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How much money do I have to show for these immigration routes?

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17 routes match this filter.

Routes that publish a funds figure

Student Visa (subclass 500)
Australia
Funds
From AUD 29,710
Residency
Temporary — not a permanent-residence route on its own
12-month living costs for the student. Add 12 months of course fees, AUD10,394 for a partner, AUD4,449 per child, and at least AUD13,502 per year per school-age child. Alternatively evidence parent or partner income of at least AUD87,856 (AUD102,500 with family).
Source: Department of Home Affairs · verified 2026-08-14
Express Entry — Federal Skilled Worker
Canada
Funds
From CAD 15,263
Residency
Permanent residence on grant
Minimum for 1 family member, table updated July 7, 2025. Rises with family size (2: CAD 19,001; 3: CAD 23,360; each person after 7: CAD 4,112). Not required if you are authorized to work in Canada and have a valid job offer, or if invited under the Canadian Experience Class.
Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada · verified 2026-08-15
Express Entry — Federal Skilled Trades
Canada
Funds
From CAD 15,263
Residency
Permanent residence on grant
Minimum for 1 family member, table updated July 7, 2025. Rises with family size (2: CAD 19,001; 3: CAD 23,360; each person after 7: CAD 4,112). Required for the Federal Skilled Trades Program unless you are authorized to work in Canada and have a valid job offer.
Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada · verified 2026-08-16
Study Permit → PGWP
Canada
Funds
From CAD 22,895
Residency
Temporary — not a permanent-residence route on its own
Living expenses for 1 person for the first year if you apply on or after September 1, 2025, all provinces and territories except Quebec. Tuition and transportation are extra. Rises with family size (2: CAD 28,502; 3: CAD 35,040). Quebec uses amounts set by the Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration, not this table.
Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada · verified 2026-08-15
Student residence permit
Germany
Funds
From EUR 11,904
Residency
Temporary — not a permanent-residence route on its own
Blocked bank account of at least EUR 11,904 in 2026, or a scholarship or declaration of commitment. A visa for seeking a place in higher education uses EUR 1,091 per month (as of 2026) instead.
Source: Federal Government (Make it in Germany) · verified 2026-08-15
Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte)
Germany
Funds
From EUR 1,091
Residency
Temporary — not a permanent-residence route on its own
Blocked account with a minimum of EUR 1,091 net per month, amount applicable in 2026, or a declaration of commitment. A part-time job of at least EUR 1,091 net per month can also meet the requirement.
Source: Federal Government (Make it in Germany) · verified 2026-08-15
Student residence permit for university or higher professional education
Netherlands
Funds
EUR 1,130.77
Residency
Temporary — not a permanent-residence route on its own
Study norm for higher professional education (HBO) or university: EUR 1,130.77 per month, valid 1 January 2026 through 31 December 2026. You must show enough money to live and study for 12 months. The amount does not include school or college fees. Secondary/MBO uses a different monthly amount of EUR 928.58, which is a different permit.
Source: Immigration and Naturalisation Service · verified 2026-08-15
Fee Paying Student Visa
New Zealand
Funds
NZD 20,000
Residency
Temporary — not a permanent-residence route on its own
Tertiary, English-language or other non-compulsory study: NZD $20,000 for each year if the course is 1 year or more, or NZD $1,667 for each month if shorter than 1 year. School years 1 to 13: NZD $17,000 a year or $1,417 a month. Tuition fees and outward-travel funds are extra. Prepaid accommodation can be deducted. If you are pregnant, INZ also asks for NZD $9,000 for maternity health and medical costs.
Source: Immigration New Zealand · verified 2026-08-15
Visto de residência para atividade profissional prestada de forma remota (nómada digital)
Portugal
Funds
EUR 3,680
Residency
Temporary on grant; permanent residence is a later application after 60 months
4 × RMMG 2026. Decreto Regulamentar n.º 4/2022, art. 31.º-A: “rendimentos médios mensais auferidos … nos últimos três meses de valor mínimo equivalente a quatro remunerações mínimas mensais garantidas”. Decreto-Lei n.º 139/2025, art. 3.º: continental RMMG is € 920,00 from 1 January 2026. 4 × 920 = 3680 EUR per month. The decree applies to território continental; Madeira and the Azores set their own regional RMMG.
