Visa type
Work visa
A work visa is issued for employment abroad under a formal contract. What sets it apart is the invitation or work permit issued by the employer. That is why a work visa takes more documents, and more time, than other categories.
Choose a country
Documents
- International passportvalid for the whole contract period
- Photograph of the required size
- Completed visa application form
- Invitation or employment contract from the employer
- Work permitusually arranged by the employer · not always required
- Education and qualification documentswith translation
- Proof of fundsyour own account or a sponsor's documents
- Health insurance
- Proof of accommodation
- Proof of work experienceif required · not always required
Timing and fee
- Consular fee The consular fee follows the official rate — we confirm it during the consultation.
Common reasons for refusal
- The invitation or contract is not drawn up as required
- Translation or certification of education documents is wrong
- Details in the form do not match the documents
- The passport does not stay valid for the contract period
The information has not been verified yet.
Requirements may change. We confirm the exact list during the consultation. Only the consulate decides whether a visa is issued.
Verified: не проверено
Documents
- International passportvalid for the whole contract period
- Photograph of the required size
- Completed visa application form
- Invitation or employment contract from the employer
- Work permitusually arranged by the employer · not always required
- Education and qualification documentswith translation
- Proof of fundsyour own account or a sponsor's documents
- Health insurance
- Proof of accommodation
- Proof of work experienceif required · not always required
Timing and fee
- Consular fee The consular fee follows the official rate — we confirm it during the consultation.
Common reasons for refusal
- The invitation or contract is not drawn up as required
- Translation or certification of education documents is wrong
- Details in the form do not match the documents
- The passport does not stay valid for the contract period
The information has not been verified yet.
Requirements may change. We confirm the exact list during the consultation. Only the consulate decides whether a visa is issued.
Verified: не проверено
Documents
- International passportvalid for the whole contract period
- Photograph of the required size
- Completed visa application form
- Invitation or employment contract from the employer
- Work permitusually arranged by the employer · not always required
- Education and qualification documentswith translation
- Proof of fundsyour own account or a sponsor's documents
- Health insurance
- Proof of accommodation
- Proof of work experienceif required · not always required
Timing and fee
- Consular fee The consular fee follows the official rate — we confirm it during the consultation.
Common reasons for refusal
- The invitation or contract is not drawn up as required
- Translation or certification of education documents is wrong
- Details in the form do not match the documents
- The passport does not stay valid for the contract period
The information has not been verified yet.
Requirements may change. We confirm the exact list during the consultation. Only the consulate decides whether a visa is issued.
Verified: не проверено
Documents
- International passportvalid for the whole contract period
- Photograph of the required size
- Completed visa application form
- Invitation or employment contract from the employer
- Work permitusually arranged by the employer · not always required
- Education and qualification documentswith translation
- Proof of fundsyour own account or a sponsor's documents
- Health insurance
- Proof of accommodation
- Proof of work experienceif required · not always required
Timing and fee
- Consular fee The consular fee follows the official rate — we confirm it during the consultation.
Common reasons for refusal
- The invitation or contract is not drawn up as required
- Translation or certification of education documents is wrong
- Details in the form do not match the documents
- The passport does not stay valid for the contract period
The information has not been verified yet.
Requirements may change. We confirm the exact list during the consultation. Only the consulate decides whether a visa is issued.
Verified: не проверено
Documents
- International passportvalid for the whole contract period
- Photograph of the required size
- Completed visa application form
- Invitation or employment contract from the employer
- Work permitusually arranged by the employer · not always required
- Education and qualification documentswith translation
- Proof of fundsyour own account or a sponsor's documents
- Health insurance
- Proof of accommodation
- Proof of work experienceif required · not always required
Timing and fee
- Consular fee The consular fee follows the official rate — we confirm it during the consultation.
Common reasons for refusal
- The invitation or contract is not drawn up as required
- Translation or certification of education documents is wrong
- Details in the form do not match the documents
- The passport does not stay valid for the contract period
The information has not been verified yet.
Requirements may change. We confirm the exact list during the consultation. Only the consulate decides whether a visa is issued.
