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

Digital Nomad

Canada Digital Nomad Visa

3.1
score
Admin ease 1.7/5

Min Income

Processing

Varies

Difficulty

Easy

Duration

6 mo

→ PRRenewableDependents OK

Canada

North America

Other

Canada Express Entry

3.0
score
Admin ease 1.8/5

Min Income

Processing

24 wks–32 wks

Difficulty

Moderate

Duration

→ PRRenewableDependents OK

Canada

North America

Freelancer

Canada Self-Employed Persons Program

2.7
score
Admin ease 1.3/5

Min Income

Processing

Varies

Difficulty

Moderate

Duration

→ PRDependents OK

United States

North America

Investor

US EB-5 Investor Visa

2.4
score
Admin ease 1.5/5

Min Income

Processing

Varies

Difficulty

Difficult

Duration

24 mo

→ PRDependents OK

Canada

North America

Other

Canada Start-Up Visa

2.3
score
Admin ease 1.0/5

Min Income

Processing

Varies

Difficulty

Difficult

Duration

RenewableDependents OK
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