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
Panama Friendly Nations Visa
Min Income
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
Processing
Varies
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
24 mo
Slovenia
Europe
Slovenia Type D Long-Stay Visa
Min Income
$1,200/mo
Processing
4-8 wks
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
12 mo
Germany
Europe
Germany EU Blue Card
Min Income
$4,225/mo
Processing
12-13 wks
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
48 mo
United Kingdom
Europe
UK Innovator Founder Visa
Min Income
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
Processing
3-8 wks
Difficulty
Difficult
Duration
36 mo
Portugal
Europe
Portugal D2 Entrepreneur Visa
Min Income
$1,233/mo
Processing
4-26 wks
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
24 mo
Canada
North America
Canada Express Entry
Min Income
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
Processing
24-32 wks
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
Austria
Europe
Austria Red-White-Red Card
Min Income
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
Processing
Varies
Difficulty
Difficult
Duration
24 mo
Australia
Oceania
Australia Global Talent Visa (858)
Min Income
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
Processing
8-26 wks
Difficulty
Difficult
Duration
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
Poland
Europe
Poland Startup Visa
Min Income
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
Processing
4-8 wks
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
36 mo
United Kingdom
Europe
UK Skilled Worker Visa
Min Income
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
Processing
3-8 wks
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
60 mo
New Zealand
Oceania
New Zealand Skilled Migrant Visa
Min Income
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
Processing
Varies
Difficulty
Difficult
Duration
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
Ireland
Europe
Ireland Critical Skills Employment Permit
Min Income
$3,820/mo
Processing
~4 wks
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
24 mo
United Kingdom
Europe
UK Global Talent Visa
Min Income
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
Processing
3-8 wks
Difficulty
Difficult
Duration
60 mo
Kazakhstan
Asia
Kazakhstan Highly Qualified Specialist Permit
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.
Singapore
Asia
Singapore ONE Pass
Min Income
$23,419/mo
Processing
Varies
Difficulty
Difficult
Duration
60 mo
Denmark
Europe
Denmark Start-Up Visa
Min Income
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
Processing
4 wks
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
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
India
Asia
India e-Business Visa
Min Income
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
Processing
Varies
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
12 mo
Thailand
Asia
Thailand Elite Visa
Min Income
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
Processing
4-12 wks
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
60 mo
Germany
Europe
Germany Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte)
Min Income
$1,223/mo
Processing
Varies
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
12 mo
Thailand
Asia
Thailand Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa
Min Income
$6,666.67/mo
Processing
Varies
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
60 mo
Finland
Europe
Finland Startup Permit
Min Income
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
Processing
2-4 wks
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
24 mo
Croatia
Europe
Croatia EU Blue Card
Min Income
$1,477/mo
Processing
4-78 wks
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
12 mo
Netherlands
Europe
Netherlands Highly Skilled Migrant Visa
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.
Indonesia
Asia
Indonesia Second Home Visa
Min Income
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
Processing
~2 wks
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
12 mo
Singapore
Asia
Singapore Employment Pass
Min Income
$4,372/mo
Processing
Varies
Difficulty
Difficult
Duration
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
Albania
Europe
Albania Long-Stay Visa (Type D)
Min Income
$500/mo
Processing
2-6 wks
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
12 mo
Denmark
Europe
Denmark Pay Limit Scheme
Min Income
$6,600/mo
Processing
4-12 wks
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
1 mo
Germany
Europe
Germany Job Seeker Visa
Min Income
$1,151/mo
Processing
4-13 wks
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
Vietnam
Asia
Vietnam Temporary Residence Card (TRC)
Min Income
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
Processing
1-3 wks
Difficulty
Not rated
Duration
12 mo
South Africa
Africa
South Africa Work Visa
Min Income
$320/mo
Processing
4-12 wks
Difficulty
Difficult
Duration
30 mo
Singapore
Asia
Singapore Tech.Pass
Min Income
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
Processing
Varies
Difficulty
Not rated
Duration
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
Japan
Asia
Japan Highly Skilled Professional Visa (HSP)
Min Income
$16,667/mo
Processing
Varies
Difficulty
Difficult
Duration
60 mo
Malaysia
Asia
Malaysia Resident Pass Talent
Min Income
$870/mo
Processing
6-13 wks
Difficulty
Difficult
Duration
120 mo
Malaysia
Asia
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H)
Min Income
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
Processing
8-12 wks
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
Portugal
Europe
Portugal NHR 2.0 (IFICI — Tech & Creative Workers)
Min Income
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
Processing
Varies
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
120 mo
Taiwan
Asia
Taiwan Alien Permanent Resident Certificate (APRC)
Min Income
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
Processing
2-13 wks
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
6 mo
Thailand
Asia
Thailand SMART Visa (Tech Professionals)
Min Income
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
Processing
Varies
Difficulty
Difficult
Duration
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
China
Asia
China Talent Visa (R Visa)
Min Income
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
Processing
1 wk
Difficulty
Difficult
Duration
180 mo
United States
North America
US O-1 Visa (Extraordinary Ability)
Min Income
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
Processing
Varies
Difficulty
Difficult
Duration
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
Japan
Asia
Japan Specified Skilled Worker Visa (SSW)
Min Income
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
Processing
4-12 wks
Difficulty
Difficult
Duration
12 mo