Verified: не проверено
Documents
- International passportvalid for the whole contract period
- Photograph of the required size
- Completed visa application form
- Invitation or employment contract from the employer
- Work permitusually arranged by the employer · not always required
- Education and qualification documentswith translation
- Proof of fundsyour own account or a sponsor's documents
- Health insurance
- Proof of accommodation
- Proof of work experienceif required · not always required
Timing and fee
- Consular fee The consular fee follows the official rate — we confirm it during the consultation.
Common reasons for refusal
- The invitation or contract is not drawn up as required
- Translation or certification of education documents is wrong
- Details in the form do not match the documents
- The passport does not stay valid for the contract period
The information has not been verified yet.
Requirements may change. We confirm the exact list during the consultation. Only the consulate decides whether a visa is issued.
Verified: не проверено
Documents
- International passportvalid for the whole contract period
- Photograph of the required size
- Completed visa application form
- Invitation or employment contract from the employer
- Work permitusually arranged by the employer · not always required
- Education and qualification documentswith translation
- Proof of fundsyour own account or a sponsor's documents
- Health insurance
- Proof of accommodation
- Proof of work experienceif required · not always required
Timing and fee
- Consular fee The consular fee follows the official rate — we confirm it during the consultation.
Common reasons for refusal
- The invitation or contract is not drawn up as required
- Translation or certification of education documents is wrong
- Details in the form do not match the documents
- The passport does not stay valid for the contract period
The information has not been verified yet.
Requirements may change. We confirm the exact list during the consultation. Only the consulate decides whether a visa is issued.
Verified: не проверено
Documents
- International passportvalid for the whole contract period
- Photograph of the required size
- Completed visa application form
- Invitation or employment contract from the employer
- Work permitusually arranged by the employer · not always required
- Education and qualification documentswith translation
- Proof of fundsyour own account or a sponsor's documents
- Health insurance
- Proof of accommodation
- Proof of work experienceif required · not always required
Timing and fee
- Consular fee The consular fee follows the official rate — we confirm it during the consultation.
Common reasons for refusal
- The invitation or contract is not drawn up as required
- Translation or certification of education documents is wrong
- Details in the form do not match the documents
- The passport does not stay valid for the contract period
The information has not been verified yet.
Requirements may change. We confirm the exact list during the consultation. Only the consulate decides whether a visa is issued.
Verified: не проверено
Documents
- International passportvalid for the whole contract period
- Photograph of the required size
- Completed visa application form
- Invitation or employment contract from the employer
- Work permitusually arranged by the employer · not always required
- Education and qualification documentswith translation
- Proof of fundsyour own account or a sponsor's documents
- Health insurance
- Proof of accommodation
- Proof of work experienceif required · not always required
Timing and fee
- Consular fee The consular fee follows the official rate — we confirm it during the consultation.
Common reasons for refusal
- The invitation or contract is not drawn up as required
- Translation or certification of education documents is wrong
- Details in the form do not match the documents
- The passport does not stay valid for the contract period
The information has not been verified yet.
Requirements may change. We confirm the exact list during the consultation. Only the consulate decides whether a visa is issued.
Verified: не проверено
Documents
- International passportvalid for the whole contract period
- Photograph of the required size
- Completed visa application form
- Invitation or employment contract from the employer
- Work permitusually arranged by the employer · not always required
- Education and qualification documentswith translation
- Proof of fundsyour own account or a sponsor's documents
- Health insurance
- Proof of accommodation
- Proof of work experienceif required · not always required
Timing and fee
- Consular fee The consular fee follows the official rate — we confirm it during the consultation.
Common reasons for refusal
- The invitation or contract is not drawn up as required
- Translation or certification of education documents is wrong
- Details in the form do not match the documents
- The passport does not stay valid for the contract period
The information has not been verified yet.
Requirements may change. We confirm the exact list during the consultation. Only the consulate decides whether a visa is issued.
