Every programme we handle
11 programmes across 9 countries, with the government fee and the processing window each government publishes. These are not our fees. They change, so every page is dated and re-checked.
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Every programme we handle, with the numbers
Government fees and indicative processing windows, taken from each official source. These are not our fees, and they change — we re-check them and date every page.
Canada
Express Entry (Federal Skilled Worker)
Points-ranked pool. Cutoffs move every draw, and category-based draws often cut lower than general ones.
- Typical time
- 6–12 months
- Government fee
- CAD 1,365
Australia
General Skilled Migration (SkillSelect)
65 points to submit an expression of interest. Invitations in recent rounds have typically needed 85–95 depending on occupation.
- Typical time
- 8–14 months
- Government fee
- AUD 4,770
United Kingdom
Skilled Worker visa
Pass or fail at 70 points, with three mandatory requirements. A licensed sponsor must offer you the role directly.
- Typical time
- 3–8 weeks
- Government fee
- GBP 719
Germany
Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte)
Six points needed, and no job offer required up front. Full recognition of your qualification is worth four of them.
- Typical time
- 2–4 months
- Government fee
- EUR 75
Germany
EU Blue Card
Requires a recognised degree, a binding job offer, and a salary above the annual threshold. Lower threshold for shortage occupations.
- Typical time
- 2–4 months
- Government fee
- EUR 100
New Zealand
Skilled Migrant Category
Six points from one category — qualification, registration or income — plus New Zealand work experience. They do not stack.
- Typical time
- 6–12 months
- Government fee
- NZD 4,890
Ireland
Critical Skills Employment Permit
A job offer on the Critical Skills Occupations List with a two-year contract, above the salary threshold for the role.
- Typical time
- 6–12 weeks
- Government fee
- EUR 1,000
Netherlands
Highly Skilled Migrant
A job offer from an IND-recognised sponsor, above the age-banded salary threshold. Separate figures apply under and over 30.
- Typical time
- 2–8 weeks
- Government fee
- EUR 350
Portugal
D8 Digital Nomad Visa
Remote income at four times the Portuguese minimum wage, with a contract or client evidence.
- Typical time
- 2–5 months
- Government fee
- EUR 90
Portugal
D7 Passive Income Visa
Stable passive income at or above the Portuguese minimum wage, plus accommodation and a tax number.
- Typical time
- 3–6 months
- Government fee
- EUR 90
Poland
Type A work permit
Employer-driven. There is no candidate points system and no self-sponsored route — an employer applies on your behalf.
- Typical time
- 3–6 months
- Government fee
- PLN 100