Work Permits & Employee Visas

The standard route for moving an employee to another country: the employer sponsors, the authority approves, and the employee collects a visa and residence permit. Most of the work sits with the employer, and most of the delay comes from documents that were prepared in the wrong order.

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How the setup works

Check the employer can sponsor — registration, licensing or quota conditions apply in many countries before any application can be filed.
Test the role against the route: salary thresholds, qualification requirements and, where it applies, a labour-market test.
Collect and legalise the employee’s documents — diplomas, employment history and police clearance usually need apostille and sworn translation.
File the permit application and, once approved, the visa application at the consulate.
Complete in-country registration, biometrics and the residence card after arrival.

Timeline

Commonly 1–4 months end to end, driven more by document legalisation and consulate appointments than by the decision itself.

General requirements

Eligible sponsoring employer
Role meeting salary and skill conditions
Recognised qualifications where required
Clean immigration and criminal record
Health insurance and accommodation evidence
Legalised and translated documents

Documents needed

Employment contract or binding offer
Employer registration and sponsorship documents
Passport and previous visas
Diplomas and professional qualifications
Employment history and references
Police clearance certificate
Proof of accommodation
Health insurance policy
Apostilles and sworn translations

Requirements, fees and timelines are indicative and change over time. We confirm the current rules for your specific project before you commit.

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