Passport ~ 6 to 8 weeks
ETIAS- approved in minutes to four days
TSA PreCheck- up to 3-5 days
Tourist Visa- instantly to 72 hours
Global Entry - up to 11 months - lasts 5 years (renew up to one year prior to expiration)
Identify your visa type and gather required documents, including your passport and application form.
Submit your application, pay fees, and attend interviews if needed.
Once approved, verify details and align your travel with the visa’s validity.
Keep documents handy for immigration checks.
When applying for a visa, buying a refundable one-way ticket home demonstrates your intention to return to your home country after your visit
Proof of return ticket https://onwardticket.com/
Allows flexibility in case of visa denial
Not always required
Certain Countries it's better to apply for a Digital Nomad Visa while you're in the country on a tourist visa (Difference btw you staying for 3 yrs vs 1 yr)
ex: Australian Holiday Visa
35 yrs old no family with you
Change jobs every 6 months
Each year you need rural labor to extend visa
Tourism & Short-Term Visas
Schengen Visa: Access to 27 European countries for up to 90 days.
Japan Temporary Visitor Visa: Short-term tourism or cultural exploration.
Work Visas
Skilled Worker Visas: Examples include Germany’s EU Blue Card and Australia’s TSS Visa.
Digital Nomad Visas: Countries like Spain, Portugal, and Costa Rica offer visas for remote workers.
Study Visas
Student Visas: Popular for studying in the UK, Canada, Germany, and Australia.
Language Learning Visas: Available in Spain, France, and Italy for immersive language study.
Retirement & Long-Stay Visas
Retirement Visas: Offered in Thailand, Mexico, and Portugal for financially stable retirees.
Long-Stay Visas: France and Italy provide options for extended non-working stays.
Permanent Residency Pathways
Golden Visas: Fast-tracked residency in countries like Portugal and Greece for investments.
Canada Express Entry: Permanent residency pathway for skilled professionals.
Visa-Free/Residency Options
Mexico: Visa-free for up to 180 days; easy relocation and large U.S. expat community.
Svalbard (Norway): Open residency for living and working without a visa.
Work and Study Visas
South Korea: H-1 Working Holiday Visa for under 30; English teaching positions with sponsorship.
Australia: Subclass 462 Working Holiday Visa for 18-30 year olds; skilled migration for professionals.
Retirement Visas
Panama: Pensionado Visa for retirees with lifetime income.
Ecuador: Retirement visa available with Social Security or pension income.
Investment-Based Residency
Portugal: Golden Visa for residency through investments; D7 Visa for retirees or passive income.
Malta: Permanent residency through investments with EU access.
Lifestyle and Long-Stay Visas
Spain: Non-Lucrative Visa for financially independent individuals.
Canada: Express Entry system for skilled professionals; cultural and geographical ties with the U.S.
1. US Department of State - Visa Information
2. Canada Immigration and Citizenship
3. Australian Government Department of Home Affairs
5. Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Visa Information
6. Government of India e-Visa Portal
7. South African Department of Home Affairs
For global visa-related inquiries
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Post Grad Require Language Proficiency Tests
Proof of English Proficiency IELTS Score 6.0, TOEFL Score 80-100, Pearson Score 61, Duolingo English Test 120.