General · 2026 Guide
Best Countries for PR Without IELTS

IELTS is not the only way. Many countries take other tests. Some need no test at all. Here are the best PR options.
Use other English tests
Canada — CELPIP. Australia — PTE or TOEFL. UK — PTE or TOEFL. Most pick the same level as IELTS.
Countries with no English test for some paths
Portugal D7, UAE golden visa, Germany opportunity card (German only), and Caribbean citizenship-by-investment.
French paths
Canada gives 50 free points if you score on a French test (TEF or TCF). Quebec PR is also French-first.
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