Work Abroad

Ireland Stamp 2 Student + Work Visa 2026 — Educational institution acceptance + €7,000 maintenance funds annually, Validity matches study program duration, Convert to Critical Skills Employment Permit upon job offer.

United Kingdom Graduate Visa 2026 — No salary threshold; UK degree required, 2 years (3 years for PhD graduates) non-renewable, Convert to Skilled Worker Visa upon UK job offer.

New Zealand Skilled Migrant Visa 2026 — Points-based (160+ points typical for invitation), Residence Class Visa granted directly, Permanent Residence visa after 24 months as NZ resident.

United Kingdom Innovator Founder Visa 2026 — No minimum investment (replaced £50,000 floor in 2023); endorsement-based, 3 years initial; renewable, Indefinite Leave to Remain after 3 years.

Estonia Startup Visa 2026 — Estonian Startup Committee approval required; no fixed financial bar, Up to 18 months initial, Convert to temporary residence permit; PR after 5 years.

South Korea D-8 Investor Visa 2026 — KRW 100,000,000 (~$72,000) investment in Korean company, 1 year initial, renewable, Convert to F-2 long-term residence after 3 years; F-5 PR after 5 years.

Netherlands Orientation Year (Zoekjaar) 2026 — No salary threshold; recent graduate of qualifying institution required, 1 year non-renewable, Converts to Highly Skilled Migrant Visa upon job offer.

Japan Startup Visa 2026 — Investment requirement varies by city (Tokyo, Fukuoka, Osaka have lower bars), 1 year initial, extendable, Convert to standard Business Manager Visa or Highly Skilled Professional.

Singapore Tech.Pass 2026 — Either: $20,000/month last salary OR founder of high-tech company with $10M+ funding, 2 years, Path to PR via standard Singapore PR criteria.

Portugal StartUP Visa + Tech Visa 2026 — No fixed salary; tech industry employer + qualification requirement, 2 years initial, Convert to Portugal residence permit (Article 89 or Article 90).

Germany Job Seeker Visa 2026 — Sufficient financial means (€12,324 blocked account typical), 6 months for in-country job search, Can convert to Blue Card or Skilled Worker Visa upon job offer.