Choosing the right visa can be akin to walking through a minefield! Here we present links to more detailed information about some of the more common types of visas. This is not a comprehensive list of visas and you are recommended to check an individual government's web site for full details of all visa types.

AUSTRALIAN VISAS

Business Ownership Visa (Australia)
If you are interested in establishing a business in Australia, this two stage visa could be the one to consider. Read more ...

Investor Retirement Visa (Australia)
To be considered for this visa category, you must be at least 55 years old and have money to take with you into Australia. Read more ...

Partner Category (Family Class - Australia)
This visa category under Family Class is worth looking at, especially if you have an Australian partner. Read more ...

Skilled Independent Visa (Australia)
For many, the Skilled Independent visa represents the best way to qualify for Australia, but if you fail to meet the requirements, there are also other options. Read more ...


CANADIAN VISAS

Family Class (Canadian)
An option for some families, especially if you have Canadian relations. Read more ...

Investor Category (Canadian)
This category of visa will be of interest to business people and entrepreneurs alike. Read more ...

Provincial Nominee Programme (Canadian)
The PNP may be the perfect visa option to choose and is worth considering. Read more ...

Skilled Worker (Canadian)
A very popular visa for emigrating to Canada, although it might take some time. Read more ...


NEW ZEALAND VISAS

Family category (New Zealand)
Perhaps the family category of visa is your route to New Zealand? But you will need to be sponsored. Read more ...

Long term business visa or permit (New Zealand)
This category will be of particular interest to anyone thinking about starting a business in New Zealand. Read more ...

Skilled Migrant Category (New Zealand)
The skilled migrant category remains a popular choice for many migrants wanting a new life in New Zealand. Read more ...

Working Holiday Visa (New Zealand)
This visa is for people between 18 and 30 years of age, who are essentially planning an extended holiday in New Zealand. Read more ...


SOUTH AFRICAN VISAS

Business Permit (South Africa)
If you have money to invest in your own South African enterprise and can show evidence that you will employ local labour, this visa category is worth a second look. Read more ...

Relatives Permit (South Africa)
If you are related by blood or marriage to a South African national, this is your route to SA. Read more ...

Retired Persons Permit (South Africa)
Spending your retirement in the South African sunshine might seem like your idea of heaven, but do you qualify under this category? Read more ...

Work Permit (South Africa)
If you have the option of temporary or permanent work in South Africa, this visa could cover you for up to three years. Read more ...


USA VISAS

E-2 (Business/Investor visas USA)
For those looking to invest into an American business, take a look at the E-2 as it might be your way into the States. Read more ...

Eb-3 (Employment based visa USA)
Living and working in the USA continues to be a strong draw, but what requirements do you need to be successful under the Eb-3 visa category? Read more ...

F-1 Academic visa, B-2 Holiday visa (USA)
These two visa categories cover those who plan to study in the US and those who simply want to take a holiday away from it all in the US. Read more ...

F-1, F-2A, F-2b, F-3, F-4 (Family USA)
Qualifying to live in America through a family visa may be the right choice, but be warned there is a long time delay. Read more ...