Best Countries to Emigrate in 2025 (No Lottery, No Investment) — Canada, Australia, Germany… and the Hidden Portugal Advantage

Explorer Investments
Tue, 04 Nov 2025 12:00:00 GMT
Skilled Migration, Canada Express Entry, Australia SkillSelect, Germany EU Blue Card, Portugal D7 Visa, Portugal Golden Visa, Global Mobility, Residency by Investment

No-lottery, no-investment immigration: compare Canada Express Entry, Australia SkillSelect, Germany’s EU Blue Card, New Zealand SMC, Sweden & Norway work permits — and discover why Portugal’s D7 (and Golden Visa for flexibility) quietly wins on safety, lifestyle and long-term EU rights.

If you want to move country without buying a visa or playing the lottery, 2025 offers multiple skills-based routes: Canada’s Express Entry & PNPs, Australia’s SkillSelect (189/190/491), Germany’s EU Blue Card, New Zealand’s Skilled Migrant Category, and Sweden/Norway work permits. These pathways reward merit, language, qualifications and labour demand — not capital.

Quick Comparison

Canada: Points for age, education, English/French, experience; PNPs target local demand.

Australia: Transparent points & state nominations; high demand in healthcare, IT, engineering.

Germany: EU Blue Card — PR in 21-33 months with language and qualifying salary.

New Zealand: Streamlined Skilled Migrant Category with clear threshold.

Sweden/Norway: Residence via verified shortages and employment contracts.

The Portugal Advantage

Portugal stands out for families prioritising safety, climate and EU optionality:
• D7 residency for stable/passive income (no investment) — relocation-oriented
• Golden Visa for low physical presence and flexibility — CMVM-regulated fund route
• Top-10 global safety, 300+ sunny days, quality healthcare & international schools
• PR ~5 years; citizenship thereafter (verify current rules and timelines)

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Disclaimer: Immigration rules change. Confirm eligibility, presence requirements and citizenship timelines with qualified counsel.