14 countries. Find where you belong.
Each guide gives general career-planning information on the sponsored job market, potential visa routes, indicative salaries, living costs, tax, healthcare and possible residency milestones. It is not immigration or legal advice.
United States
H-1B specialty occupation visa
Live roles
0
Typical salary
USD 110,000 - 185,000
Living cost
GBP 2,450/mo
Indicative residency
Potential employer route, often 2-8 years
United Kingdom
Skilled Worker visa
Live roles
0
Typical salary
GBP 38,000 - 75,000
Living cost
GBP 1,750/mo
Indicative residency
Potential settlement route after 5 years
Germany
EU Blue Card
Live roles
0
Typical salary
EUR 58,000 - 95,000
Living cost
GBP 1,500/mo
Indicative residency
Potential permanent residence route from 21-33 months
Canada
Work permit with Express Entry pathway
Live roles
0
Typical salary
CAD 85,000 - 140,000
Living cost
GBP 1,700/mo
Indicative residency
Potential permanent residence routes vary
Netherlands
Highly Skilled Migrant permit
Live roles
0
Typical salary
EUR 55,000 - 90,000
Living cost
GBP 1,600/mo
Indicative residency
Potential permanent residence route after 5 years
Ireland
Critical Skills Employment Permit
Live roles
0
Typical salary
EUR 55,000 - 95,000
Living cost
GBP 1,750/mo
Indicative residency
Potential long-term residence route after 5 years
Australia
Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482)
Live roles
0
Typical salary
AUD 100,000 - 160,000
Living cost
GBP 1,900/mo
Indicative residency
Potential permanent residence routes vary
France
Talent Passport
Live roles
0
Typical salary
EUR 48,000 - 85,000
Living cost
GBP 1,550/mo
Indicative residency
Potential permanent residence route after 5 years
Sweden
Work permit for skilled employment
Live roles
0
Typical salary
SEK 550,000 - 900,000
Living cost
GBP 1,500/mo
Indicative residency
Potential permanent residence route after 4 years
Spain
Highly Qualified Professional permit
Live roles
0
Typical salary
EUR 40,000 - 70,000
Living cost
GBP 1,200/mo
Indicative residency
Potential permanent residence route after 5 years
Switzerland
B permit under the third-country quota
Live roles
0
Typical salary
CHF 110,000 - 180,000
Living cost
GBP 2,600/mo
Indicative residency
Potential C permit route after 10 years
United Arab Emirates
Standard employment residence visa
Live roles
0
Typical salary
AED 300,000 - 550,000
Living cost
GBP 1,900/mo
Indicative residency
Potential Golden Visa route, subject to criteria
Portugal
Highly qualified activity residence permit
Live roles
0
Typical salary
EUR 35,000 - 60,000
Living cost
GBP 1,150/mo
Indicative residency
Potential permanent residence route after 5 years
New Zealand
Accredited Employer Work Visa
Live roles
0
Typical salary
NZD 90,000 - 140,000
Living cost
GBP 1,700/mo
Indicative residency
Potential Green List residence pathways