Migration categories
Family
Moving to join or accompany family members. Country guidance describes eligible relationships and applicable conditions.
Free movement
Residence based on applicable free-movement rights. Country guidance describes eligibility and any conditions or formalities.
Independent means / Retirement
Living in a destination on savings, pensions or other non-work income. Country guidance describes applicable residence arrangements.
Investment residence
Residence pursued through qualifying investment programmes. Country guidance retains actual programme names, eligibility and conditions.
Other / no formal pathway
Other migration circumstances, including living in a destination without pursuing a formal residence pathway. Experiences can be shared even when no published requirements apply.
Protection
Experiences of seeking or receiving protection, including asylum applications, unsuccessful applications, resettlement and temporary protection. Selecting this category does not imply a successful application or granted status.
Remote work / Digital nomad
Living in a destination while working remotely for employers or clients abroad. Country guidance describes applicable residence arrangements.
Study
Moving for education or training. Country guidance describes eligible programmes and applicable conditions.
Work
Moving for local employment, self-employment or running a business. Country guidance describes the applicable routes and conditions.