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
Funds
EUR 920
Residency
Temporary on grant; permanent residence is a later application after 60 months
100% of continental RMMG 2026 (€ 920,00 from 1 January 2026) per month for the first adult, for not less than 12 months (Portaria n.º 1563/2007, art. 5.º n.º 6 with art. 2.º). Family scale: +50% RMMG per extra adult, +30% per dependent child. Equivalent floor over 12 months is 12 × 920 = 11 040 EUR for a single first adult.
Source: Governo de Portugal (gov.pt) · verified 2026-08-15
Visto de residência para estudo, intercâmbio, estágio ou voluntariado
Portugal
Funds
From EUR 920
Residency
Temporary — not a permanent-residence route on its own
Unreduced floor: 100% of continental RMMG 2026 (€ 920,00 per month) for 12 months, or for the months of an exchange (Portaria n.º 1563/2007, art. 5.º n.º 4). Reducible to 50% of that amount if housing is assured, or reduced by up to 90% if housing and food are assured. Tuition is not in that portaria.
Source: Governo de Portugal (gov.pt) · verified 2026-08-15
Residence permit for studies at higher education
Sweden
Funds
From SEK 10,656
Residency
Temporary — not a permanent-residence route on its own
Monthly maintenance for applications in 2026: at least SEK 10,656. MIGRFS 2023:1: 18 percent of the prisbasbelopp per month. Government prisbasbelopp 2026 is SEK 59,200 (0.18 × 59,200 = 10,656). 2025 applications used SEK 10,584 (18 percent of SEK 58,800). Reductions if the institution or an exchange organisation provides free food (SEK 2,960) or free housing (SEK 4,736) in 2026. Extra SEK 4,440 a month for a spouse or cohabiting partner and SEK 2,664 per child. Must cover the whole permit period.
Source: Swedish Migration Agency (Migrationsverket) · verified 2026-08-15
Residence permit to run your own business
Sweden
Funds
From SEK 200,000
Residency
Temporary on grant; permanent residence is a later application after 24 months
Bank funds in your name for two years: at least SEK 200,000. Plus SEK 100,000 for an accompanying spouse and SEK 50,000 per accompanying child. Separate from money needed to run or buy the business. Loans are not normally accepted for the business capital.
Source: Swedish Migration Agency (Migrationsverket) · verified 2026-08-15
Golden Residence — specialised / skilled workers (Dubai GDRFA track)
United Arab Emirates
Funds
AED 30,000
Residency
Temporary — not a permanent-residence route on its own
Dubai GDRFA skilled-worker / specialists track: “A monthly salary of no less than AED 30,000” and, in the specialists terms, “approximately AED 30,000 or its equivalent in foreign currencies.” This is a monthly salary floor for this subcategory, not a settlement-funds lump sum. Other Golden subcategories on the same GDRFA listing (investors, entrepreneurs, top students) use different tests and are not this figure. ICP’s federal Golden Visa page opened here (last updated 27 July 2021) lists specialised talents without printing this salary.
Source: General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai · verified 2026-08-15
Student Visa
United Kingdom
Funds
From GBP 1,171
Residency
Temporary — not a permanent-residence route on its own
Living-cost floor published as £1,171 per month (up to 9 months) outside London, or £1,529 per month (up to 9 months) in London. Course fees for 1 academic year are extra and appear on the CAS. Not required if you have already been in the UK with a valid visa for at least 12 months, or if you are a student union sabbatical officer. Some nationalities are under the differential evidence requirement and may be asked later.
Source: UK Visas and Immigration · verified 2026-08-15
Skilled Worker Visa
United Kingdom
Funds
From GBP 1,270
Residency
Temporary on grant; permanent residence is a later application after 60 months
You must have at least £1,270 available for 28 days, unless you have been in the UK with a valid visa for at least 12 months or your employer certifies maintenance on the certificate of sponsorship.
