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Do I need a job offer for these immigration routes?

Do I need a job offer? Three states, kept apart. A record either states a job offer is required, states it is not, or says nothing at all — and nothing at all is not a no.

10 routes match this filter.

The authority states a job offer is not required

Express Entry — Canadian Experience Class
Canada
Residency
Permanent residence on grant
Application fee
CAD 1,590
Processing time
No duration published; the authority points to a guidance tool
Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada · verified 2026-08-16
Quebec — Skilled Worker Selection (PSTQ)
Canada
Residency
Temporary — not a permanent-residence route on its own
Application fee
No amount stored
Processing time
No duration published; the authority points to a guidance tool
Source: ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration · verified 2026-08-16
Quebec — Quebec Experience Program (PEQ)
Canada
Residency
Temporary — not a permanent-residence route on its own
Application fee
No amount stored
Processing time
No duration published; the authority points to a guidance tool
Source: ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration · verified 2026-08-16
Quebec — Investor Program
Canada
Residency
Temporary — not a permanent-residence route on its own
Application fee
CAD 18,241
Processing time
No duration published; the authority points to a guidance tool
Source: ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration · verified 2026-08-16
Quebec — Entrepreneur Program
Canada
Residency
Temporary — not a permanent-residence route on its own
Application fee
CAD 1,272
Processing time
No duration published; the authority points to a guidance tool
Source: ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration · verified 2026-08-16
Quebec — Self-employed Worker Program
Canada
Residency
Temporary — not a permanent-residence route on its own
Application fee
CAD 1,272
Processing time
No duration published; the authority points to a guidance tool
Source: ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration · verified 2026-08-16
Visto de residência para atividade profissional prestada de forma remota (nómada digital)
Portugal
Residency
Temporary on grant; permanent residence is a later application after 60 months
Application fee
No amount stored
Processing time
No duration published; the authority points to a guidance tool
Source: Agência para a Integração, Migrações e Asilo, I.P. · verified 2026-08-15
Visto de residência para reformados, religiosos e pessoas que vivem de rendimentos próprios
Portugal
Residency
Temporary on grant; permanent residence is a later application after 60 months
Application fee
EUR 90
Processing time
No duration published; the authority points to a guidance tool
Source: Governo de Portugal (gov.pt) · verified 2026-08-15
Visto de residência para estudo, intercâmbio, estágio ou voluntariado
Portugal
Residency
Temporary — not a permanent-residence route on its own
Application fee
EUR 90
Processing time
No duration published; the authority points to a guidance tool
Source: Governo de Portugal (gov.pt) · verified 2026-08-15
Residence permit for study (institution- or parent-sponsored)
United Arab Emirates
Residency
Temporary — not a permanent-residence route on its own
Application fee
AED 200
Processing time
No duration published; the authority points to a guidance tool
Source: Official Platform of the UAE Government (u.ae) · verified 2026-08-15

Route	Residency	Application fee	Processing time
Express Entry — Canadian Experience Class Canada	Permanent residence on grant	CAD 1,590	No duration published; the authority points to a guidance tool
Quebec — Skilled Worker Selection (PSTQ) Canada	Temporary — not a permanent-residence route on its own	No amount stored	No duration published; the authority points to a guidance tool
Quebec — Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) Canada	Temporary — not a permanent-residence route on its own	No amount stored	No duration published; the authority points to a guidance tool
Quebec — Investor Program Canada	Temporary — not a permanent-residence route on its own	CAD 18,241	No duration published; the authority points to a guidance tool
Quebec — Entrepreneur Program Canada	Temporary — not a permanent-residence route on its own	CAD 1,272	No duration published; the authority points to a guidance tool
Quebec — Self-employed Worker Program Canada	Temporary — not a permanent-residence route on its own	CAD 1,272	No duration published; the authority points to a guidance tool
Visto de residência para atividade profissional prestada de forma remota (nómada digital) Portugal	Temporary on grant; permanent residence is a later application after 60 months	No amount stored	No duration published; the authority points to a guidance tool
Visto de residência para reformados, religiosos e pessoas que vivem de rendimentos próprios Portugal	Temporary on grant; permanent residence is a later application after 60 months	EUR 90	No duration published; the authority points to a guidance tool
Visto de residência para estudo, intercâmbio, estágio ou voluntariado Portugal	Temporary — not a permanent-residence route on its own	EUR 90	No duration published; the authority points to a guidance tool
Residence permit for study (institution- or parent-sponsored) United Arab Emirates	Temporary — not a permanent-residence route on its own	AED 200	No duration published; the authority points to a guidance tool

The authority states a job offer is required

A job offer is required for these routes.

