UK Family Visas
UK family visas are a category of UK entry and residence authorizations that are issued to those who want to establish a permanent family life with their UK resident family members. There are few ways through which you can get a UK family visa: Do I Qualify for a UK Family Visa? You cannot get a UK family…
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UK Parent Visa
British citizens who have parents living outside the United Kingdom can take them to the UK through the Parent Visa, which falls under the Family visa category. A UK family visa, is the type of visa you will need if you want to enter and remain in the UK to live with a family member for more…
UK Spouse Visa
British citizens and settled persons who have a spouse living outside the United Kingdom can take them to the UK through the Spouse Visa, which falls under the Family visa category. The UK spouse visa, also known as Marriage Visa in the UK, is a UK family visa, and it is the type of visa you will…
Panama Retirement Visa
Panama has become a popular retirement home in recent years due to low government tax and price discounts for foreign guests and retirees. You can choose to enjoy your retirement by the beach, in rural areas, or in one of the beautiful cities of Panama. Panama offers foreign retirees one of the best retirement programs…
Mexico Visa for Family Reunion
If you are a foreign national who wants to join a family member in Mexico, you need a Temporary or Permanent Resident Visa for the purpose of Family Unity: ie. a Mexico Family Visa. Whether you receive permanent or temporary residence in Mexico on the grounds of family unity depends on the nationality of your family member…
Mexico Student Visa
Foreigners who want to study in Mexico for longer than 180 days must get a Mexico Student Visa. The Mexico Student Visa is one of the types of the Mexican Temporary Resident Visa. Mexico is the largest of the Spanish-speaking countries, with a rich and diverse culture and countless historical heritages, many of which are protected…
Mexico Temporary Resident Visa
Any foreign national who wants to live and work in Mexico legally must get a Mexico Temporary Resident Visa and a Mexico Work Permit. There are three types of Mexican visas: This article aims to serve as a guide to the Temporary Resident Visa and its types, specifically the Work Visa and Work Permit for…
Do I Need a Visa for Costa Rica?
You may have found yourself thinking “Do you need a visa to go to Costa Rica” if you’re planning on taking a trip there. If you’re a national of certain lucky countries, the answer to that question may very well be “No”. However, that’s not always the case. The Costa Rica visa policy is divided…
Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program (AIPP)
One of the ways that foreign nationals can apply for Permanent Residence in Canada is through the Atlantic Immigration Pilot. However, this program is only available if you meet certain conditions and for certain areas of Canada. What is the Atlantic Immigration Pilot for Canada? Skilled foreign workers and international students can apply for permanent residence in…
Sponsoring Family Members to Canada
If you are a citizen/permanent resident of Canada, and you have a family member who wants to immigrate to Canada, you have the opportunity to help them. You can do this through the Canada family sponsorship program. That means, you can become their sponsor and make their immigration application easier. Both the sponsor and their…
Permanent Canada Visas
A Permanent Canada Visa is a visa which allows the holder to stay in Canada permanently. It is an immigration visa, just like the Green Card is for the United States. Once you get a Permanent Canada Visa, you can move to any province of Canada, live, work, and study there. You are considered a…
Canada Temporary Resident Visas (TRV)
Within the temporary Canada visas, there are several categories of visas. One of them is the Temporary Resident Visa Canada. This article will go through this group of visas and the relevant details on them. What is a Canadian Temporary Resident Visa? The Canadian Temporary Resident Visas are a category of visas for people who want…
Visa for the Purpose of Giving Birth
Within the Temporary Resident Visas there is also a category which allows pregnant women to go to Canada for the sole purpose of giving birth. This visa does not prohibit women to enter Canada just because they are pregnant and the officials evaluating the application take into account the pregnancy but do not use it…
Australia Onshore Permanent Partner Visa
The Australian Partner Visa (subclass 801) is a permanent resident visa, allowing you to work, study, travel, and even apply for Australian citizenship later on. The 801 Visa is the second stage to becoming a permanent resident – before that, you have to apply for a Temporary 820 Visa. How Long Does It Take to…
Australia Onshore Temporary Partner Visa
The Partner Visa 820 is a temporary visa, allowing you to live and work in Australia for a period of two years until your application for permanent residency is processed. It is called an “Onshore” Partner Visa because you can apply for it when you are already in Australia. The Partner Visa (Subclass 820) is…
