Talent and skilled routes
Talent and skilled routes, grouped by outcome.
15 countries currently have a mapped route for designated talent, skills, achievement, or entrepreneurship. 12 have a recorded path beyond temporary residence. Country guides carry the actual eligibility tests and evidence.
8 count toward citizenship · 4 toward PR · 3 TR
Can feed citizenship 8
The permit itself is not citizenship; qualifying time can count toward ordinary naturalization.
Can lead to permanent residence 4
A recorded path reaches permanent residence, but its time is not currently recorded as counting toward citizenship.
Temporary stay only 3
No PR or citizenship credit is currently recorded for these programmes.