What We Handle
All Work Permit Services
A complete overview of every service SBA JOB processes and coordinates on your behalf across all covered countries.
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TWV Work Permit Application
Netherlands
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IND Registration
Netherlands
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Residence Card Renewal
Netherlands
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Legal Address Registration
Netherlands
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Insurance Arrangement
Netherlands
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Work Permit Application
Poland
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Employer Contract Making
Poland
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Employer Registration
Belgium
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Work Permit Application
Lithuania
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Work & Residence Permit
Denmark
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Titre de Sรฉjour Salariรฉ
France
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Document Translation & Notary
All Countries
Country Details
Services by Country
Select a country below to view all services, permit details, required documents, and processing information.
Netherlands
The Netherlands is SBA JOB's home country and primary market. We offer the fullest range of services here, including TWV work permits, IND immigration registration, residence card renewals, and legal address support.
TWV Work Permit Application
Application for a Tewerkstellingsvergunning (TWV) submitted via UWV. Required for non-EU workers. Employer applies; we coordinate the entire process.
โฑ 5โ13 weeks
IND Registration
Registration with the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) for residence permits. Includes preparation of all required documents and submission coordination.
โฑ 2โ8 weeks
Residence Card Renewal
Renewal of existing verblijfsvergunning (residence permits) before expiry. We track deadlines and ensure timely submission to avoid legal status gaps.
โฑ 4โ8 weeks
Legal Address Registration
Assistance with Gemeente (municipality) BRP registration and resolving legal address issues. Required for work permits and banking in the Netherlands.
โฑ 1โ2 weeks
Insurance Arrangement
Coordination of health insurance registration (zorgverzekering) with the employer. Under Dutch law, employers contribute to employee health insurance.
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TWV & GVVA โ Full Permit Details
Netherlands ยท Wet arbeid vreemdelingen (Wav)
Permit Name
Tewerkstellingsvergunning (TWV) or Single Permit (GVVA โ Gecombineerde Vergunning Verblijf & Arbeid)
Issuing Authority
UWV (Uitvoeringsinstituut Werknemersverzekeringen) + IND (Immigratie- en Naturalisatiedienst)
Who Applies
The employer submits the application to UWV on behalf of the foreign worker
Labour Market Test
Employer must demonstrate no suitable EU/EEA candidate was available (prioriteit genietend aanbod)
Required Documents
Valid passport (6+ months), employment contract, proof of qualifications/diplomas, employer's KVK registration, UWV application form, passport photos
Processing Time
5โ13 weeks (standard); express track available for certain roles
Validity
Up to 3 years for GVVA; tied to employment contract duration
Legal Basis
Wet arbeid vreemdelingen (Wav), Vreemdelingenwet 2000
Denmark
Denmark offers the Pay Limit Scheme and Positive List for skilled workers. SBA JOB assists with the full application process coordinated with Danish employers through SIRI.
Work & Residence Permit
Full coordination of the SIRI work and residence permit application. Includes employer documentation, contract preparation, and qualification verification.
โฑ 4โ12 weeks
Employer Contract Support
Ensuring employment contracts meet Danish minimum wage and legal requirements for the SIRI Pay Limit Scheme or Positive List qualification.
โฑ 1โ2 weeks
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Danish Work & Residence Permit
Denmark ยท Udlรฆndingeloven (Aliens Act)
Permit Type
Work & Residence Permit via Pay Limit Scheme (belรธbsordningen) or Positive List (positivlisten)
Issuing Authority
SIRI โ Styrelsen for International Rekruttering og Integration
Salary Requirement
Minimum approx. DKK 465,000/year (Pay Limit Scheme) or occupation must appear on Positive List
Required Documents
Valid passport, signed employment contract, employer confirmation, proof of diplomas/qualifications, SIRI online application
Processing Time
1โ3 months via SIRI online portal
Legal Basis
Udlรฆndingeloven (Aliens Act), administered by SIRI
Belgium
Belgium requires employer registration and LIMOSA declaration for posted/foreign workers. SBA JOB handles Belgian employer registration and all related work permit documentation.
Employer Registration
Registration of the employing company with Belgian social security (ONSS/RSZ) and relevant regional authorities. Mandatory before any foreign worker can be legally employed in Belgium.
โฑ 2โ4 weeks
Work Permit B Application
Application for the Belgian single work permit (type B) for non-EU workers, coordinated with the regional employment authority (VDAB, Actiris, or FOREM depending on region).
โฑ 4โ8 weeks
LIMOSA Declaration
Online pre-notification for workers posted or temporarily working in Belgium. Required by Belgian law before commencement of any work activity.
โฑ 1โ3 days
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Belgian Work Permit (Single Permit)
Belgium ยท Loi sur le sรฉjour des รฉtrangers
Permit Type
Single Work Permit (Type B) โ combined work + residence authorisation for non-EU workers
Issuing Authority
Regional employment authority: VDAB (Flanders), Actiris (Brussels), FOREM (Wallonia)
Who Applies
Employer applies for work authorisation; employee applies for residence at Belgian consulate in home country
Required Documents
Employer's ONSS registration, employment contract, valid passport, proof of qualifications, medical certificate, criminal record clearance
Processing Time
4โ8 weeks (work authorisation); additional time for consular visa issuance
Legal Basis
Loi du 15 dรฉcembre 1980 sur l'accรจs au territoire; regional decrees on employment of foreign nationals
Poland
Poland uses a Voivodeship-based permit system. Employers apply to the regional office. SBA JOB handles both the Type A work permit application and employer contract preparation.
