| Programme | Basis | Status & settlement | Typical timeline |
| UK · Global Talent | Endorsed achievement in tech, science or arts. No employer, no investment. | Visa up to 5 years; ILR in 3–5 years; family included | 8–14 WEEKS |
| UK · Innovator Founder | Endorsed innovative, viable, scalable business. No fixed minimum investment. | ILR in 3 years; family included | 3–4 MONTHS |
| US · O-1 / EB-1 | Extraordinary ability. O-1 has no annual quota; EB-1 allows self-petition. | O-1: 3 years + extensions; EB-1: green card; family included | PREP 6–10 WKS + 15 BUSINESS DAYS (PREMIUM) |
| France · Carte Talent | Founders, qualified professionals, investors in their own venture. | 4-year card, renewable; family same term | 2–4 MONTHS |
| Spain · Digital Nomad | Remote income from ~€2,800 per month, documented. | 3-year card; PR at 5 years; family included | 1–3 MONTHS |