Source: UK Visas and Immigration · verified 2026-08-15
High Potential Individual Visa
United Kingdom
Funds
From GBP 1,270
Residency
Temporary — not a permanent-residence route on its own
You must have at least £1,270 available for 28 days, unless you have been in the UK with a valid visa for at least 12 months.
Source: UK Visas and Immigration · verified 2026-08-15

Route	Funds	Residency
Student Visa (subclass 500) Australia	From AUD 29,710	Temporary — not a permanent-residence route on its own
12-month living costs for the student. Add 12 months of course fees, AUD10,394 for a partner, AUD4,449 per child, and at least AUD13,502 per year per school-age child. Alternatively evidence parent or partner income of at least AUD87,856 (AUD102,500 with family). Source: Department of Home Affairs · verified 2026-08-14
Express Entry — Federal Skilled Worker Canada	From CAD 15,263	Permanent residence on grant
Minimum for 1 family member, table updated July 7, 2025. Rises with family size (2: CAD 19,001; 3: CAD 23,360; each person after 7: CAD 4,112). Not required if you are authorized to work in Canada and have a valid job offer, or if invited under the Canadian Experience Class. Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada · verified 2026-08-15
Express Entry — Federal Skilled Trades Canada	From CAD 15,263	Permanent residence on grant
Minimum for 1 family member, table updated July 7, 2025. Rises with family size (2: CAD 19,001; 3: CAD 23,360; each person after 7: CAD 4,112). Required for the Federal Skilled Trades Program unless you are authorized to work in Canada and have a valid job offer. Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada · verified 2026-08-16
Study Permit → PGWP Canada	From CAD 22,895	Temporary — not a permanent-residence route on its own
Living expenses for 1 person for the first year if you apply on or after September 1, 2025, all provinces and territories except Quebec. Tuition and transportation are extra. Rises with family size (2: CAD 28,502; 3: CAD 35,040). Quebec uses amounts set by the Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration, not this table. Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada · verified 2026-08-15
Student residence permit Germany	From EUR 11,904	Temporary — not a permanent-residence route on its own
Blocked bank account of at least EUR 11,904 in 2026, or a scholarship or declaration of commitment. A visa for seeking a place in higher education uses EUR 1,091 per month (as of 2026) instead. Source: Federal Government (Make it in Germany) · verified 2026-08-15
Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte) Germany	From EUR 1,091	Temporary — not a permanent-residence route on its own
Blocked account with a minimum of EUR 1,091 net per month, amount applicable in 2026, or a declaration of commitment. A part-time job of at least EUR 1,091 net per month can also meet the requirement. Source: Federal Government (Make it in Germany) · verified 2026-08-15
Student residence permit for university or higher professional education Netherlands	EUR 1,130.77	Temporary — not a permanent-residence route on its own
Study norm for higher professional education (HBO) or university: EUR 1,130.77 per month, valid 1 January 2026 through 31 December 2026. You must show enough money to live and study for 12 months. The amount does not include school or college fees. Secondary/MBO uses a different monthly amount of EUR 928.58, which is a different permit. Source: Immigration and Naturalisation Service · verified 2026-08-15
Fee Paying Student Visa New Zealand	NZD 20,000	Temporary — not a permanent-residence route on its own
Tertiary, English-language or other non-compulsory study: NZD $20,000 for each year if the course is 1 year or more, or NZD $1,667 for each month if shorter than 1 year. School years 1 to 13: NZD $17,000 a year or $1,417 a month. Tuition fees and outward-travel funds are extra. Prepaid accommodation can be deducted. If you are pregnant, INZ also asks for NZD $9,000 for maternity health and medical costs. Source: Immigration New Zealand · verified 2026-08-15
Visto de residência para atividade profissional prestada de forma remota (nómada digital) Portugal	EUR 3,680	Temporary on grant; permanent residence is a later application after 60 months
