Work Permit and visa

07/03/2024

04/01/2023

Bulgaria - Employed worker
Are you a non-EU citizen wishing to work as an employed worker in Bulgaria? You can find information below on the conditions to fulfil and procedures to follow, as well as the rights you can enjoy during your stay.
Conditions
To work as an employed worker in Bulgaria, you must obtain:
a single/work permit;
a visa "type D"; and
a residence permit (not applicable in case of a single permit).
The total number of foreign workers cannot exceed 20% of the average number of Bulgarian/EEA/Swiss citizens in the previous 12 months and those non-EU citizens already residing in Bulgaria on a long-term basis and who are hired by the employer during the previous 12 months.

04/01/2023

Required Documents for a Business Schengen Visa to Czech Republic
When applying to obtain a Czech Business visa, you must provide the following additional documents:
Invitation letter from the Czech company you will be visiting and their contact details and address accompanied with the dates of your visit. They should also state if they will be covering the expenses of the trip.
A certificate from your employer (if applicable). In this letter, your employer should state why you are traveling to Czech Republic.
Proof of trip financing. Regarding the applicant’s expenses during their stay in Czech Republic, either the employer or the partner company must state coverage of expenses on the letter or invitation.

04/01/2023

Required Documents for a Student Schengen Visa to Czech Republic
When applying to get a Czech Student visa, you must provide the following additional documents:
An enrollment certificate allowing attendance of courses (school / university / language course / etc.), in the Czech Republic.
No objection letter from the educational institution where you are currently enrolled (if applicable).
An internship agreement signed between the company in the Czech Republic, the establishment of origin and the trainee.

04/01/2023

Types of Work Visas in Hungary
All non-EU citizens must have a work visa and work permit to live and work in Hungary. As the employer, you’re responsible for the majority of the process, including providing documents to the immigration authorities. Some of the options include:
Individual work permits: Foreign nationals wanting to work in Hungary for no more than 90 days over 180 days should apply for an individual work permit.
Joint work permits: Joint work permits are for foreign nationals intending to work in Hungary for more than 90 days within 180 days.
Residence permits: Residence permits, also known as tartózkodási engedély, permit residency for up to 90 days.
Single application procedure: A third-country national can stay in Hungary for more than 90 days but less than 180 days through the single application procedure. This permit is based on an employment relationship with a Hungarian employer.

04/01/2023

Additional Portuguese Visa Requirements Based on Your Employment Status
The Portugal embassy/consulate wants you to submit several other documents depending on your occupational status. These documents are as follows:
If employed:
Employment contract
Current bank statement of the latest 6 months
Leave permission from the employer
Income Tax Return (ITR) form
If self-employed:
A copy of your business license
Company bank statement of the latest 6 months
Income Tax Return (ITR)
If retired:
Pension statement of the latest 6 months
If a student:
Proof of enrollment
No-objection certificate from school or university
Advertisements
If applicable:
Proof of regular income generated by a property, for the last 6 months

04/01/2023

Portugal Entry Requirements
The documents you must present at the Portuguese port of entry depend on your nationality. If you are an EEA national, you will only need an identification document to enter Portugal.
At the same time, if you are a non-EEA traveller wishing to visit Portugal, you will need to present the following when you show up at the Portuguese port of entry:
A valid passport or travel document. Valid for at least three more months beyond your planned exit date from Portugal/Schengen and issued within the last 10 years.
A visa – if you are subject to the Portuguese visa regime.

04/01/2023

Requirements to Obtain Romania Work Visas
In Romania, foreign citizens cannot apply for a work permit on their own behalf. The employer must apply for them.
A permit will be issued only if there are no Romanian citizens or citizens in other EU or EEA member states who are eligible to fill the position. This is one condition of eligibility for a permit. Other conditions include that the prospective employee must:
Meet all of the employer’s requirements for the position under legal provisions
Have no criminal record that would prevent them from working in Romania
Provide a medical certificate that states their capability to carry out the tasks required for the job
Fall within the yearly quota for foreign citizens who may be granted a work permit
The employee will also need to apply for a long-term visa. Along with the application, the employee should be prepared to provide several documents, including:
The work permit obtained by the employer
Proof of accommodation in Romania
A valid passport
Two recent identifying photos
Proof of medical insurance for the duration of the visit
Police clearance or a background check from the employee’s country of residence
Evidence of sufficient financial means to support the visit
A flight ticket or proof of other accommodations for travel

04/01/2023

Types of Work Visas in Romania
Romania is a member state of the European Union (EU), so the laws regarding work visas and permits are similar to those of other countries in the EU. Citizens of other EU member states do not need a permit to work in Romania, nor do citizens of Switzerland and other countries in the European Economic Area (EEA). These countries include Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein.
Any prospective employee who is not from one of these countries will need a work permit. There are several kinds of permits for foreign citizens in Romania, including permits for:
Seasonal workers
Trainees
Athletes
Permanent employees
Cross-border workers
Nominal work