3. Who are Visafirst.com?
Visafirst.com are a Global Visa Processor, established in 2003 and processing 800,000 visas annually worldwide.
We operate from 24 offices including central locations in Australia, USA, UK, France and Italy.
Visafirst.com support many of the largest international corporations, governmental agencies and travel management companies.
We are part of the Taxback Group; (PWC Audited)

4. Visafirst.com clients

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6. Why use Visafirst.com
With more than 10 years of industry experience we can offer a professional and experienced first class service. Our clients have the security of knowing their employees travel on time and on the correct visa.
Important :
A work permit gives an employee permission to work in a given country, but employees also need an entry visa to enter the country. Visafirst.com can assist with both applications.
Visafirst.com services :
Online visa tracker
Multilingual website and call centre
Excellent rapport with local embassies
Same day processing
Rigorous quality control

7. International Visa & Work Permit Solution
Our Visa and Consular Service Offering includes:
Short stay business visas worldwide including to India, China, Russia, we can assist wherever you need to go!
Intercompany transfers & Employer Sponsored Work Permits
Permanent resident application
New business start-up applications & Investor visa applications

8. International Visa & Work Permit Solution
Associated Products and Services;
Russian visa, business invitation & Russian tourist voucher
Documents attestation for countries outside EU, US and Australasia.
Passport application and renewal
Arrival services

9. Ireland Visa options - Short Stay Business Entry (up to 90 days)
SSBV; no work rights
Atypical Work scheme, pilot programme
Highly skilled Job interview authorisation, pilot programme
Graduate Scheme
Long Stay Business Entry (90 days +)
Intercompany Transferee
Working Holiday Visa
General Employment Permit
Critical Skills Employment Permit
Business Permission for Start-ups
Partner/Spouse Employment Permit
Contract for Services Employment Permit

10. Ireland Job Interview Authorisation
For companies who are recruiting occupations on the highly skilled occupations list, applicant may be granted visa to enter the state for up to 90 days.
During this period if applicant is successful at interview Visafirst can apply for a work permit for the applicant and they will be allowed to remain onshore while a decision is reached on the work permit application.
Benefits:
Allows the employer to meet the applicant face to face.
Issued for: up to 90-days.
Processing Time: up to 5 business days.

11. Ireland Third Level Graduate Scheme
Third Level Graduates can remain in Ireland, after they complete their studies to work. Eligible applicant may apply for a work permit.
Notes:
On this scheme, student may work full time.
Students can stay in Ireland for a maximum of 7 years.
Benefits:
Allows the employer to meet the applicant face to face.
Issued for: From 6 to 12 months.

12. Ireland General Employment Permit
The Work Permit assume all occupations to be eligible unless otherwise specified.
Requirements:
A job offer of minimum remuneration of €30,000pa. Applications where the remuneration is below €30,000 accepted in exceptional circumstances.
A labour market test needs to be completed- there are exceptions.
The applicant must process the relevant qualifications, skills or experience.
There are limitations on the minimum number of EEA nationals required.
Issued for: up to 2 years and can be renewed for a further 3 years.

13. Critical Skills Employment Permit (
This permit is designed to attract highly skilled people into Ireland with the aim of encouraging them to take up permanent residence.
Requirements:
Remuneration of €60,000 or more.
Job offer of 2 year duration.
The Critical Skills Permit is also available to certain occupations earning remuneration between €30,000-€60,000 including ICT professionals, professional engineers and technologists, business and financial professionals.
Issued for: 2 years, renewable.

14. Ireland Partner Employment Permit
The permit is for Dependants / Partners / Spouses of holders of Critical Skills Employment Permits.
Requirements:
The Remuneration can be less than €30,000 but not less than the National Minimum Wage.
The Job offer can be for any occupation.
Issued for: For the duration of the Critical Skills Employment Permit of the partner or up to 2 years.

15. Ireland Contract for Services Employment Permit
The permit is for Foreign Companies to act as Contractors to provide services to an Irish entity.
Requirements:
The contractor must register with the Revenue as an employer and with the CRO (if applicable).
Labour Market Test may be required.
The basic remuneration must be at least €40,000.
The occupation must not be included in the list of ineligible occupations.
Issued for: up to 2 years, extension to max 5 years.

16. Canadian Visa Options Business Visa/ Tourist Visa Working holiday visa
Intercompany Transferee
Work Permit
Permanent Resident Visa

17. Canadian Working Holiday Visa
This is a Temporary Resident Visa open to all occupations.
Requirements:
Eligible passport
Less than 36 years for Irish passports
Police clearance
Compulsory professionals & trades need to be licensed
Issued for: up to 2 years
Spouse & Family: No. Dependents apply for their own visas.

18. Canadian Intercompany Transferee
The permit allows an overseas national to live and work in Canada. It is a temporary resident visa. Without the need for Labour Market Impact Assessment.
Requirements:
The applicant must be able to evidence employment with the overseas branch prior to application for 1 year in the previous 2 years via payroll or contract.
The company must have a direct link with the Canadian company by common ownership
Issued for: initially for 1 year, can be extended for up to a maximum of 7 years.

19. Canadian Work Permit
The Canadian Work Permit allows an overseas national to live and work in Canada. It is a temporary resident visa. There is no age requirement.
Requirements:
Compulsory professionals & trades may need to be licensed before they can apply including teachers, medical, accountants, ironworker, panel beater, electrician, etc., dependant on state.
Your employer needs to get Labour Market Impact Assessment. Visafirst.com can assist employer with this application.
Issued for: up to 2 years and can be renewed.

20. Canada Experience Programme (CEP)
This is a permanent resident visa to allow applicant to live and work in Canada permanently. It allow a successful temporary placement to remain in Canada indefinitely.
Requirements:
Applicant will need to evidence 12 months Canadian work experience in the last 3 years in a skilled occupation.
Spouse & Family: Yes

21. NEW ZEALAND

22. New Zealand Visa Options
Business Visa/ Tourist Visa
Working holiday visa
Intercompany Transferee
Work Permit
Permanent Resident Visa

23. Australia

24. Australian Visa Options
Business Visa/ Tourist Visa
Short stay work permit of up to 90 days for specialized occupations
(one entry only)
Working holiday visa
Employer Sponsored 457 visa
Permanent Resident Visa

25. Australian Working Holiday Visa
This is a Temporary Resident Visa open to all occupations. Applicant has 12 months to enter once the visa is granted, the year starts on date of entry.
Requirements:
Eligible passport
Less than 31 years for Irish passports
Evidence of funds
There is a work limitation of 6 months with any one employer.
Issued for: 1 year with an option to apply for a 2nd year.
Spouse & Family: No.
Processing Time: 48 hours.

26. Australian Employer Sponsored Visa
This is a Temporary Resident Visa available to over 600 occupations.
Requirements:
Employer must be approved to sponsor foreign workers.
Job offer must be for a minimum of $53,900 pa.
Salary must meet local market rates.
Employer must meet Training requirements.
Employer must demonstrate efforts to hire Australian employees.
Applicant may need to complete IELTS & skills assessment.
Issued for: 1 to 4 years for new sponsoring employers, can be renewed.
Spouse & Family: Yes.

27. Work Permits to Other Countries
Visafirst.com can prepare work permits & visa applications to: UK
USA
Singapore
Europe
Other …
Note: each country will have its own individual skill level requirement.

28. VisaFirst.com, 14 St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2
Contact details
Edwina Shanahan
VisaFirst.com, 14 St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2
Nominated Contacts
Short stay visas : Hana Hlochova
Intercompany Visas & Permits: Edwina Shanahan
Tax advice: Ruairi Kelleher