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Bahamas

Bahamas

Region: North America

Diplomatic Visa
Bahamas flagBahamas

Diplomatic Visa

Official visa for diplomats, government officials, and international organization representatives. Requires diplomatic passport or official appointment documentation. Available for single or multiple entries.

Duration3 months
TimeVaries
Estimated CostFree
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Official Visa
Bahamas flagBahamas

Official Visa

Official visa for government officials traveling on official business. Similar to diplomatic visa but for non-diplomatic government representatives. Single or multiple entry options available.

Duration90 days
TimeVaries
Estimated CostFree
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Permit to Reside (Annual Permit)
Bahamas flagBahamas

Permit to Reside (Annual Permit)

PR Pathway Available

Annual residence permit for non-citizens wishing to live in the Bahamas without working. Available for dependents of citizens/permit holders, economic residents, and homeowners. Can lead to permanent residency.

Duration1 year
Time56-84 days
Estimated Cost1000 BSD
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Bahrain

Bahrain

Region: Asia

Dependent Visa (Children)
Bahrain flagBahrain

Dependent Visa (Children)

Residency permit for dependent children of work visa holders. Available for children up to 24 years of age.

Duration1 to 2 years
Time3-7 days
Estimated Cost95 BHD
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Dependent Visa (Spouse)
Bahrain flagBahrain

Dependent Visa (Spouse)

Residency permit for spouse of work visa holder or resident sponsor. Requires minimum income of 400 BHD per month.

Duration1 to 2 years
Time3-7 days
Estimated Cost95 BHD
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Self-Sponsorship Residence Permit (Retiree)
Bahrain flagBahrain

Self-Sponsorship Residence Permit (Retiree)

Residence permit for retired foreigners with stable pension income. Available for both GCC retirees and non-resident retirees.

Duration2 to 10 years
Time14-28 days
Estimated Cost100 BHD
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Belarus

Belarus

Region: Europe

Family Reunion Visa (Type D)
Belarus flagBelarus

Family Reunion Visa (Type D)

PR Pathway Available

Visa for family members (spouse and minor children) of foreign workers or residents in Belarus. Requires work visa holder or resident to provide invitation and financial support.

Duration1 year
Time5-15 days
Estimated Cost60 EUR
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Long-term Visa (Type D)
Belarus flagBelarus

Long-term Visa (Type D)

PR Pathway Available

Long-term multiple-entry visa for stays exceeding 90 days. Used for employment, study, residence, and other long-term purposes. Valid up to 5 years.

DurationUp to 5 years
TimeVaries
Estimated Cost60 EUR
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Permanent Residence Permit
Belarus flagBelarus

Permanent Residence Permit

PR Pathway Available

Indefinite residence permit after 5 years of legal residence on work/study visa, or 3 years for investors. Path to citizenship after additional 2 years.

DurationIndefinite
Time30-60 days
Estimated CostFree
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Russia Mutual Visa Recognition (Type D)
Belarus flagBelarus

Russia Mutual Visa Recognition (Type D)

Agreement allowing Russian visa/residence permit holders to enter Belarus, and vice versa. Valid Russian visa allows 90-day visit to Belarus. Effective January 11, 2025.

DurationUp to 90 days
TimeVaries
Estimated CostFree
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Belgium

Belgium

Region: Europe

Student Orientation Year Visa
Belgium flagBelgium

Student Orientation Year Visa

PR Pathway Available

Post-study work authorization allowing recent graduates to remain in Belgium for up to 12 months to seek employment or establish a business.

Duration12 months
Time14-28 days
Estimated Cost180 EUR
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Belize

Belize

Region: North America

Permanent Residence
Belize flagBelize

Permanent Residence

PR Pathway Available

Permanent residency for those meeting residency and character requirements. Enables indefinite stay and leads to citizenship eligibility.

DurationIndefinite
Time60-90 days
Estimated CostFree
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Qualified Retired Person (QRP) Program
Belize flagBelize

Qualified Retired Person (QRP) Program

PR Pathway Available

Residency program for retirees aged 40+ with stable foreign income. Grants indefinite renewable residency with tax benefits.