EU Blue Card
Germany
Residency
Temporary on grant; permanent residence is a later application after 21 months
Application fee
EUR 75
Processing time
No duration published; the authority points to a guidance tool
Source: Federal Government (Make it in Germany) · verified 2026-08-15
Critical Skills Employment Permit
Ireland
Residency
Temporary — not a permanent-residence route on its own
Application fee
EUR 1,000
Processing time
No duration published; the authority points to a guidance tool
Source: Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment (Employment Permits Section; pages still branded DETE) · verified 2026-08-15
Highly skilled migrant
Netherlands
Residency
Temporary on grant; permanent residence is a later application after 60 months
Application fee
EUR 423
Processing time
No duration published; the authority points to a guidance tool
Source: Immigration and Naturalisation Service · verified 2026-08-15
Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa
New Zealand
Residency
Permanent residence on grant
Application fee
From NZD 6,450
Processing time
No duration published; the authority points to a guidance tool
Source: Immigration New Zealand · verified 2026-08-15
Work permit (employee)
Sweden
Residency
Temporary on grant; permanent residence is a later application after 48 months
Application fee
SEK 2,200
Processing time
No duration published; the authority points to a guidance tool
Source: Swedish Migration Agency (Migrationsverket) · verified 2026-08-15
Golden Residence — specialised / skilled workers (Dubai GDRFA track)
United Arab Emirates
Residency
Temporary — not a permanent-residence route on its own
Application fee
AED 1,100
Processing time
No duration published; the authority points to a guidance tool
Source: General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai · verified 2026-08-15
Private-sector employment residence (employer-sponsored)
United Arab Emirates
Residency
Temporary — not a permanent-residence route on its own
Application fee
AED 200
Processing time
No duration published; the authority points to a guidance tool
Source: General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai · verified 2026-08-15
Skilled Worker Visa
United Kingdom
Residency
Temporary on grant; permanent residence is a later application after 60 months
Application fee
From GBP 819
Processing time
No duration published; the authority points to a guidance tool
Source: UK Visas and Immigration · verified 2026-08-15

Route	Residency	Application fee	Processing time
EU Blue Card Germany	Temporary on grant; permanent residence is a later application after 21 months	EUR 75	No duration published; the authority points to a guidance tool
Critical Skills Employment Permit Ireland	Temporary — not a permanent-residence route on its own	EUR 1,000	No duration published; the authority points to a guidance tool
Highly skilled migrant Netherlands	Temporary on grant; permanent residence is a later application after 60 months	EUR 423	No duration published; the authority points to a guidance tool
Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa New Zealand	Permanent residence on grant	From NZD 6,450	No duration published; the authority points to a guidance tool
Work permit (employee) Sweden	Temporary on grant; permanent residence is a later application after 48 months	SEK 2,200	No duration published; the authority points to a guidance tool
Golden Residence — specialised / skilled workers (Dubai GDRFA track) United Arab Emirates	Temporary — not a permanent-residence route on its own	AED 1,100	No duration published; the authority points to a guidance tool
Private-sector employment residence (employer-sponsored) United Arab Emirates	Temporary — not a permanent-residence route on its own	AED 200	No duration published; the authority points to a guidance tool
Skilled Worker Visa United Kingdom	Temporary on grant; permanent residence is a later application after 60 months	From GBP 819	No duration published; the authority points to a guidance tool

Not stated

The verified record does not state whether a job offer is required. Absence of the field is not a no — check the official source below.