Work Permit Application (Type A)
Preparation and submission of the Zezwolenie na pracฤ typu A application to the Urzฤ
d Wojewรณdzki. Includes all required forms, employer documentation, and labour office coordination.
โฑ 4โ12 weeks
Employer Contract Making
Drafting and review of Polish-compliant employment contracts (Umowa o pracฤ). Contracts must meet Polish Labour Code (Kodeks pracy) standards and be attached to the permit application.
โฑ 3โ7 days
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Polish Work Permit (Zezwolenie Type A)
Poland ยท Ustawa o promocji zatrudnienia
Permit Type
Zezwolenie na pracฤ typu A โ most common for non-EU foreign workers employed by a Polish-registered employer
Issuing Authority
Urzฤ
d Wojewรณdzki (Voivodeship Office) in the region where work will be performed
Who Applies
The employer applies on behalf of the foreign employee
Prerequisite
Starosta's information (from Powiatowy Urzฤ
d Pracy) confirming no local unemployed candidate is available
Required Documents
Employer application form, copy of employee passport, employment contract or offer letter, employer's KRS/CEIDG proof, stamp duty payment receipt
Processing Time
1โ3 months depending on Voivodeship workload
Legal Basis
Ustawa o promocji zatrudnienia i instytucjach rynku pracy (Act on Employment Promotion)
France
France has a dual-track system: the employer applies to DREETS for work authorisation, while the employee applies for a long-stay visa (VLS-T) at the French consulate. SBA JOB coordinates both tracks.
Titre de Sรฉjour "Salariรฉ"
Full coordination of the employed worker residence permit. Employer obtains DREETS work authorisation; we guide the employee through consular visa and OFII registration.
โฑ 8โ12 weeks
DREETS Work Authorisation
Preparation and submission of the employer's work authorisation request to DREETS (Direction rรฉgionale de l'รฉconomie, de l'emploi, du travail et des solidaritรฉs).
โฑ 4โ8 weeks
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Titre de Sรฉjour Salariรฉ
France ยท CESEDA (Code de l'entrรฉe et du sรฉjour des รฉtrangers)
Permit Type
Titre de sรฉjour "Salariรฉ" (Employed Worker) or "Passeport Talent" for highly qualified workers
Issuing Authority
Prefecture + DREETS (work auth) + French Consulate (visa) + OFII (registration upon arrival)
Labour Market Test
Employer must publish vacancy and prove no suitable French/EU candidate was found (opposabilitรฉ de la situation de l'emploi)
Required Documents
Passport, CERFA form, employment contract, employer's SIRET, proof of qualifications, medical certificate, criminal record (extrait B3)
Processing Time
2โ3 months from DREETS authorisation to visa issuance
Salary Minimum
Must meet or exceed French SMIC (minimum wage); specific thresholds apply for Passeport Talent
Legal Basis
CESEDA (Code de l'entrรฉe et du sรฉjour des รฉtrangers et du droit d'asile)
Lithuania
Lithuania issues work permits through the Migration Department. Employers must register vacancies with the Labour Exchange before applying. SBA JOB manages the full application from employer vacancy registration to permit issuance.
Work Permit Application
Full preparation and submission of the Lithuanian work permit application through the Migration Department. Includes employer Labour Exchange registration and all required documentation.
โฑ 4โ10 weeks
National Visa (Type D) Coordination
After work permit approval, coordination of the National Visa D application at the Lithuanian consulate in the applicant's home country.
โฑ 2โ4 weeks
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Lithuanian Work Permit
Lithuania ยท Law on Legal Status of Aliens
Permit Type
Work Permit (Leidimas dirbti) + National Visa D or Temporary Residence Permit depending on duration
Issuing Authority
Migration Department under the Ministry of Interior of the Republic of Lithuania
Who Applies
Employer applies for the work permit; employee applies for the visa/residence at Lithuanian consulate
Prerequisite
Employer must register vacancy with the Labour Exchange (Uลพimtumo tarnyba) and prove no local candidate was available
Required Documents
Valid passport (min 6 months), employment contract, employer registration documents, proof of qualifications, Labour Exchange certificate, completed application forms
Processing Time
Up to 2 months for work permit; additional 2โ4 weeks for consular visa
Legal Basis
Law on Legal Status of Aliens of the Republic of Lithuania (ฤฎstatymas dฤl uลพsienieฤiลณ teisinฤs padฤties)
Important: SBA JOB is a registered recruitment and coordination agency โ not a licensed immigration law firm. The information on this page is for general guidance. For complex immigration matters or legal advice, we recommend consulting a qualified immigration lawyer in the destination country. Our service fee of โฌ150 covers coordination and administrative support only. Notary fees, translation fees, embassy fees, and flight costs are separate and paid directly by the applicant.