DurationIndefinite
Time60-90 days
Estimated Cost150 USD
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Botswana

Botswana

Region: Africa

Permanent Residence
Botswana flagBotswana

Permanent Residence

Permanent residency status for foreign nationals who have resided lawfully in Botswana continuously for at least 5 years. Grants indefinite right to reside without work or other restrictions.

DurationIndefinite
Time30-60 days
Estimated CostFree
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Residence Permit
Botswana flagBotswana

Residence Permit

PR Pathway Available

Long-term residency status for foreign nationals staying in Botswana for more than 3 months. Typically obtained by those in long-term employment, investment, or study programs. Can lead to permanent residence after 5+ years.

DurationUp to 10 years
Time14-21 days
Estimated Cost1500 BWP
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Brazil

Brazil

Region: South America

Family Reunion Visa (VITEM XI)
Brazil flagBrazil

Family Reunion Visa (VITEM XI)

PR Pathway Available

Visa for spouses, partners, parents, children, and siblings of Brazilian citizens or permanent residents. Can lead to immediate or eventual permanent residency.

Duration2 years
Time30-60 days
Estimated Cost100 USD
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Humanitarian Visa (VITEM III)
Brazil flagBrazil

Humanitarian Visa (VITEM III)

PR Pathway Available

Humanitarian visa for nationals of Haiti, Ukraine, and Afghanistan seeking refugee or asylum status in Brazil. Work permit included. Can lead to permanent residency.

Duration2 years
TimeVaries
Estimated CostFree
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MERCOSUR Residence Visa (VITEM XIII)
Brazil flagBrazil

MERCOSUR Residence Visa (VITEM XIII)

PR Pathway Available

Residency visa for nationals of MERCOSUR and associated countries (Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay). Valid 2 years with path to permanent residency.

Duration2 years
Time30-60 days
Estimated CostFree
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Retirement Visa (VITEM XIV)
Brazil flagBrazil

Retirement Visa (VITEM XIV)

PR Pathway Available

Long-term residency visa for retirees with stable passive income. Requires monthly retirement income of USD 2,000 minimum. Can transition to permanent residency after 2 years.

Duration2 years
Time45-90 days
Estimated Cost100 USD
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Brunei

Brunei

Region: Asia

Green Identity Card (Temporary Residency)
Brunei flagBrunei

Green Identity Card (Temporary Residency)

Smart Identity Card for foreign nationals working in Brunei for 3+ months. Required for employment passes and provides work authorization. Valid for 5 years.

Duration5 years
Time7-14 days
Estimated Cost20 BND
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Long-Term Social Visit Pass
Brunei flagBrunei

Long-Term Social Visit Pass

PR Pathway Available

New long-term residency pass for foreign nationals with family ties to Bruneian citizens or permanent residents. Valid up to 5 years with multiple re-entry visas.

DurationUp to 5 years
Time28-56 days
Estimated CostFree
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Bulgaria

Bulgaria

Region: Europe

Long-Stay Visa - Family Reunion (Type D)
Bulgaria flagBulgaria

Long-Stay Visa - Family Reunion (Type D)

PR Pathway Available

Long-stay visa for family members of Bulgarian nationals or foreign residents. Allows spouses, children, and dependent relatives to join family in Bulgaria. Valid for 6-12 months.

Duration6 to 12 months
Time30-60 days
Estimated Cost100 EUR
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Long-Stay Visa - Pensioner (Type D)
Bulgaria flagBulgaria

Long-Stay Visa - Pensioner (Type D)

PR Pathway Available

Long-stay visa for retirees and pensioners seeking extended residence in Bulgaria. Valid for 6-12 months. Requires proof of pension income sufficient to support living costs.

Duration6 to 12 months
Time30-60 days
Estimated Cost100 EUR
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Temporary Residence Permit
Bulgaria flagBulgaria

Temporary Residence Permit

PR Pathway Available

Residence permit issued after Type D visa approval, allowing legal residence in Bulgaria. Valid for 6-12 months, renewable for up to 5 years total. Gateway to permanent residency.

Duration6 to 12 months
Time10-14 days
Estimated Cost150 EUR
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