Work visa
Work anywhere you’re qualified to be.
Employer-sponsored pathways for skilled professionals seeking international career opportunities.
Countries covered
4
Countries covered
4
Visa success rate
96%
Visa success rate
96%
Typical processing
2–12wk
Typical processing
2–12wk
Overview
What a work visa actually means.
A work visa gives you the legal right to live and work in another country for a set period. Most are tied to a specific employer (sponsored routes) or a points-based system that scores you on skills, salary, and qualifications. Get it right, and it’s the fastest route to building a life abroad — and in most countries, to permanent residency. Get it wrong, and a refusal can follow your record for years.
What you’ll need
Common requirements across visa routes
Almost always required
Valid passport (6+ months remaining)
Job offer or employment contract
Proof of qualifications and degrees
Proof of english (or local language)
Bank statements (usually 3 months)
Clean criminal record certificate
Country-dependent
Certificate of sponsorship (UK)
Labour market impact assessment (Canada)
German language proof (Blue Card fast-track)
Skills assessment (Australia, NZ)
Medical examination
Biometric appointment
Almost always required
Valid passport (6+ months remaining)
Job offer or employment contract
Proof of qualifications and degrees
Proof of english (or local language)
Bank statements (usually 3 months)
Clean criminal record certificate
Country-dependent
Certificate of sponsorship (UK)
Labour market impact assessment (Canada)
German language proof (Blue Card fast-track)
Skills assessment (Australia, NZ)
Medical examination
Biometric appointment
Visa pathways
Every route, every country
How we handle it
From first call to first day at work
Free eligibility assessment
We map your best route in 30 minutes, free.
30 min · Free
Free eligibility assessment
We map your best route in 30 minutes, free.
30 min · Free
Document preparation
Every document checked and chased for you.
2–3 weeks
Document preparation
Every document checked and chased for you.
2–3 weeks
Application filing & tracking
We write, submit, and track your application.
4–16 weeks processing
Application filing & tracking
We write, submit, and track your application.
4–16 weeks processing
Application filing & tracking
We write, submit, and track your application.
4–16 weeks processing
Decision and arrival support
We stay with you until you're fully settled.
Ongoing
Decision and arrival support
We stay with you until you're fully settled.
Ongoing
Client story
- The German system is genuinely complex. Meridian handled everything. I just showed up to my appointment.
Aisha YilmazData Analyst
- They boosted my CRS score by 18 points using qualifications I didn’t know counted. Received my ITA within three draws.
Lena PopovaAccountant
- From first call to arriving in Lisbon was four months. Zero stress. Worth every penny.
Marcus ThompsonFreelance Designer
Your new chapter starts with a free call.
30 minutes. No sales pressure. Honest guidance from a certified advisor on your best path forward.
No obligation
OISC Regulated
Fully confidential
Your new chapter starts with a free call.
30 minutes. No sales pressure. Honest guidance from a certified advisor on your best path forward.
No obligation
OISC Regulated
Fully confidential
Your new chapter starts with a free call.
30 minutes. No sales pressure. Honest guidance from a certified advisor on your best path forward.
No obligation
OISC Regulated
Fully confidential
