# WorkVisa Guide
> Free work visa comparison platform covering 34 destination countries
> and 20 source nationalities. Provides salary thresholds, points calculators,
> processing times, and detailed visa type descriptions for skilled workers
> planning to work abroad.

## What This Site Does
WorkVisa Guide helps skilled professionals determine which work visa
they qualify for across 34 countries. It provides:
- Minimum salary thresholds for every visa type in local currency
- Points-based eligibility calculators for Australia (189/190/491),
  Canada (Express Entry CRS), Germany (Opportunity Card), and UK (Skilled Worker)
- Processing time estimates from official government sources
- Step-by-step application timelines for each country
- Enriched descriptions of 125 visa types explaining requirements,
  advantages, and practical tips
- Comparison tools to evaluate multiple countries side by side

## Interactive Tools
- [Australia Points Calculator](https://workvisa.guide/tools/australia-points-calculator): Calculate your SkillSelect score for subclass 189, 190, or 491. Covers age (max 30 for 25-32), English (max 20 for IELTS 8+), work experience, education, partner skills. Minimum 65 points.
- [Canada CRS Calculator](https://workvisa.guide/tools/crs-score-calculator): Calculate your Comprehensive Ranking System score for Express Entry. All 4 sections: core human capital, spouse, skill transferability, additional points. Recent draws typically 480+.
- [Germany Opportunity Card Calculator](https://workvisa.guide/tools/opportunity-card-calculator): Check if you meet 6 points for the Chancenkarte. Points for qualifications (max 4), language (max 3), experience (max 3), age (max 2).
- [UK Skilled Worker Points Checker](https://workvisa.guide/tools/uk-skilled-worker-checker): Verify 70 points for UK Skilled Worker visa. 50 mandatory (sponsor + skill level + English) plus 20 tradeable (salary GBP 41,700, PhD, ISL, new entrant).
- [Salary Threshold Checker](https://workvisa.guide/tools/salary-threshold-checker): Compare minimum salary requirements across all 34 countries and 125 visa types.

## Destination Countries (34)
### Tier 1
- [Germany](https://workvisa.guide/country/germany): EU Blue Card (EUR 45,300/yr), Opportunity Card, Skilled Worker, ICT, Freelance. PR in 21 months with B1 German.
- [Canada](https://workvisa.guide/country/canada): Express Entry (FSW, CEC, FST), Provincial Nominee, Global Talent Stream, Atlantic Immigration. PR through Express Entry 6-12 months after invitation.
- [United Kingdom](https://workvisa.guide/country/united-kingdom): Skilled Worker (70 points, GBP 41,700), Global Talent, Health & Care, Scale-Up, HPI, Graduate.
- [Australia](https://workvisa.guide/country/australia): Subclass 189 Independent, 190 State Nominated, 491 Regional, 482 TSS, 858 Global Talent. Points minimum 65.
- [United States](https://workvisa.guide/country/united-states): H-1B ($100K fee, weighted lottery), L-1 Transfer, O-1 Extraordinary Ability, EB Green Cards.
- [France](https://workvisa.guide/country/france): Talent Passport, EU Blue Card, Salaried Worker, ICT, Researcher.
- [UAE](https://workvisa.guide/country/uae): Golden Visa (10yr), Green Visa (self-sponsored), Employment, Freelancer. No income tax.

### Tier 2
- [Netherlands](https://workvisa.guide/country/netherlands): Kennismigrant (EUR 5,942/mo 30+), EU Blue Card, Orientation Year. 30% tax ruling.
- [Ireland](https://workvisa.guide/country/ireland): Critical Skills (EUR 40,904), General Employment. Stamp 4 after 2 years.
- [Singapore](https://workvisa.guide/country/singapore): Employment Pass (SGD 5,600/mo + COMPASS), S Pass, ONE Pass (SGD 30,000/mo).
- [New Zealand](https://workvisa.guide/country/new-zealand): AEWV (main route since 2022), Skilled Migrant Category, Working Holiday.
- [Saudi Arabia](https://workvisa.guide/country/saudi-arabia): Iqama, Premium Residency (SAR 100K/yr), Freelancer. No income tax.
- [Qatar](https://workvisa.guide/country/qatar), [Kuwait](https://workvisa.guide/country/kuwait): Tax-free Gulf states.

### Tier 3
- [Japan](https://workvisa.guide/country/japan): Engineer visa, HSP (80+ pts = PR in 1 year), SSW (16 industries).
- [South Korea](https://workvisa.guide/country/south-korea): E-7 skilled worker, D-8 investor.
- [Portugal](https://workvisa.guide/country/portugal): Work Visa, Tech Visa, D7. EU citizenship after 5 years.
- [Spain](https://workvisa.guide/country/spain): Digital Nomad visa for remote workers.
- [Italy](https://workvisa.guide/country/italy): EU Blue Card (quota-free), Decreto Flussi, Digital Nomad.
- [Sweden](https://workvisa.guide/country/sweden), [Norway](https://workvisa.guide/country/norway), [Denmark](https://workvisa.guide/country/denmark), [Belgium](https://workvisa.guide/country/belgium), [Switzerland](https://workvisa.guide/country/switzerland), [Poland](https://workvisa.guide/country/poland)

### Tier 4
- [Malaysia](https://workvisa.guide/country/malaysia): EP thresholds doubling June 2026.
- [Bahrain](https://workvisa.guide/country/bahrain): 3-10 day processing, Flexi Permit.
- [Austria](https://workvisa.guide/country/austria): Red-White-Red Card (55 points).
- [Finland](https://workvisa.guide/country/finland): Specialist permit EUR 3,937/mo.
- [Czech Republic](https://workvisa.guide/country/czech-republic), [Turkey](https://workvisa.guide/country/turkey-dest), [Oman](https://workvisa.guide/country/oman)
- [South Africa](https://workvisa.guide/country/south-africa-dest), [Kenya](https://workvisa.guide/country/kenya-dest)

## Source Nationalities (20)
India, Nigeria, Philippines, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Egypt, Morocco,
Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, China, Indonesia, Vietnam, South Korea,
Japan, Turkey, Ukraine, Brazil, Mexico, Colombia

## Data Accuracy
All salary thresholds, points criteria, and processing times sourced
from official government immigration portals. Users should verify
with official sources before applying.

## Contact
Website: https://workvisa.guide
Operated by: Blackcedar Media Limited