Work Permit & Residence

Core

• Valid passportValid for the full stay (often 6+ months beyond) with blank pages.
• Passport photosRecent biometric-standard photos to the destination's spec.
• Application form & feeCompleted application and paid government fee/health surcharge.

Professional

• Job offer / employment contractSigned contract from your sponsoring employer at the required salary.
• Sponsor / employer documentsSponsor licence or certificate of sponsorship, where the route needs it.
• CV / résuméAn up-to-date CV summarising your experience.

Background

• Police clearance certificateCriminal-record check from countries you've recently lived in.
• Medical / health checkMedical exam or TB test where the destination requires it.
• Health insuranceValid cover for arrival, until local healthcare applies.