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Work, study and business routes into the UK, checked against GOV.UK.
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Work, study and business routes into Canada, checked against IRCC.
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Work, study and business routes into Germany, checked against the official Make it in Germany portal.
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Ireland
Employment permits, student permission, the graduate scheme and the start-up programme, checked against official Irish government sources.
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Australia
Skilled, student, graduate and working holiday visas for Australia, checked against official Australian government sources.
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United Arab Emirates
Work, residence, investor and student visas for the UAE, checked against the official UAE government portal and ICP.
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Finland
Work, specialist, student, start-up and permanent residence permits for Finland, checked against the Finnish Immigration Service.
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Critical Skills Employment Permit (Ireland)
Ireland's fast route for skilled workers in shortage occupations or well-paid jobs. It can lead to permanent residence without a further employment permit.
Read the guideEmployer-specific work permit (LMIA)
Lets you work in Canada for one named employer. Most jobs need the employer to get a Labour Market Impact Assessment first, unless the job is exempt.
Read the guideEU Blue Card (Germany)
The main Germany work permit for graduates with a job offer that meets a salary threshold. It can lead to permanent residence in as little as 21 to 27 months.
Read the guideResidence Permit for an Employed Person (Finland)
Finland's main work residence permit: the 1,600 euro monthly income rule for 2026, the labour market test, how to apply through Enter Finland and what the Finnish Immigration Service says about processing.
Read the guideSkilled Worker visa
The main UK work visa. You need a job offer from a Home Office approved employer, a certificate of sponsorship and a salary that meets the minimum for your job.
Read the guideSkills in Demand Visa, Subclass 482 (Australia)
The employer-sponsored temporary work visa for skilled workers in Australia, with the July 2026 income thresholds, the occupation lists and the routes to permanent residence.
Read the guideUAE Work Visa and Residence Permit (Employer Sponsored)
How an employer in the UAE sponsors you: the job offer, the contract, the work permit, the medical test, the Emirates ID and the rules that can make your residence lapse.
Read the guideExpress Entry
The main online system for skilled workers who want permanent residence in Canada. You create a profile, get a score, and can apply only if you are invited.
Read the guideGeneral Employment Permit (Ireland)
Ireland's main work permit for non-EEA workers. Most occupations are eligible, but the employer usually has to test the local job market first.
Read the guideHealth and Care Worker visa
A cheaper work visa for qualified doctors, nurses, health professionals and adult social care professionals with a job offer from an approved UK employer.
Read the guideSkilled Migration and SkillSelect (Australia)
How Australia's points-tested skilled visas work: the SkillSelect expression of interest, the 65 point threshold, invitations and the 189, 190 and 491 visas.
Read the guideSpecialist Permit and EU Blue Card (Finland)
The Finnish residence permits for highly skilled workers: the specialist permit with its 3,937 euro monthly salary rule for 2026, the two week fast track and the EU Blue Card.
Read the guideUAE Golden Visa
The UAE's long-term residence for investors, entrepreneurs, senior professionals, exceptional talents and top students, with the minimum amounts and salary thresholds.
Read the guideWork visa for qualified professionals (Germany)
For people with a recognised vocational or university qualification and a qualified job offer in Germany. It covers many jobs the Blue Card does not.
Read the guideGraduate visa
Lets international students stay in the UK to work or look for work after finishing an eligible UK course. The length is changing for applications from 1 January 2027.
Read the guideOpportunity Card (Chancenkarte, Germany)
A one-year Germany permit that lets you come and look for work without a job offer, if you reach 6 points or hold a fully recognised qualification.
Read the guideStudent Permission (Ireland)
How non-EEA students get permission to study full time in Ireland, what funds and insurance you need, and how many hours you can work while studying.
Read the guideStudent Residence Permit (Finland)
How to get a Finnish student residence permit: the 9,600 euro funds rule, bank statements, insurance, the 30 hour work average and the difference between A and B permits.
Read the guideStudent Visa, Subclass 500 (Australia)
How to apply for an Australian Student visa: the Confirmation of Enrolment, health cover, work hours, the 2026 charge change and the new rules from 2 October 2026.
Read the guideStudy permit
Most international students need a study permit to study in Canada. You need an acceptance letter, a provincial or territorial attestation letter and proof of funds.
Read the guideUAE Green Visa (Self-Sponsored Residence)
The five-year UAE residence for skilled workers, freelancers, self-employed people and investors, with no sponsor needed and the income thresholds in AED.
Read the guidePost-graduation work permit (PGWP)
A work permit for international graduates of eligible Canadian institutions. The rules on language, field of study and timing are strict, and they changed in November 2024.
Read the guideResidence Permit to Look for Work After Graduation (Finland)
The Finnish permit that lets graduates stay up to two years to look for work or start a business, with unrestricted working hours and a five year window to apply.
Read the guideStudent visa
For people aged 16 or over who have an offer from a licensed UK education provider. You must show you can pay for your course and support yourself.
Read the guideStudent visa (Germany)
What non-EU students need to study at a German university: admission, 11,904 euros in a blocked account, health insurance and a residence permit after arrival.
Read the guideTemporary Graduate Visa, Subclass 485 (Australia)
The post-study work visa for international graduates in Australia: who can apply, the streams, the age limit, unlimited work rights and the March 2026 charge increase.
Read the guideThird Level Graduate Programme (Ireland)
The Stamp 1G permission that lets non-EEA graduates of Irish colleges stay and work full time for up to two years while they look for a skilled job.
Read the guideUAE Student Residence Visa
How students get residence in the UAE: sponsorship by a parent or the university, age rules, the medical test and the Golden Visa for top students.
Read the guideGlobal Talent visa
For leaders and potential leaders in academia or research, arts and culture, and digital technology. You apply through a listed prize or an endorsement.
Read the guideProvincial Nominee Program
Lets Canadian provinces and territories nominate people for permanent residence. Each one sets its own rules, and you must actually want to live there.
Read the guideStart-up Entrepreneur Programme (Ireland)
The Start-up Entrepreneur Programme (STEP) lets non-EEA founders live in Ireland to build an innovative business, with a route to long-term residence.
Read the guideStart-up Entrepreneur Residence Permit (Finland)
Finland's residence permit for founders of growth start-ups: the Business Finland eligibility statement, two year permits, the fast track and the fees.
Read the guideStaying to work after you graduate (Germany)
Non-EU graduates of German universities can stay up to 18 months to find a qualified job, working any job in the meantime.
Read the guideUAE Jobseeker Visit Visa
The UAE visit visa that lets skilled people and graduates of top universities look for a job in the country for 60, 90 or 120 days without a sponsor.
Read the guideWorking Holiday and Work and Holiday Visas (Australia)
How the Australian Working Holiday (417) and Work and Holiday (462) visas work: who qualifies, age limits, the six month employer rule and the July 2026 changes.
Read the guideInnovator Founder visa
For people who want to set up and run an innovative business in the UK. An approved endorsing body must back your business idea before you apply.
Read the guidePermanent Residence Permit (Finland)
The five application paths for Finnish permanent residence for applications from 8 January 2026, including six years of residence, the 40,000 euro income path and the language levels.
Read the guideSelf-employment and freelance visa (Germany)
A residence permit for people who want to start a business or work as a freelancer in Germany, issued for up to three years.
Read the guideStart-up Visa (paused)
The Start-up Visa Program is paused. IRCC stopped accepting new applications on 30 June 2026. Here is what that means and what the rules were.
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