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
Min Income
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
Processing
2-13 wks
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
6 mo
Canada
North America
Canada Express Entry
Min Income
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Processing
24-32 wks
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
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Canada
North America
Canada Self-Employed Persons Program
Min Income
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
Processing
Varies
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
United States
North America
US EB-5 Investor Visa
Min Income
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
Processing
Varies
Difficulty
Difficult
Duration
24 mo
Canada
North America
Canada Start-Up Visa
Min Income
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
Processing
Varies
Difficulty
Difficult
Duration
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