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ENVisa & Work Permits
Support with visas, work permits and residence routes
Every placement from the Philippines requires the right residence and work permit route to be determined. SkillShift assesses which route applies and guides the application, based on the role, the country and the candidate.
What this service involves
Depending on the country, role and salary, a candidate qualifies for a different immigration route. In the Netherlands this could be the GVVA route or the Highly Skilled Migrant scheme; in Belgium, the single permit. SkillShift assesses which route applies on a case-by-case basis.
We then guide the preparation and submission of the application, in coordination with the employer and, where relevant, specialised partners.
What SkillShift can provide
- Assessment of the applicable immigration route
- Preparation and submission of the permit application, where applicable
- Coordination with the employer on conditions such as salary and role requirements
- Support for the candidate throughout the application procedure
- Coordination with Philippine DMW documentation and pre-departure requirements ahead of departure
When this is relevant
This service is relevant once an employer has identified, or wants to assess, a candidate and needs to know which route allows legal employment in the Netherlands or Belgium.
Important conditions and limitations
SkillShift cannot guarantee approval of a visa or work permit; the final decision rests with the competent authorities. Processing times differ per route and authority and cannot be fixed in advance.
Requirements for the Netherlands and Belgium differ. Not every role or candidate qualifies for every route; this is assessed case by case.
How this relates to recruitment and DMW documentation and pre-departure requirements
Obtaining a Dutch or Belgian residence and work permit is not the full process. The candidate must also meet the Philippine DMW documentation and pre-departure requirements before departure is possible. These can include contract review, insurance, medical fitness, orientation and departure clearance. SkillShift aligns both tracks within the same process.
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Which service fits your organisation?
SkillShift can support a specific stage or guide the full process. We start by assessing the vacancy, the country and the preferred employment structure.