The entire world is basically your oyster for migration choices, with different criteria for each region. There are a variety of variables you need to keep in mind when choosing a country, and this will help you select the country most suitable for you and your family’s needs.

1 - Who is travelling?

Would the country enable you to bring your spouse and children with you, and what are the conditions for that? In view of the advantage of the country you are looking at; would these benefits apply to everyone immigrating?

2 - What language do they speak?

Are you willing to learn a foreign language to make your new country your home? There are several countries which already speak English however is it one of the official languages? For migration to most countries, you will be required to do the official language test.

3 - What profession are you in?

When migrating you are going to need to be able to work, are you going to find a suitable position and what is your salary going to be like relative to what you currently earn? You also need to consider if your qualification will be recognised in the country you wish to work in.

4 - How long can you stay?

Some countries only permit a short-term work to be applied for. Before you qualify for naturalisation, many countries need a certain amount of time and investment from you. What about citizenship? Concentrate on a country that will grant you residency rights and bear in mind the time frames and financial criteria before you can claim the passport.

5 - What does the country offer you?

You can either go on a work permit for immigration and not have any benefits from the government, or you can go on residency status that will allow you access to the government’s health, education, and social grants.

Considering all these variables, skilled migration is the golden ticket. You have a permanent route into a first-world country if you meet the points requirement to apply for this scheme. Australia and Canada are the only two countries that offer skilled migration with the potential of obtaining permanent residency without setting foot in the country. There are investment routes that require more capital but have shorter processing timeframes if you are not eligible to apply for skilled migration.