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New Zealand

New Zealand

Region: Oceania

Care Workforce Work to Residence Visa
New Zealand flagNew Zealand

Care Workforce Work to Residence Visa

PR Pathway Available

Residence visa for care sector workers employed in eligible roles for 24 months at required wage. Part of sector agreement pathway allowing transition to permanent residency.

DurationIndefinite
Time42-56 days
Estimated Cost4290 NZD
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Dependent Child Resident Visa
New Zealand flagNew Zealand

Dependent Child Resident Visa

PR Pathway Available

Permanent residence visa for dependent children (under 24) of New Zealand citizens or residents. Requires proof of financial dependence and unmarried status.

DurationIndefinite
Time28-56 days
Estimated Cost4290 NZD
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Interim Visa - Refugee Claimant
New Zealand flagNew Zealand

Interim Visa - Refugee Claimant

PR Pathway Available

Temporary visa allowing refugee status claimants to remain in New Zealand lawfully while their claim is processed. Provides access to healthcare and support services. No visa fee charged.

DurationDuration of processing
TimeVaries
Estimated CostFree
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Pacific Access Category Resident Visa
New Zealand flagNew Zealand

Pacific Access Category Resident Visa

PR Pathway Available

Annual ballot-based residence visa for citizens of Kiribati, Tuvalu, Tonga, and Fiji aged 18-45. Requires job offer to qualify. Leads to permanent residency after 2 years.

DurationIndefinite
Time360-720 days
Estimated Cost3200 NZD
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Parent Resident Visa
New Zealand flagNew Zealand

Parent Resident Visa

PR Pathway Available

Permanent residence visa for parents of New Zealand citizens or residents. Requires nominated adult child with sufficient income and stable residence in New Zealand. Expression of Interest based system.

DurationIndefinite
Time360-720 days
Estimated Cost4290 NZD
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Partner of New Zealander Resident Visa
New Zealand flagNew Zealand

Partner of New Zealander Resident Visa

PR Pathway Available

Permanent residence visa for partners (spouse, civil union, de facto) of New Zealand citizens or residents. Requires proof of 12 months genuine and stable partnership.

DurationIndefinite
Time180-360 days
Estimated Cost4290 NZD
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Permanent Resident Visa
New Zealand flagNew Zealand

Permanent Resident Visa

PR Pathway Available

Permanent residency status allowing indefinite travel in and out of New Zealand. Obtainable after 2 years of continuous residence with a resident visa. Allows all rights of residents.

DurationIndefinite
Time28-42 days
Estimated Cost3600 NZD
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Refugee Claimant Visitor Visa
New Zealand flagNew Zealand

Refugee Claimant Visitor Visa

PR Pathway Available

Temporary visitor status for people claiming refugee or protected person status in New Zealand. Allows lawful stay while claim is processed. No visa fee charged.

DurationDuration of processing
TimeVaries
Estimated CostFree
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Religious Worker Resident Visa
New Zealand flagNew Zealand

Religious Worker Resident Visa

PR Pathway Available

Permanent residence visa for religious workers who have worked for 3 years on a Religious Worker Work Visa. Allows indefinite stay in New Zealand.

DurationIndefinite
Time28-56 days
Estimated Cost4290 NZD
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Samoan Quota Resident Visa
New Zealand flagNew Zealand

Samoan Quota Resident Visa

PR Pathway Available

Annual quota-based residence visa for Samoan citizens aged 18-45. Requires job offer. Up to 1,650 places available annually through ballot. Leads to permanent residency after 2 years.

DurationIndefinite
Time360-720 days
Estimated Cost3200 NZD
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Straight to Residence Visa
New Zealand flagNew Zealand

Straight to Residence Visa

PR Pathway Available

Residence visa for workers in Tier 1 Green List occupations meeting qualification and wage requirements. Immediate path to permanent residency for critical shortage occupations.

DurationIndefinite
Time14-56 days
Estimated Cost4290 NZD
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Work to Residence Visa
New Zealand flagNew Zealand

Work to Residence Visa

PR Pathway Available

Residence visa for workers who have completed 24 months in Tier 2 Green List occupation. Requires job offer from accredited employer. Direct path to permanent residency.

