strong signal, not a guarantee for any individual application.