41+ Other Visas Compared (2026)

This category covers specialised or hybrid visa programs that do not fit standard classifications. Examples include talent visas, startup founder visas, cultural exchange visas, and country-specific programmes with unique eligibility criteria.

Showing 41 other visas

Panama

Latin America

Other

Panama Friendly Nations Visa

4.5
score
Admin ease 2.9/5

Min Income

—

Processing

Varies

Difficulty

Easy

Duration

24 mo

→ PR in 2yrRenewableDependents OK
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Slovenia

Europe

Other

Slovenia Type D Long-Stay Visa

3.2
score
Admin ease 1.9/5

Min Income

$1,200/mo

Processing

4 wks–8 wks

Difficulty

Moderate

Duration

12 mo

→ PR in 10yrDependents OK
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Germany

Europe

Other

Germany EU Blue Card

3.2
score
Admin ease 1.9/5

Min Income

$4,225/mo

Processing

12 wks–13 wks

Difficulty

Moderate

Duration

48 mo

→ PR in 3yrRenewableDependents OK
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United Kingdom

Europe

Other

UK Innovator Founder Visa

3.1
score
Admin ease 1.8/5

Min Income

—

Processing

3 wks–8 wks

Difficulty

Difficult

Duration

36 mo

→ PRRenewableDependents OK
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Austria

Europe

Other

Austria Red-White-Red Card

3.0
score
Admin ease 1.1/5

Min Income

—

Processing

Varies

Difficulty

Difficult

Duration

24 mo

→ PRRenewableDependents OK
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Portugal

Europe

Other

Portugal D2 Entrepreneur Visa

3.0
score
Admin ease 2.5/5

Min Income

—

Processing

~26 wks

Difficulty

Moderate

Duration

24 mo

→ PR in 2yrRenewableDependents OK
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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
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Australia

Oceania

Other

Australia Global Talent Visa (858)

2.9
score
Admin ease 1.9/5

Min Income

—

Processing

8 wks–26 wks

Difficulty

Difficult

Duration

—

→ PRDependents OK
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Poland

Europe

Other

Poland Startup Visa

2.7
score
Admin ease 1.6/5

Min Income

—

Processing

4 wks–8 wks

Difficulty

Moderate

Duration

36 mo

Renewable
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Ireland

Europe

Other

Ireland Critical Skills Employment Permit

2.6
score
Admin ease 2.2/5

Min Income

—

Processing

~4 wks

Difficulty

Moderate

Duration

24 mo

→ PR in 2yrRenewableDependents OK
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United Kingdom

Europe

Other

UK Skilled Worker Visa

2.6
score
Admin ease 1.8/5

Min Income

—

Processing

3 wks–8 wks

Difficulty

Moderate

Duration

60 mo

→ PR in 5yrRenewableDependents OK
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New Zealand

Oceania

Other

New Zealand Skilled Migrant Visa

2.6
score
Admin ease 1.3/5

Min Income

—

Processing

Varies

Difficulty

Difficult

Duration

—

→ PRDependents OK
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Singapore

Asia

Other

Singapore ONE Pass

2.5
score
Admin ease 1.0/5

Min Income

—

Processing

Varies

Difficulty

Difficult

Duration

60 mo

→ PRRenewableDependents OK
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United Kingdom

Europe

Other

UK Global Talent Visa

2.5
score
Admin ease 1.9/5

Min Income

—

Processing

3 wks–8 wks

Difficulty

Difficult

Duration

60 mo

→ PR in 3yrRenewableDependents OK
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Kazakhstan

Asia

Other

Kazakhstan Highly Qualified Specialist Permit

2.5
score
Admin ease 1.0/5

Min Income

—

Processing

Varies

Difficulty

Moderate

Duration

—

RenewableDependents OK
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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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Denmark

Europe

Other

Denmark Start-Up Visa

2.3
score
Admin ease 1.7/5

Min Income

—

Processing

4 wks

Difficulty

Difficult

Duration

24 mo

→ PRRenewableDependents OK
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Thailand

Asia

Other

Thailand Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa

2.2
score
Admin ease 1.0/5

Min Income

$6,666.67/mo

Processing

Varies

Difficulty

Moderate

Duration

60 mo

RenewableDependents OK
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Germany

Europe

Other

Germany Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte)

2.2
score
Admin ease 1.0/5

Min Income

—

Processing

Varies

Difficulty

Moderate

Duration

12 mo

→ PRDependents OK
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India

Asia

Other

India e-Business Visa

2.2
score
Admin ease 1.0/5

Min Income

—

Processing

Varies

Difficulty

Moderate

Duration

12 mo

Renewable
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Thailand

Asia

Other

Thailand Elite Visa

2.2
score
Admin ease 1.2/5

Min Income

—

Processing

~13 wks

Difficulty

Moderate

Duration

60 mo

RenewableDependents OK
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Malaysia