4 × RMMG 2026. Decreto Regulamentar n.º 4/2022, art. 31.º-A: “rendimentos médios mensais auferidos … nos últimos três meses de valor mínimo equivalente a quatro remunerações mínimas mensais garantidas”. Decreto-Lei n.º 139/2025, art. 3.º: continental RMMG is € 920,00 from 1 January 2026. 4 × 920 = 3680 EUR per month. The decree applies to território continental; Madeira and the Azores set their own regional RMMG. 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	EUR 920	Temporary on grant; permanent residence is a later application after 60 months
100% of continental RMMG 2026 (€ 920,00 from 1 January 2026) per month for the first adult, for not less than 12 months (Portaria n.º 1563/2007, art. 5.º n.º 6 with art. 2.º). Family scale: +50% RMMG per extra adult, +30% per dependent child. Equivalent floor over 12 months is 12 × 920 = 11 040 EUR for a single first adult. Source: Governo de Portugal (gov.pt) · verified 2026-08-15
Visto de residência para estudo, intercâmbio, estágio ou voluntariado Portugal	From EUR 920	Temporary — not a permanent-residence route on its own
Unreduced floor: 100% of continental RMMG 2026 (€ 920,00 per month) for 12 months, or for the months of an exchange (Portaria n.º 1563/2007, art. 5.º n.º 4). Reducible to 50% of that amount if housing is assured, or reduced by up to 90% if housing and food are assured. Tuition is not in that portaria. Source: Governo de Portugal (gov.pt) · verified 2026-08-15
Residence permit for studies at higher education Sweden	From SEK 10,656	Temporary — not a permanent-residence route on its own
Monthly maintenance for applications in 2026: at least SEK 10,656. MIGRFS 2023:1: 18 percent of the prisbasbelopp per month. Government prisbasbelopp 2026 is SEK 59,200 (0.18 × 59,200 = 10,656). 2025 applications used SEK 10,584 (18 percent of SEK 58,800). Reductions if the institution or an exchange organisation provides free food (SEK 2,960) or free housing (SEK 4,736) in 2026. Extra SEK 4,440 a month for a spouse or cohabiting partner and SEK 2,664 per child. Must cover the whole permit period. Source: Swedish Migration Agency (Migrationsverket) · verified 2026-08-15
Residence permit to run your own business Sweden	From SEK 200,000	Temporary on grant; permanent residence is a later application after 24 months
Bank funds in your name for two years: at least SEK 200,000. Plus SEK 100,000 for an accompanying spouse and SEK 50,000 per accompanying child. Separate from money needed to run or buy the business. Loans are not normally accepted for the business capital. Source: Swedish Migration Agency (Migrationsverket) · verified 2026-08-15
Golden Residence — specialised / skilled workers (Dubai GDRFA track) United Arab Emirates	AED 30,000	Temporary — not a permanent-residence route on its own
Dubai GDRFA skilled-worker / specialists track: “A monthly salary of no less than AED 30,000” and, in the specialists terms, “approximately AED 30,000 or its equivalent in foreign currencies.” This is a monthly salary floor for this subcategory, not a settlement-funds lump sum. Other Golden subcategories on the same GDRFA listing (investors, entrepreneurs, top students) use different tests and are not this figure. ICP’s federal Golden Visa page opened here (last updated 27 July 2021) lists specialised talents without printing this salary. Source: General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai · verified 2026-08-15
Student Visa United Kingdom	From GBP 1,171	Temporary — not a permanent-residence route on its own
Living-cost floor published as £1,171 per month (up to 9 months) outside London, or £1,529 per month (up to 9 months) in London. Course fees for 1 academic year are extra and appear on the CAS. Not required if you have already been in the UK with a valid visa for at least 12 months, or if you are a student union sabbatical officer. Some nationalities are under the differential evidence requirement and may be asked later. Source: UK Visas and Immigration · verified 2026-08-15
Skilled Worker Visa United Kingdom	From GBP 1,270	Temporary on grant; permanent residence is a later application after 60 months
You must have at least £1,270 available for 28 days, unless you have been in the UK with a valid visa for at least 12 months or your employer certifies maintenance on the certificate of sponsorship. Source: UK Visas and Immigration · verified 2026-08-15
High Potential Individual Visa United Kingdom	From GBP 1,270	Temporary — not a permanent-residence route on its own
You must have at least £1,270 available for 28 days, unless you have been in the UK with a valid visa for at least 12 months. Source: UK Visas and Immigration · verified 2026-08-15

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