A resident visa is a document issued to a foreigner for a legal stay in a certain state or country, for multiple crossing of its borders (entry / exit). It has no fixed minimum or maximum validity, but is typically longer than a tourist visa.

A resident visa, in contrast to a tourist visa, is typically issued at the local imigration office after arrival in the host country. Sometimes you need to apply for a residency visa at an embassy or consulate of the country in question.

The validity period depends on the type of residence visa. Typically, the document is issued for 12-24 months, but in some cases, it can be issued for as little as one month up to a decade or more. The basis for issuing the visa may include, but is not limited to, investment residency visas, starting a business, work, research, study, family reunification.

It is sometimes hard work to navigate the bureaucracy to obtain a residence visa, whether temporary or permanent, on your own. Our InternationalWealth portal, relying on a global correspondent network and established partnerships with international immigration agents, is able to provide comprehensive support in obtaining a resident visa and improving the chances of obtaining the desired result. Needless to say, as part of the Offshore Pro Group we work with complete confidentiality and at a professional speed.

At the end of the page, you'll find the best articles on residency visas in a variety of countries and territories. We also recommend sending an outline of your personal situation via email info@offshore-pro.info . You can also peruse other pages on this site to find out about other options that might be open to you, such as "Golden Passports" a.k.a. Citizenship by Investment.