Asia

Other

Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H)

2.1
score
Admin ease 1.1/5

Min Income

—

Processing

8 wks–12 wks

Difficulty

Moderate

Duration

—

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Singapore

Asia

Other

Singapore Tech.Pass

2.1
score
Admin ease 1.0/5

Min Income

—

Processing

Varies

Difficulty

Not rated

Duration

—

RenewableDependents OK
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Germany

Europe

Other

Germany Job Seeker Visa

2.1
score
Admin ease 1.4/5

Min Income

—

Processing

4 wks–12 wks

Difficulty

Moderate

Duration

—

Renewable
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Singapore

Asia

Other

Singapore Employment Pass

2.1
score
Admin ease 1.0/5

Min Income

$5,000/mo

Processing

Varies

Difficulty

Difficult

Duration

—

RenewableDependents OK
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Japan

Asia

Other

Japan Highly Skilled Professional Visa (HSP)

2.1
score
Admin ease 1.0/5

Min Income

$16,667/mo

Processing

Varies

Difficulty

Difficult

Duration

60 mo

RenewableDependents OK
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Finland

Europe

Other

Finland Startup Permit

2.1
score
Admin ease 2.0/5

Min Income

—

Processing

2 wks–4 wks

Difficulty

Moderate

Duration

24 mo

→ PR in 4yrRenewableDependents OK
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Denmark

Europe

Other

Denmark Pay Limit Scheme

2.1
score
Admin ease 1.4/5

Min Income

$6,600/mo

Processing

4 wks–12 wks

Difficulty

Moderate

Duration

1 mo

Dependents OK
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Albania

Europe

Other

Albania Long-Stay Visa

2.1
score
Admin ease 1.2/5

Min Income

$486/mo

Processing

Varies

Difficulty

Moderate

Duration

12 mo

→ PR in 5yrRenewableDependents OK
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South Africa

Africa

Other

South Africa Work Visa

2.1
score
Admin ease 1.0/5

Min Income

$320/mo

Processing

~12 wks

Difficulty

Difficult

Duration

30 mo

RenewableDependents OK
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Croatia

Europe

Other

Croatia EU Blue Card

2.1
score
Admin ease 1.4/5

Min Income

—

Processing

~9 wks

Difficulty

Moderate

Duration

12 mo

→ PR in 5yrRenewableDependents OK
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Malaysia

Asia

Other

Malaysia Resident Pass Talent

2.1
score
Admin ease 1.0/5

Min Income

$860/mo

Processing

Varies

Difficulty

Difficult

Duration

120 mo

RenewableDependents OK
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Netherlands

Europe

Other

Netherlands Highly Skilled Migrant Visa

2.1
score
Admin ease 1.0/5

Min Income

—

Processing

Varies

Difficulty

Moderate

Duration

—

RenewableDependents OK
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Vietnam

Asia

Other

Vietnam Temporary Residence Card (TRC)

2.1
score
Admin ease 1.4/5

Min Income

—

Processing

1 wks–3 wks

Difficulty

Not rated

Duration

12 mo

RenewableDependents OK
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Indonesia

Asia

Other

Indonesia Second Home Visa

2.1
score
Admin ease 2.0/5

Min Income

—

Processing

~2 wks

Difficulty

Moderate

Duration

12 mo

RenewableDependents OK
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Portugal

Europe

Other

Portugal NHR 2.0 (IFICI — Tech & Creative Workers)

2.0
score
Admin ease 1.0/5

Min Income

—

Processing

Varies

Difficulty

Moderate

Duration

120 mo

Dependents OK
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Taiwan

Asia

Other

Taiwan Alien Permanent Resident Certificate (APRC)

1.9
score
Admin ease 1.6/5

Min Income

—

Processing

2 wks–13 wks

Difficulty

Moderate

Duration

6 mo

RenewableDependents OK
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Japan

Asia

Other

Japan Specified Skilled Worker Visa (SSW)

1.9
score
Admin ease 1.3/5

Min Income

—

Processing

4 wks–12 wks

Difficulty

Difficult

Duration

12 mo

Renewable
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Thailand

Asia

Other

Thailand SMART Visa (Tech Professionals)

1.9
score
Admin ease 1.0/5

Min Income

—

Processing

Varies

Difficulty

Difficult

Duration

—

RenewableDependents OK
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China

Asia

Other

China Talent Visa (R Visa)

1.9
score
Admin ease 2.2/5

Min Income

—

Processing

5 days–1 wks

Difficulty

Difficult

Duration

180 mo

→ PR in 5yrRenewableDependents OK
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United States

North America

Other

US O-1 Visa (Extraordinary Ability)

1.9
score
Admin ease 1.0/5

Min Income

—

Processing

Varies

Difficulty

Difficult

Duration

—

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