Regional Agreement Visas allow professionals, entrepreneurs, and families to relocate to a new country through dedicated immigration programmes. In 2026, 10 countries offer at least one regional agreement visa pathway in our database, each with different income thresholds, processing timelines, and paths to permanent residency.
This page compares every regional agreement visa programme we track, listed alphabetically. Use the table below to quickly identify which countries match your budget, timeline, and long-term goals. Click any country name to see its full immigration profile.
Country Comparison Table
| Country | Programme | Income Req. | Processing | PR Path | Family |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armenia | EAEU Certificate | — | 20–40 days | 5 yr | Yes |
| Barbados | CARICOM Freedom of Movement | — | 35–42 days | — | Yes |
| Brazil | Mercosur Temporary Residency | — | 14–56 days | 2 yr | Yes |
| Colombia | M-10 Mercosur Migrant Visa | — | 14–28 days | 5 yr | Yes |
| Guyana | CARICOM Skills Certificate | — | 7–21 days | — | Yes |
| Jamaica | CARICOM Free Movement of Skilled Persons | — | 56–70 days | 5 yr | Yes |
| Nigeria | ECOWAS Residence Card | €1,500/mo | 20–30 days | 15 yr | Yes |
| Qatar | GCC Resident Work Visa | — | 30–30 days | 20 yr | Yes |
| United Kingdom | British National (Overseas) Visa | — | 15–84 days | 5 yr | Yes |
| Uruguay | Mercosur Temporary/Permanent Residency | — | 14–30 days | 2 yr | Yes |
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Armenia (1 programme)
- EAEU Certificate — EAEU Certificate for Armenia.
Barbados (1 programme)
- CARICOM Freedom of Movement — CARICOM Freedom of Movement for Barbados.
Brazil (1 programme)
- Mercosur Temporary Residency — Available to Mercosur/associate member nationals. No income requirement.
Colombia (1 programme)
- M-10 Mercosur Migrant Visa — Simplified residence for Mercosur-associated nationals (AR, BR, PY, UY, CL, PE, BO). Allows work + residence without sponsorship. 3 years, renewable.
Guyana (1 programme)
- CARICOM Skills Certificate — Free movement for CARICOM nationals with approved skills certificates, no work permit required.
Jamaica (1 programme)
- CARICOM Free Movement of Skilled Persons — CARICOM Free Movement of Skilled Persons for Jamaica.
Nigeria (1 programme)
- ECOWAS Residence Card — For citizens of ECOWAS member states working or residing in Nigeria; involves registration with NIS, employer sponsorship, and proof of employment.
Qatar (1 programme)
- GCC Resident Work Visa — GCC Resident Work Visa for Qatar.
United Kingdom (1 programme)
- British National (Overseas) Visa — For Hong Kong BN(O) passport holders. No fixed salary. Must show sufficient funds. 5 years to ILR.
Uruguay (1 programme)
- Mercosur Temporary/Permanent Residency — Simplified residency for Mercosur/associated state citizens (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Chile, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Guyana, Suriname).
Regional Agreement Visas by Country
Frequently Asked Questions
How many countries offer regional agreement visas in 2026?
As of 2026, 10 countries in our database offer at least one regional agreement visa pathway. Requirements, processing times, and costs vary significantly between countries.
Which country has the easiest regional agreement visa to obtain?
We do not rank regional agreement visa pathways by difficulty — we found no source we could stand behind for such a score. The table above shows the published income requirement, processing time and family rights for each country, which is what the comparison now rests on.
What are the typical requirements for regional agreement visas?
Common requirements include proof of income or savings, health insurance, a clean criminal record, and passport validity. Specific thresholds (income, education, experience) vary by country and programme.
Can I bring my family on a regional agreement visa?
Many regional agreement visa programmes allow family accompaniment (spouse and dependent children). Some also grant work rights to spouses. Check the family column in our comparison table above.
How long does it take to get permanent residency through a regional agreement visa?
The path to permanent residency ranges from 2 to 10 years depending on the country. Some regional agreement visa programmes offer faster PR tracks than others — see the PR Path column in our table.
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Data sourced from official government immigration portals, re-checked March 2026. Requirements change frequently — always confirm with the relevant embassy or immigration authority before applying.