Visa Eligibility Checker
How it works
The checker matches your profile (age, qualifications, work experience, savings, family) against the headline criteria for the most popular UK-citizen visa routes. It's a starting point, not a substitute for an OISC-regulated immigration adviser or destination-country lawyer.
Worked example
32-year-old software engineer with degree, 8 years experience, IELTS 7+ and £40k savings: strong match for Australian Skilled Independent (189), Canadian Express Entry, NZ Skilled Migrant, and most EU work permits. Likely 4–8 month process for any of them.
Who should use this
- •Skilled professionals planning a move
- •Families with one main earner sponsoring partner/children
- •Retirees with passive income (Portugal D7, Spain Non-Lucrative)
- •Entrepreneurs and investors
Common mistakes
- ×Missing English language test deadlines (most expire after 2 years)
- ×Underestimating processing times (12+ months for Australia 189)
- ×Not getting qualifications formally assessed before applying
- ×Using unregulated 'visa agents' — only OISC/SRA-regulated advisers in the UK
Frequently asked questions
Cheapest visa route?▾
EU digital nomad visas (£500–£2,000 in fees) for remote workers earning €2,500+/month.
Fastest route to PR?▾
Australia 189 (PR on entry), Canada Express Entry (PR on entry), Portugal Golden Visa (5 years to citizenship).
Can I take family?▾
All major skilled visas allow spouse + dependent children, usually with work rights for the spouse.