FAQs

The timeline of a relocation process fully depends on the relevant local immigration authorities processing time. We recommend going through the Fast-Track procedure to accelerate any relocation that could benefit from it. On 1 March 2020, the Skilled Immigration Act came into effect in Germany. It simplifies and speeds up the visa application process of skilled workers from outside the EU, with a (recognised) university degree or vocational training. This gives German companies the opportunity to relocate their newly hired experts within a shorter period of time. We are available to assist you with the process.

In our best case scenario, a candidate can obtain their visa within 6 to 8 weeks after officially starting their relocation process.

The timeline of a relocation process fully depends on the relevant immigration authorities processing time. However processes implemented by the Immigration Authorities in Germany are in place to accelerate work related applications.

On 1 March 2020, the Skilled Immigration Act came into effect in Germany. It simplifies and speeds up the visa application process of skilled workers from outside the EU, with a (recognised) university degree or vocational training. This gives German companies the opportunity to relocate their newly hired experts within a shorter period of time. We are available to assist you with the process.

It is possible to have your employees work prior to starting their visa process. Thanks to the employment of record (EOR) model, you can hire and pay global employees compliantly. Check our partner page to find more about the EOR partner we work with and recommend.

After you on-board your first candidate, your dedicated Relocation Partner will set-up your account with you and on-board you to the software.

With our platform you will be able to stay on top of all your relocation processes. With a simple push of a button, you add new relocation candidates as well as get an overview of where all your candidates stand in their processes. In addition, you will be able to gather, track, manage and store your people's data in one place. All your people's information and everything that is related to their relocation process is stored in one single, secure place.

Discover more about the features of our platform by booking a demo session here.

No, relokate does not offer any legal services and is not a law firm nor an immigration counselor. However, we work in close collaboration with attorney partners and immigration lawyers to whom we will refer you if case-specific legal advice is required. You can find our recommended partner on our website under the partner page section.

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