Common
Valid passport
Clear scan of the information page. Validity should normally cover the intended employment period.
Documents
Document requirements
The documents commonly requested for overseas work-permit and job application processing. Upload files as PDF, JPG, JPEG or PNG, up to 10 MB each.
Step 1
Common documents
Almost every application starts with these. Prepare them before you apply.
Common
Passport-size photograph
Recent photograph with a plain background, as requested by employers and authorities.
Common
National ID (NID) or birth certificate
Used to confirm your identity and date of birth against your passport.
Common
CV / Resume
Up to date and factual, listing your real work history, skills and contact details.
Step 2
Optional / country-specific documents
These depend on the destination country, the employer and the job category. Our team tells you exactly which ones your application needs.
If applicable
Educational certificates (where applicable)
Required for positions where a minimum level of education must be evidenced.
If applicable
Experience certificates (where applicable)
Letters from previous employers confirming your role, duties and duration.
If applicable
Trade, skill or training certificates (where applicable)
Welding, electrical, driving, hospitality or other qualifications relevant to the job.
If applicable
Police clearance certificate (where applicable)
Some destinations and employers require a recent police clearance.
If applicable
Medical certificate (where applicable)
Issued by an approved medical centre when the destination or employer requires it.
If applicable
Other supporting documents
Any additional document required for the specific destination, employer or job category.
Core documents for every application
Whatever your destination, employers and consulates start from the same set. Upload files as PDF, JPG, JPEG or PNG, up to 10 MB each.
Valid passport
Machine-readable passport with at least 12 months validity beyond your intended travel date and two blank visa pages. Scan the information page in colour.
CV / résumé (Europass format preferred)
One or two pages in English listing employment dates, employer names, job titles and duties. European employers and consulates prefer the Europass layout.
Photographs
Recent biometric photos: 35 × 45 mm, white background, face covering 70–80% of the frame, no glasses or headwear except for religious reasons.
Police clearance certificate
Issued by your national police authority within the last 3–6 months. Bangladeshi applicants obtain this through the Police Clearance Certificate portal.
Medical certificate
Fitness-to-work medical from an approved centre. Gulf destinations require a GAMCA / Wafid medical; European employers usually request a general fitness report.
Experience & trade certificates
Employment letters, trade test results, driving licences (with international permit where relevant) and any technical or language certificates.
Visa requirements by route
Standard European rules apply to most destinations, with extra steps depending on where you currently live and the type of contract.
European / Schengen work visa (type D)
Standard package requested across Romania, Poland, Croatia, Hungary, Slovakia, Lithuania, Bulgaria and other EU states.
- Employer work permit or invitation approved by the destination labour authority
- Signed employment contract stating role, salary, hours and accommodation
- Passport valid 12+ months, plus copies of all used pages
- Police clearance certificate, legalised and translated where required
- Medical fitness report and travel/health insurance for the first period of stay
- Educational and trade certificates, attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs where the consulate asks for it
- Proof of accommodation and, for some consulates, proof of funds for initial living costs
- Biometric appointment at the consulate or its authorised visa centre (VFS / TLS)
Applicants living in Bangladesh
Additional steps handled locally before travel.
- BMET registration and smart card issued by the Bureau of Manpower, Employment and Training
- Recruiting agency demand letter, power of attorney and attested employment contract
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs attestation of educational and experience certificates
- Government-approved pre-departure briefing and Probashi Kallyan Bank clearance where applicable
- GAMCA / approved centre medical for Gulf destinations
Expatriates applying from the Middle East / Gulf
If you currently work in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman or Bahrain.
- Valid residence permit (Iqama / Emirates ID / QID) with a copy of both sides
- No-objection certificate or release letter from your current sponsor when required
- Exit/re-entry or final exit documentation for the transition period
- Police clearance from your country of residence in addition to your home country
- Salary certificate and last 3–6 months of bank statements for consulate proof of funds
- Certificates attested by the local embassy of the destination country
Seasonal & short-term contracts
Agriculture, tourism and hospitality placements with fixed end dates.
- Seasonal work permit issued to the employer for the specific season
- Contract stating the exact start and end date of the season
- Return travel arrangement or employer undertaking to cover it
- Accommodation confirmation provided by the employer
By destination
Country-specific information
Requirements published by our documentation team. Requirements change — always confirm with us before paying for any document.
Country-specific notes are published here as they are confirmed. Contact our team for the requirements of your destination.
Not every country requires the same documents. The final document list for your application depends on the destination country, employer, job and the applicable process. Never submit altered or false documents — they are verified and will end your application.