Australia Provisional Offshore Partner Visa
You can apply for an Offshore Partner Visa (Subclass 309) if you are currently outside Australia and would like to move there to join your Australian resident spouse or partner. The 309 Visa is the first in a two-step process for getting Australian permanent residence: As with other Australian Partner Visas, you have to apply for…
Australia Partner Visas
If you are married or in a de facto relationship with an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you can join them in Australia with a Partner Visa. Australian Partner Visas are divided into Onshore and Offshore visas, which differ based on where you are when you lodge the application – in Australia or outside. They…
Australia Remaining Relative Visas
A remaining relative visa is a permanent family visa you can apply for if you have a close family member living in Australia. Your family member must sponsor you to get this visa, and you are required to provide evidence of your familial relationship with your sponsor. Who Can Sponsor Me for a Remaining Relative…
Australia Orphan Relative Visas
An orphan relative visa is a permanent permit that allows children to join their family members in Australia who will be legally responsible for their well-being. To get this visa, the child’s parents must be either dead, unable to provide care for them, or missing. If you are sponsoring a relative to get the orphan…
Australia Family Visa for New Zealand Citizens
Any family members of New Zealand citizens who want to join them in Australia can apply for a visa 461. To get a visa 461, you must have a New Zealand family member in Australia, but you must not be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident. To qualify for a visa 461, your family…
Australia Dependent Child Visa
If you have applied for a permanent partner visa and have a dependent child, your child can apply for a visa 445. A 445 visa is issued temporarily to allow your child to stay in Australia until a decision is made on your application. Once this visa has been granted, your child has the right…
Australia Child Visas
An Australia child visa is a family visa issued to children whose parents or legal guardians are living in Australia. To get this visa you have to sponsor your child so that they can apply, and to have a valid sponsorship you must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or an eligible New Zealand citizen….
Australia Carer Visas
A carer visa is a permanent family visa you can apply for if you want to take care of a relative that requires medical, or physical assistance. There are two subclasses for a carer visa: To get a carer visa you must have an eligible sponsor in Australia who genuinely needs your assistance. Eligibility Criteria…
Australia Aged Dependent Relative Visas
An aged dependent visa is a family permit that is issued to aged relatives of Australian residents or citizens so they can come to Australia. To get an aged dependent visa, you must be truly dependent on your family member in Australia, either financially, physically or mentally. Eligibility Requirements for an Aged Dependent Visa The…
Australia Adoption Visa
If you are an Australian citizen or permanent resident and want to adopt a child from another country, you will have to get them an Adoption Visa. The Adoption Visa for Australia (Subclass 102) is a permanent visa, part of the Australian Family and Relative Visa types. It is subject to a set of conditions, the main…
Types of Australia Family and Relative Visas
A family and relative visa is a type of permit that allows Australian citizens, permanent residents, or New Zealand eligible citizens to bring their family members to Australia. Usually, with a family and relative visa, you can bring your children, siblings or a close family member who meets the eligibility requirements. If you want to…
Australia Contributory Aged Parent Visas
There are two types of Contributory Aged Parent Visas: the Subclass 884 Visa, which is temporary and the Subclass 864 Visa that lets you stay permanently in Australia. They are called “contributory” parent visas because the visa fee is very high – upwards of AUD 40,000. The upside to these visa types is that they…
Australia Sponsored Parent Visa
If you are settled in Australia and want to bring your parents to live with you temporarily, they will have to apply for an 870 Visa. Before that, you have to submit a request to learn whether you meet the requirements to be a sponsor in the first place. Please note that the Subclass 870…
Australia Aged Parent Visa
The 804 Visa is a type of parent visa, which would allow you to live in Australia permanently. To get this visa, you must already be in Australia and meet the pension age requirements. Am I Eligible for the 804 Visa? The eligibility requirements for the Aged Parent Visa (Subclass 804) are: Parent Visa Age Limit…
Australia Contributory Parent Visa
If you want to live with your child in Australia, you can apply for the Contributory Parent Visa (Subclass 143), which will give you the right to permanent residence. Eligibility Criteria for the Contributory Parent Visa 143 To be eligible for a 143 Visa for Australia, you and your sponsor (your child) have to fulfil…
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