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Your documents, in order, the first time.

Passport, police clearance, medical and visa: what each one is, where to get it and what it costs, so nothing delays your travel.

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Who this is for

  • Candidates shortlisted for a job abroad
  • Anyone planning ahead before applying
  • People who have had documents rejected before

How we help

  • A checklist for your job

    Different countries and roles need different documents. You get the exact list for yours.

  • Every document checked

    We check names, dates and validity before anything is submitted, because one wrong date can mean starting again.

  • Medical at an approved clinic

    We tell you which clinic the destination accepts and what to bring.

  • Attestation, where required

    Some countries need certificates stamped by the authorities. We tell you if yours does and how. [Details per country to be confirmed.]

  • Visa coordination

    Work visas follow a real job offer. We prepare your file and work with the employer on the application.

  • Travel documents

    Your visa, ticket and contract copies, checked before departure day.

Step by step

  1. 01You are shortlistedYou receive the checklist for your job.
  2. 02Gather your documentsStart with the slowest ones: passport and certificate of good conduct.
  3. 03We check your fileWe review everything and tell you what to fix.
  4. 04MedicalAt a clinic approved by the destination country.
  5. 05Visa applicationSubmitted with or by your employer.
  6. 06Visa decision and travelOnce approved, we confirm your flight and briefing.

The usual documents

Your job’s checklist may add to this list.

  • Passport valid for at least two years
  • National ID
  • Certificate of good conduct (DCI)
  • CV, two pages at most
  • Academic and professional certificates, originals and copies
  • Reference letters from previous employers
  • Passport photos [specification to be confirmed per country]

What it costs

Every job lists the official costs you pay, with amounts, before you apply.

Pay government fees directly on eCitizen and clinic fees at the clinic, and keep every receipt.

For employer-paid roles, Urban Careers charges you nothing for this help.

What we will and won’t promise

  • Visa decisions are made by the destination country, not by us or the employer.
  • We can’t speed up government processing, but we can make sure your file is complete the first time.

Documents at a glance

  • DocumentPassport
    Where to get itDepartment of Immigration, applied for on eCitizen
    TipApply early. It is usually the slowest document.
  • DocumentCertificate of good conduct
    Where to get itDCI, applied for on eCitizen
    TipFingerprints are taken in person. [Current process to be confirmed.]
  • DocumentMedical examination
    Where to get itA clinic approved by the destination country
    TipWe tell you which clinic for your job.
  • DocumentCertificates and licences
    Where to get itYour school, college or professional body
    TipBring originals and copies. Some countries need them attested.
  • DocumentWork visa
    Where to get itApplied for with or by your employer
    TipWork visas follow a real job offer. Nobody can sell you one.

Questions people ask

[Current processing time to be confirmed.] Apply on eCitizen as early as you can.

Renew it before you apply. Most of our jobs need a passport valid for at least two years.

We explain the result and your options with you. You won’t be charged by us.

No. Work visas follow a real job offer. Anyone selling a visa without a job is not offering a real visa.

It depends on the country. We tell you when you are shortlisted.

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