DurationIndefinite
Time42-56 days
Estimated Cost4290 NZD
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Panama

Panama

Region: North America

Dependent Family Member Visa
Panama flagPanama

Dependent Family Member Visa

PR Pathway Available

Residency visa for spouses, children, and dependents of Panamanian residents. Available to family members of citizens and temporary residents.

DurationVaries
Time28-56 days
Estimated Cost100 USD
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Economic Solvency Visa
Panama flagPanama

Economic Solvency Visa

PR Pathway Available

Temporary residency for individuals who can demonstrate economic self-sufficiency without employment. Provides pathway to permanent residency.

Duration2 years
Time42-56 days
Estimated Cost100 USD
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Friendly Nations Visa
Panama flagPanama

Friendly Nations Visa

PR Pathway Available

Permanent residency program for citizens of 60 designated countries with professional or economic ties to Panama. Fastest path to permanent residency.

DurationIndefinite
Time180-270 days
Estimated Cost1000 USD
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Pensionado Visa
Panama flagPanama

Pensionado Visa

PR Pathway Available

Permanent residency for retirees with lifetime pension income. Requires minimum monthly income or purchase of property meeting specified criteria.

DurationIndefinite
Time60-120 days
Estimated CostFree
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Nepal

Nepal

Region: Asia

Residential Visa (General)
Nepal flagNepal

Residential Visa (General)

PR Pathway Available

Long-term residential visa for foreign nationals intending to reside in Nepal permanently without conducting business. For those capable of outstanding contributions to Nepal.

Duration1 year
Time28-42 days
Estimated CostFree
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Residential Visa (Retiree)
Nepal flagNepal

Residential Visa (Retiree)

PR Pathway Available

Long-term residential visa for foreign nationals age 60+ intending to retire and live in Nepal without conducting business. Requires proof of minimum annual income of USD 20,000.

Duration1 year
Time28-42 days
Estimated CostFree
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Oman

Oman

Region: Asia

Residential Unit Owner Visa - 2 Years
Oman flagOman

Residential Unit Owner Visa - 2 Years

PR Pathway Available

Unsponsored 2-year residency visa for foreign nationals owning residential units in approved Integrated Tourism Complexes (ITCs) like Al Mouj, Muscat Hills, or Barr Al Jissah.

Duration2 years
Time7-21 days
Estimated Cost50 OMR
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Retired Persons Unsponsored Visa
Oman flagOman

Retired Persons Unsponsored Visa

PR Pathway Available

Unsponsored long-term residency visa for retired individuals aged 55-75 with pension/fixed income of OMR 2,000+ monthly from outside Oman.

Duration2 years
Time14-28 days
Estimated Cost30 OMR
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Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea

Region: Oceania

Dependent of Papua New Guinea Citizen (Non-working) Visa
Papua New Guinea flagPapua New Guinea

Dependent of Papua New Guinea Citizen (Non-working) Visa

For spouses and dependents of Papua New Guinea citizens. Valid for 5 years with multiple entries, non-working status.

Duration5 years
Time14-28 days
Estimated Cost100 USD
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Peru

Peru

Region: South America

Family Visa
Peru flagPeru

Family Visa

PR Pathway Available

Resident visa for family members of Peruvian citizens or foreigners with resident status. Covers spouses, children, dependent relatives, and parents. Valid for up to two years and renewable. Leads to permanent residency.

DurationUp to 2 years
Time30-45 days
Estimated Cost107 PEN
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Humanitarian Visa
Peru flagPeru
Limited

Humanitarian Visa

PR Pathway Available

Special visa status for vulnerable persons unable to apply for asylum or refugee protection. Covers victims of natural disaster, human trafficking, humanitarian crisis, unaccompanied minors, and stateless persons. Limited access due to documentation requirements.

DurationVariable
TimeVaries
Estimated CostFree
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Rentista Visa (Independent Means)
Peru flagPeru

Rentista Visa (Independent Means)

PR Pathway Available

Permanent residency visa for those with regular monthly income from pensions, annuities, investments, or other passive income sources. Minimum monthly income of USD 1,000 required. Valid indefinitely and renewable.

DurationIndefinite
Time30-60 days
Estimated Cost1300 USD
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