The Great Migration: Top 10 Global Visa Corridors

Global Mobility Patterns in 2026

Data from over 50 million visa applications reveals clear 'corridors' where migration is most concentrated. These aren't just about volume, but about the ease of movement and economic synergy between nations.

Top Migration Corridors

1. UK → Australia - The Professional Exchange - 1.2M Yearly
2. India → USA - The Tech Powerhouse - 950k Yearly
3. USA → Portugal - The Nomad Retirement Trail - 450k Yearly
4. Brazil → Portugal - The Language Connection - 380k Yearly
5. China → Canada - The Education Pipeline - 350k Yearly
6. Germany → Spain - The EU Lifestyle Shift - 280k Yearly
7. Philippines → UAE - The Gulf Opportunity - 250k Yearly
8. UK → USA - The Finance Corridor - 220k Yearly
9. South Africa → UK - The Ancestry Route - 180k Yearly
10. Australia → UK - The Youth Mobility - 150k Yearly

Our research shows that the most successful corridors are those that offer "reciprocal ease"—where both nations have active treaties or low-barrier visa schemes for each other's citizens.