EU Long-Term Resident Status

European Union Potentially eligible Permanent residence

EU-wide permanent-style residence after 5 years lawful stay.

Missing info: ≥ 5 years legal continuous residence in one MS, Comprehensive sickness insurance, Stable, regular resources (no social-assistance reliance).

Last verified May 2026

EU Researcher Permit

European Union Potentially eligible Long-term stay

Non-EU researchers under a hosting agreement with an approved research org.

Missing info: Hosting agreement with an approved research organisation, Doctorate or access-to-doctorate qualification, Sickness insurance.

Last verified May 2026

B Permit — Residence (third-country qualified worker)

Switzerland Potentially eligible Long-term stay

Residence permit for managers/specialists/qualified workers (third-country quota).

Missing info: Sponsoring employer in the country, Concrete job offer / employment contract, Employment contract ≥ 12 months or open-ended, University / applied-sciences degree (manager/specialist standard), Several years of relevant experience, Manager, specialist or qualified worker role.

Last verified May 2026

L Permit — Short-Term Residence

Switzerland Potentially eligible Short stay

Short-term residence permit, 3–12 months (third-country quota).

Missing info: Sponsoring employer in the country, Concrete job offer / employment contract, Contract 3–12 months, Qualified-worker / manager / specialist standard.

Last verified May 2026

C Permit — Settlement (Permanent Residence)

Switzerland Potentially eligible Permanent residence

Permanent residence after 5 (treaty / US-CA) or 10 yrs prior B residence.

Missing info: Local Swiss language (B1 oral + A1 written for early C), 5 yrs prior B residence (treaty EU/EFTA + US/CA) OR 10 yrs prior B residence (standard): tell us more to assess any of these paths.

Last verified May 2026

Lump-Sum Taxation Residence (Pauschalbesteuerung)

Switzerland Potentially eligible Permanent residence

Non-employed residence taxed on expenditure base (federal floor CHF 434,700).

Missing info: Lump-sum taxable expenditure ≥ CHF 434,700 (federal floor), Adequate health & accident insurance, No gainful activity in Switzerland.

Last verified May 2026

Self-Employed Permit (third-country)

Switzerland Potentially eligible Long-term stay

Non-EU founders/self-employed; counts against the third-country quota.

Missing info: Set up / hold a qualifying local company, Manager/specialist/qualified-worker standard (Art. 23 FNIA), Relevant business experience, Sufficient autonomous capital (case-by-case).

Last verified May 2026

EU/EFTA Free-Movement Residence

Switzerland Potentially eligible Long-term stay

Treaty entitlement for EU/EFTA citizens (employment, self-employment or means).

Missing info: EU/EFTA nationality (treaty entitlement).

Last verified May 2026

Skilled Worker

United Kingdom Potentially eligible Long-term stay

UK's main employer-sponsored work visa (RQF 6, £41,700+).

Missing info: Sponsoring employer in the country, Concrete job offer / employment contract, RQF 6 (degree-level role, from 22 July 2025), English CEFR B1 (all four skills), £1,270 maintenance (28-day rule) unless sponsor-certified, ≥ £33,400 (new entrants / ISL / STEM PhD) OR ≥ £37,500 (non-STEM PhD 90% discount) OR ≥ £41,700 (general threshold): tell us more to assess any of these paths.

Last verified May 2026

Global Talent

United Kingdom Potentially eligible Long-term stay

Unsponsored route for leaders in academia, arts, or digital tech.

Missing info: Endorsement from designated body OR prestigious prize, Recognised / emerging global leader in field.

Last verified May 2026

Innovator Founder

United Kingdom Potentially eligible Long-term stay

Endorsed innovative business — no fixed investment minimum.

Missing info: Set up / hold a qualifying local company, Age 18+, Endorsement by approved UK endorsing body, English CEFR B2 (all four skills).

Last verified May 2026

High Potential Individual (HPI)

United Kingdom Potentially eligible Long-term stay

Unsponsored 2–3 yr visa for top-university graduates.

Missing info: Degree from a Global Universities List institution, Bachelor's, Master's or PhD (awarded within last 5 yrs), English CEFR B2 (from 8 January 2026), Age 18+.

Last verified May 2026

Health and Care Worker

United Kingdom Potentially eligible Long-term stay

Skilled Worker sub-route for NHS / care sector; IHS-exempt.

Missing info: Sponsoring employer in the country, Concrete job offer / employment contract, English CEFR B1, Eligible health or adult-social-care occupation, ≥ £25,000 (national pay-scale roles) OR ≥ £31,300 (non-pay-scale roles): tell us more to assess any of these paths.

Last verified May 2026

Pensionado Residency

Argentina Potentially eligible Permanent residence

Foreign pension ≥ 5×SMVM/mo (ARS 1,815,000).

Missing info: Monthly pension ≥ ARS 1,815,000 (5×SMVM, May 2026), Pension paid from abroad (regular and permanent).

Last verified May 2026

Scale-up Worker

United Kingdom Potentially eligible Long-term stay

Sponsored route at fast-growing UK scale-up (≥ £39,100).

Missing info: Sponsoring employer in the country, Concrete job offer / employment contract, Salary ≥ £39,100/yr, Job at RQF 6, English CEFR B1.

Last verified May 2026

Senior or Specialist Worker (GBM)

United Kingdom Potentially eligible Long-term stay

Intra-group transfer for senior/specialist staff (£52,500+).

Missing info: Sponsoring employer in the country, Concrete job offer / employment contract, Salary ≥ £52,500/yr (or £73,900 to waive prior-employment rule), Job at RQF 6, ≥ 12 months prior overseas employment with linked business (unless salary ≥ £73,900).

Last verified May 2026

UK Expansion Worker (GBM)

United Kingdom Potentially eligible Short stay

Set up a UK branch of an overseas business (max 2 yrs).

Missing info: Sponsoring employer in the country, Concrete job offer / employment contract, Salary ≥ £52,500/yr, Job at RQF 6, 12 months overseas employment with linked business.

Last verified May 2026

International Sportsperson

United Kingdom Potentially eligible Long-term stay

Elite athletes/coaches; salary ≥ £35,800, GBE endorsement required.

Missing info: Sponsoring employer in the country, Concrete job offer / employment contract, Governing Body Endorsement (GBE) from sport's UK governing body, Salary ≥ £35,800/yr, Age 18+.

Last verified May 2026

Minister of Religion

United Kingdom Potentially eligible Short stay

Sponsored route for ministers/missionaries (CEFR B2).

Missing info: Sponsoring employer in the country, Concrete job offer / employment contract, Minister, missionary, or member of religious order, English CEFR B2 (all four skills), Age 18+.

Last verified May 2026

H-1B Specialty Occupation

United States Potentially eligible Long-term stay

Employer-sponsored nonimmigrant for specialty-occupation workers (annual cap).

Missing info: Sponsoring employer in the country, Concrete job offer / employment contract, US bachelor's or foreign equivalent in specific specialty, 3 yrs progressive experience = 1 yr college (equivalency).

Last verified May 2026