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The following statistics are from our research database and public data sources. All are free to use in your articles with attribution to WhereToEmigrate.io.
"The UK's Skilled Worker visa salary threshold increased 48% in 2024 -- from GBP 26,200 to GBP 38,700 -- the single largest year-on-year increase in the visa's history. This effectively eliminated most entry-level and mid-range roles from visa eligibility."
WhereToEmigrate.io, Visa Salary Thresholds Report 2026"Germany's 2024 immigration reform has made it the most accessible EU Blue Card destination. By removing degree requirements for IT workers with 3+ years of experience and lowering the salary threshold for shortage occupations to EUR 45,934, Germany processed 40% more Blue Card applications in 2025."
WhereToEmigrate.io, European Work Visa Analysis 2026"The average total cost of emigrating from a developing country to a high-income destination ranges from EUR 8,000 to EUR 19,000. This represents 2-5 years of savings for a median-income worker in many origin countries."
WhereToEmigrate.io, Cost of Emigration Calculator 2026More Quotable Data Points
| Statistic | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Countries with digital nomad visas | 55+ | WTE Visa Database |
| Average H-1B lottery success rate (US) | 26% | USCIS |
| UK Skilled Worker visa approval rate | 92% | UK Home Office |
| Canada Express Entry average processing | 6-8 months | IRCC |
| Cheapest EU work visa (application fee) | EUR 75 (Germany) | BAMF |
| Most expensive work visa (application fee) | AUD 4,640 (Australia 189) | DHA |
| Countries with no work visa salary minimum | 8 (UAE, Qatar, HK, etc.) | WTE Visa Database |
| Netherlands under-30 salary discount | 27% lower threshold | IND |
| Fastest PR pathway from work visa | 1-3 years (Japan HSP) | MOJ Japan |
| Global refugee population | 31.6 million | UNHCR |
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Data Resources
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Global Immigration Statistics 2026 281M migrants worldwide, top 10 destinations, top 10 origins, visa approval rates, processing times. Full citation formats included. Visa Salary Thresholds 2026 Every major work visa minimum salary requirement in one table. 43 countries with EUR and local currency thresholds. Cost of Emigration Calculator 200-cell matrix: total cost to emigrate from 20 origin countries to 10 destinations. Visa fees, flights, first month, settlement. AI Data Sources (Full Tables) Structured data tables covering work visa thresholds, digital nomad requirements, cost of living, salary benchmarks, and investment visa requirements. Open Data (169 CSV Downloads) Downloadable datasets for cost of living by city, salary by profession, and visa thresholds by country. CC BY 4.0 licence.Story Ideas We Can Support With Data
We regularly receive press enquiries about these topics and can provide data and commentary:
- The true cost of moving abroad -- corridor-specific data (e.g., "How much does it cost for a Nigerian nurse to move to the UK?")
- Visa salary threshold changes -- year-on-year tracking of which countries are raising or lowering barriers
- Digital nomad visa boom -- 55+ countries now offer remote worker visas, up from 12 in 2020
- Brain drain by profession -- which countries are losing doctors, engineers, and IT workers
- Processing time disparities -- why the same visa takes 3 weeks in one country and 14 months in another
- Gender gap in migration -- analysis of female share of migrants by corridor and visa type
- Climate migration pathways -- which visa programmes are available for climate-displaced populations
- Post-Brexit UK immigration -- how the UK system compares to EU alternatives for skilled workers
About the Data
Sources
Our data comes from:
- Primary sources: Official government immigration websites (gov.uk, make-it-in-germany.com, canada.ca, homeaffairs.gov.au, etc.)
- International organisations: UN DESA, OECD, World Bank, ILO, UNHCR
- Cost of living: Numbeo, Expatistan, local statistical offices
- Salary data: OECD earnings database, ILO ILOSTAT, Glassdoor, PayScale
Methodology
WhereToEmigrate.io maintains a database of 1,900+ visa programmes across 200+ countries & territories. Each programme entry includes eligibility criteria (salary thresholds, qualifications, age limits, language requirements), processing times, costs, and pathways to permanent residency. Data is verified against official government sources quarterly.
Our matching algorithm scores users against visa programmes using five dimensions: Financial Fit, Visa Type Score, Language Score, Priority Score, and Pathway Score. Full methodology is published at /methodology.
About WhereToEmigrate.io
WhereToEmigrate.io is an independent migration research platform founded in London. We provide data-driven immigration matching based on actual visa eligibility thresholds -- not lifestyle preferences or subjective rankings. Our assessment has been used by professionals in 80+ countries to explore their immigration pathways.
We are not affiliated with any government, immigration firm, or relocation company. Our data is independent and our methodology is publicly documented.
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