Ways to move abroad
15 grounds — from work and investment to repatriation by descent. Pick yours and see 31 countries with programmes in force, their requirements and timelines.
Through work
Employment
A contract with a local employer — a work permit with a path to permanent residence.
Skilled specialists
The EU Blue Card and its equivalents: a degree plus a contract above a salary threshold.
Talent visas
For achievement in science, IT, business, the arts or sport — O-1, Passport Talent, EB-1A.
Points-based immigration
Selection by points: age, education, language and work experience — Express Entry, Chancenkarte.
Through money and business
Business and start-ups
Registering a company or sole trader, start-up visas for founders.
Residence by investment
Golden visas: property, funds or a contribution to the economy.
Citizenship by investment
A passport directly for a contribution or property (CBI programmes).
Financially independent
Passive income or savings, with no right to work — D7, Rentista, Visiteur.
Digital nomads
Remote income from a foreign employer or clients — DNV, White Card, Freiberufler.
Descent and family
Repatriation by descent
Ethnic origin: the Polish Card, Armenian repatriation, kandas status.
Family and marriage
Reunification with a spouse or with resident relatives.
Birth of a child (jus soli)
The child is a citizen by right of soil, and the parents get a faster route to legal status.
Humanitarian
Programme terms are indicative for 2026; we check the requirements for your case on a free consultation.