Verified: не проверено
Documents
- International passportvalid for the whole contract period
- Photograph of the required size
- Completed visa application form
- Invitation or employment contract from the employer
- Work permitusually arranged by the employer · not always required
- Education and qualification documentswith translation
- Proof of fundsyour own account or a sponsor's documents
- Health insurance
- Proof of accommodation
- Proof of work experienceif required · not always required
Timing and fee
- Consular fee The consular fee follows the official rate — we confirm it during the consultation.
Common reasons for refusal
- The invitation or contract is not drawn up as required
- Translation or certification of education documents is wrong
- Details in the form do not match the documents
- The passport does not stay valid for the contract period
The information has not been verified yet.
Requirements may change. We confirm the exact list during the consultation. Only the consulate decides whether a visa is issued.
Verified: не проверено
Documents
- International passportvalid for the whole contract period
- Photograph of the required size
- Completed visa application form
- Invitation or employment contract from the employer
- Work permitusually arranged by the employer · not always required
- Education and qualification documentswith translation
- Proof of fundsyour own account or a sponsor's documents
- Health insurance
- Proof of accommodation
- Proof of work experienceif required · not always required
Timing and fee
- Consular fee The consular fee follows the official rate — we confirm it during the consultation.
Common reasons for refusal
- The invitation or contract is not drawn up as required
- Translation or certification of education documents is wrong
- Details in the form do not match the documents
- The passport does not stay valid for the contract period
The information has not been verified yet.
Requirements may change. We confirm the exact list during the consultation. Only the consulate decides whether a visa is issued.
Verified: не проверено
If your country is not on the list, just ask — we will cover it in the consultation. Get a consultation
Who it is for
- Anyone with a signed contract or a formal job offer from an employer abroad
- Specialists invited to work in their field
- Anyone taking up seasonal or contract work
- Employees being transferred to a company's office abroad
- Anyone whose employer is arranging a work permit for them
The usual documents
- Passportvalid for the whole of your stay
- A photograph of the required size
- A completed visa application form
- An employment contract or formal job offer
- A work permit, or confirmation that one is being issuedthe procedure varies by country
- Education and professional qualificationswith a translation if needed
- Documents confirming your work experience
- Medical insurance
- Details of where you will stay
- Documents showing your financial position
This is a general list — the documents most countries ask for. The exact requirements depend on the country, the consulate and your own circumstances, and they change from time to time. We therefore draw up your specific list at the consultation and give it to you in writing.
How it works
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1
Consultation and assessment
We go through your job offer, your profession and the country, and tell you which route is the right one.
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2
Checking the employer's paperwork
We check the invitation, the contract and the permit against the requirements. Where something is missing, we explain to the employer what needs fixing.
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3
Assembling the file
We complete the form, prepare translations and certificates, and put the full set together.
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4
Booking the appointment and submitting
We book your appointment at the consulate or visa centre and prepare you for the submission day and the interview.
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5
The decision and what follows
We collect the decision together. If it is refused, we work out why and prepare a new submission.
Timeframes and prices
First consultation is free
Free consultation. The fee is set individually — it depends on the visa type, destination country and the state of your documents. We quote the exact price during the consultation.
- Consular fee At the consulate's official rate, paid separately
- Translation, notary, insurance Paid separately
- Consular processing time Depends on the country and the queue — we confirm this at the consultation
We quote our fee in full before starting and write it into the contract. The consular fee, translations and insurance are third-party costs and are paid separately. We have no influence over the consulate's processing time.
Frequently asked questions
I have no job offer — can I still get a work visa?
No. A work visa requires a formal offer or contract from an employer abroad. Without one we look at other routes — a student visa, for instance.
Who obtains the work permit?
In most countries the employer arranges it locally and you go to the consulate with the finished document. The procedure varies by country — we confirm it at the consultation.
Can I bring my family?
Many countries have a separate visa category for family members, usually applied for once the main visa has been granted. The conditions vary by country and we check them in advance.
Does my diploma need translating?
Usually yes, and sometimes it must be notarised. We specify which documents need translating when we draw up your list.
First consultation is free
Let us look at your case together
The first consultation is free. Tell us about your situation and we will explain what a work visa requires and where to start.