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Typical employer-sponsored skilled visas range from 1–4 weeks in Singapore to 8–24 weeks for Canadian work permits, depending on documentation completeness and embassy workload.
| Country | Visa route | Typical weeks | Complexity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | EU Blue Card | 4–8 | Moderate |
| Netherlands | Highly Skilled Migrant | 2–6 | Low–Moderate |
| Canada | Express Entry / Work Permit | 8–24 | Moderate–High |
| United Kingdom | Skilled Worker | 3–8 | Moderate |
| Singapore | Employment Pass | 1–4 | Low |
| Australia | Skilled Visa | 8–20 | Moderate–High |
| Ireland | Critical Skills Permit | 4–10 | Moderate |
| Japan | Engineer Visa | 4–12 | Moderate–High |