Student Visa (subclass 500)
Australia
Residency
Temporary — not a permanent-residence route on its own
Application fee
No amount stored
Processing time
No duration published; the authority points to a guidance tool
Source: Department of Home Affairs · verified 2026-08-14
Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189)
Australia
Residency
Permanent residence on grant
Application fee
No amount stored
Processing time
No duration published; the authority points to a guidance tool
Source: Department of Home Affairs · verified 2026-08-14
Skilled Nominated Visa (subclass 190)
Australia
Residency
Permanent residence on grant
Application fee
No amount stored
Processing time
No duration published; the authority points to a guidance tool
Source: Department of Home Affairs · verified 2026-08-14
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (subclass 491)
Australia
Residency
Temporary on grant; subclass 191 after 36 months only if the holder complied with this visa's conditions for the whole period held
Application fee
No amount stored
Processing time
No duration published; the authority points to a guidance tool
Source: Department of Home Affairs · verified 2026-08-16
Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) Visa (subclass 191)
Australia
Residency
Permanent residence on grant
Application fee
No amount stored
Processing time
No duration published; the authority points to a guidance tool
Source: Department of Home Affairs · verified 2026-08-16
Express Entry — Federal Skilled Worker
Canada
Residency
Permanent residence on grant
Application fee
CAD 1,590
Processing time
No duration published; the authority points to a guidance tool
Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada · verified 2026-08-15
Express Entry — Federal Skilled Trades
Canada
Residency
Permanent residence on grant
Application fee
CAD 1,590
Processing time
No duration published; the authority points to a guidance tool
Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada · verified 2026-08-16
Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
Canada
Residency
Permanent residence on grant
Application fee
CAD 1,590
Processing time
No duration published; the authority points to a guidance tool
Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada · verified 2026-08-15
Study Permit → PGWP
Canada
Residency
Temporary — not a permanent-residence route on its own
Application fee
CAD 150
Processing time
No duration published; the authority points to a guidance tool
Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada · verified 2026-08-15
Student residence permit
Germany
Residency
Temporary — not a permanent-residence route on its own
Application fee
EUR 75
Processing time
No duration published; the authority points to a guidance tool
Source: Federal Government (Make it in Germany) · verified 2026-08-15
Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte)
Germany
Residency
Temporary — not a permanent-residence route on its own
Application fee
EUR 75
Processing time
No duration published; the authority points to a guidance tool
Source: Federal Government (Make it in Germany) · verified 2026-08-15
Third Level Graduate Programme (Stamp 1G)
Ireland
Residency
Temporary — not a permanent-residence route on its own
Application fee
EUR 300
Processing time
No duration published; the authority points to a guidance tool
Source: Immigration Service Delivery, Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration · verified 2026-08-15
Orientation year for highly educated persons
Netherlands
Residency
Temporary — not a permanent-residence route on its own
Application fee
EUR 254
Processing time
No duration published; the authority points to a guidance tool
Source: Immigration and Naturalisation Service · verified 2026-08-15
Student residence permit for university or higher professional education
Netherlands
Residency
Temporary — not a permanent-residence route on its own
Application fee
EUR 254
Processing time
No duration published; the authority points to a guidance tool
Source: Immigration and Naturalisation Service · verified 2026-08-15
Fee Paying Student Visa
New Zealand
Residency
Temporary — not a permanent-residence route on its own
Application fee
From NZD 850
Processing time
No duration published; the authority points to a guidance tool
Source: Immigration New Zealand · verified 2026-08-15
Residence permit for studies at higher education
Sweden
Residency
Temporary — not a permanent-residence route on its own
Application fee
SEK 1,500
Processing time
No duration published; the authority points to a guidance tool
Source: Swedish Migration Agency (Migrationsverket) · verified 2026-08-15
Residence permit to run your own business
Sweden
Residency
Temporary on grant; permanent residence is a later application after 24 months
Application fee
SEK 2,000
Processing time
No duration published; the authority points to a guidance tool
Source: Swedish Migration Agency (Migrationsverket) · verified 2026-08-15
Student Visa
United Kingdom
Residency
Temporary — not a permanent-residence route on its own
Application fee
GBP 558
Processing time
No duration published; the authority points to a guidance tool
Source: UK Visas and Immigration · verified 2026-08-15
High Potential Individual Visa
United Kingdom
Residency
Temporary — not a permanent-residence route on its own
Application fee
GBP 880
Processing time
No duration published; the authority points to a guidance tool
Source: UK Visas and Immigration · verified 2026-08-15

Route	Residency	Application fee	Processing time
Student Visa (subclass 500) Australia	Temporary — not a permanent-residence route on its own	No amount stored	No duration published; the authority points to a guidance tool
Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189) Australia	Permanent residence on grant	No amount stored	No duration published; the authority points to a guidance tool
Skilled Nominated Visa (subclass 190) Australia	Permanent residence on grant	No amount stored	No duration published; the authority points to a guidance tool
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (subclass 491) Australia	Temporary on grant; subclass 191 after 36 months only if the holder complied with this visa's conditions for the whole period held	No amount stored	No duration published; the authority points to a guidance tool
Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) Visa (subclass 191) Australia	Permanent residence on grant	No amount stored	No duration published; the authority points to a guidance tool
Express Entry — Federal Skilled Worker Canada	Permanent residence on grant	CAD 1,590	No duration published; the authority points to a guidance tool
Express Entry — Federal Skilled Trades Canada	Permanent residence on grant	CAD 1,590	No duration published; the authority points to a guidance tool
Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) Canada	Permanent residence on grant	CAD 1,590	No duration published; the authority points to a guidance tool
Study Permit → PGWP Canada	Temporary — not a permanent-residence route on its own	CAD 150	No duration published; the authority points to a guidance tool
Student residence permit Germany	Temporary — not a permanent-residence route on its own	EUR 75	No duration published; the authority points to a guidance tool
Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte) Germany	Temporary — not a permanent-residence route on its own	EUR 75	No duration published; the authority points to a guidance tool
Third Level Graduate Programme (Stamp 1G) Ireland	Temporary — not a permanent-residence route on its own	EUR 300	No duration published; the authority points to a guidance tool
Orientation year for highly educated persons Netherlands	Temporary — not a permanent-residence route on its own	EUR 254	No duration published; the authority points to a guidance tool
Student residence permit for university or higher professional education Netherlands	Temporary — not a permanent-residence route on its own	EUR 254	No duration published; the authority points to a guidance tool
Fee Paying Student Visa New Zealand	Temporary — not a permanent-residence route on its own	From NZD 850	No duration published; the authority points to a guidance tool
Residence permit for studies at higher education Sweden	Temporary — not a permanent-residence route on its own	SEK 1,500	No duration published; the authority points to a guidance tool
Residence permit to run your own business Sweden	Temporary on grant; permanent residence is a later application after 24 months	SEK 2,000	No duration published; the authority points to a guidance tool
Student Visa United Kingdom	Temporary — not a permanent-residence route on its own	GBP 558	No duration published; the authority points to a guidance tool
High Potential Individual Visa United Kingdom	Temporary — not a permanent-residence route on its own	GBP 880	No duration published; the authority points to a guidance tool

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