5 Visa Options in North America (2026)
North American visa options outside the US and Canada, primarily Mexico and Costa Rica, offer some of the most accessible residency programmes for expats. Low income thresholds and territorial taxation make this region a top choice for retirees and remote workers.
Showing 5 visa options in North America
Canada
North America
Canada Digital Nomad Visa
3.1
scoreMin Income
—
Processing
Varies
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
6 mo
→ PRRenewableDependents OK
Canada
North America
Canada Express Entry
3.0
scoreMin Income
—
Processing
24 wks–32 wks
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
—
→ PRRenewableDependents OK
Canada
North America
Canada Self-Employed Persons Program
2.7
scoreMin Income
—
Processing
Varies
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
—
→ PRDependents OK
United States
North America
US EB-5 Investor Visa
2.4
scoreMin Income
—
Processing
Varies
Difficulty
Difficult
Duration
24 mo
→ PRDependents OK
Canada
North America
Canada Start-Up Visa
2.3
scoreMin Income
—
Processing
Varies
Difficulty
Difficult
Duration
—
RenewableDependents OK