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Short Description:<\/strong> A practical, accuracy-first guide to the S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Pr\u00edncipe Work \/ Employment Visa: eligibility, documents, process, limits, family, renewal, and risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Last Verified On:<\/strong> 2026-04-06<\/p>\n\n\n\n The S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Pr\u00edncipe Work \/ Employment Visa is the immigration route used by foreign nationals who need permission to enter the country for paid employment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In practical terms, this is usually not just a tourist visa with permission to work<\/strong>. It is better understood as a work-related entry visa<\/strong> that is normally connected to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Because S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Pr\u00edncipe does not publish a single highly detailed English-language immigration manual covering every work visa rule, applicants should expect a hybrid system<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Official terminology may vary between:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Where official naming differs by embassy or Portuguese-language forms, applicants should follow the wording used by the issuing post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Pr\u00edncipe distinguishes between people entering for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n A work visa exists to ensure that a foreign national entering for employment is screened in advance and, where required, tied to a lawful employer and local compliance rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For most applicants, this route is best treated as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Public-facing official sources do not always use one fully standardized English label. You may see Portuguese-language references such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If your embassy checklist uses a different label, use that label in your application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Warning:<\/strong> Public official information on S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Pr\u00edncipe work visas is more limited than for many larger immigration systems. If a rule is not clearly published, do not assume. Verify directly with the competent embassy\/consulate or the national migration authority before applying.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n This visa is primarily for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tourists should use a tourist visa or visa-exempt entry<\/strong>, not a work visa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n People attending:<\/p>\n\n\n\n may need a business visa<\/strong> or short-stay business entry, not a work visa, if they are not taking local employment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you do not yet have a job offer<\/strong>, this is usually not<\/strong> the right route. S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Pr\u00edncipe does not appear to operate a publicly documented open-ended \u201cjob seeker\u201d visa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Students should use a student\/study visa<\/strong>, if required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There is no clearly published official digital nomad route. If you plan to live in S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Pr\u00edncipe while working remotely for a foreign employer, this is a legal gray area unless the authorities expressly permit it under a specific visa. Do not assume a work visa is the right category for remote work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Family members usually should not apply under the principal worker\u2019s visa category unless they themselves are taking authorized employment. They may need a dependent\/family reunion\/residence<\/strong> route instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Transit travelers should use a transit visa<\/strong> if required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Medical travelers should use a medical treatment or appropriate visitor route<\/strong>, not a work visa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n They should use official\/diplomatic visa channels<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The work\/employment visa is used for lawful paid work<\/strong> in S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Pr\u00edncipe. Depending on the employer and contract, this may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n These may be allowed only if covered by the visa and local authorization<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n These activities usually belong to another category:<\/p>\n\n\n\n A common misunderstanding is that any \u201cwork\u201d equals \u201cwork visa.\u201d Not always.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n you may fall into a remote work gray area<\/strong>. S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Pr\u00edncipe does not appear to publish a dedicated digital nomad regime. That means applicants should seek written clarification from the relevant embassy or immigration authority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If your \u201cvolunteering\u201d includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n authorities may treat it as employment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Journalistic activity often requires special authorization and should not be assumed to fit the work visa automatically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Paid internships may require the work route. Unpaid internships may still require work-type permission if structured like employment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Common Mistake:<\/strong> Entering as a tourist and then starting work. Even if the employer says it is common, this can create immigration violations.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Public official information does not consistently present one centralized classification table for all visa types in detailed English. Based on official consular and state sources, the relevant route is generally referred to as a work visa\/employment visa<\/strong> within the broader national visa system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After entry, applicants may also hear references to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n No clearly published official source was found showing a recent formal rename of this exact category. However, because smaller visa systems often use overlapping consular labels, applicants should rely on the exact wording used by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Because S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Pr\u00edncipe does not publish a single fully detailed universal work-visa checklist covering every scenario in one place, the criteria below combine what is standard in official consular practice with country-specific caution where public details are limited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You will generally need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nationality matters because S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Pr\u00edncipe has:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Even if your nationality is visa-exempt for short visits, that does not automatically mean<\/strong> you can enter visa-free to work. Work permission is a separate issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Usually expected:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If your embassy gives a stricter rule, follow that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There is no clearly published universal minimum age specific to the work route, but in practice:<\/p>\n\n\n\n These may be required if linked to the job. Examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whether they are mandatory depends on the post and role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For most work applicants, some form of local sponsor or employer support<\/strong> is likely central. This can include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n No public evidence was found of a points-based system for this visa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Only relevant for accompanying family or dependent applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not applicable unless the case mixes work and study\/research sponsorship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No public fixed investment threshold was found for the ordinary work visa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Applicants may need to show either:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Exact minimums are not consistently published.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Often requested in visa practice, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some consular processes request:<\/p>\n\n\n\n For long-term work cases, this may be applied more flexibly, but do not assume it is waived.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Medical requirements are not clearly published in one central work-visa guide. Depending on nationality and travel history, you may be asked for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n A police clearance certificate may be requested, especially for longer stays or residence formalities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Travel or medical insurance may be requested by some embassies or at least strongly advisable, but official publication is limited. Verify directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Publicly available detailed biometrics rules are limited. Some embassies may require in-person submission even without a separate biometric center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You must show that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some embassies only accept applications from:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Post-arrival registration may apply. This is especially important for longer-term work stays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No public quota, cap, or lottery system was found.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is a major factor. Different embassies may require:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Visa-exempt nationality for tourism does not necessarily exempt you from work authorization. Always verify the work-specific rule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You may be refused if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Example: applying for work but submitting only a conference invitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No signed contract, unclear employer identity, or vague duties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Especially if salary start date is unclear and no maintenance support exists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Missing photo, form, passport copy, or supporting letters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Letters missing company letterhead, address, signatory details, dates, or job description.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Applying as a visitor when the real plan is employment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Past non-compliance may trigger scrutiny.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These may lead to refusal or further checks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No housing, no employer contact, no clear arrival plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fake, altered, or uncheckable papers can lead to refusal and potentially long-term consequences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If a consulate expects Portuguese or certified translation and you provide informal translations, the file may fail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If interviewed, inconsistent answers about salary, employer, location, or duties are damaging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Warning:<\/strong> Misrepresentation can cause more serious consequences than a simple refusal. If a document is incomplete or unusual, explain it honestly instead of trying to conceal it.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n If granted and properly used, the work visa offers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n This visa is not a blank check to do any activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In practice, work authorization is often employer-linked. If you change jobs, assume you need to notify or reapply unless an authority says otherwise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is one of the least clearly centralized areas in publicly available official material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A visa may have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n A work visa may be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n You must check the actual visa issued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Usually:<\/p>\n\n\n\n But always follow the wording on the visa sticker or approval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No clearly published general grace period was found. Do not assume one exists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Potential consequences include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Start renewal or extension inquiries well before expiry<\/strong>. Because official processing standards are not clearly published, a prudent strategy is to begin at least several weeks in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Because official requirements can vary by embassy, use this as a master checklist and then match it against the specific embassy checklist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These are relevant when the role requires qualifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If dependents apply:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Potentially:<\/p>\n\n\n\n These vary significantly by post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Depending on your nationality or place of application, you may be asked for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Documents not in the required language may need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is highly embassy-specific.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Use the exact consular specification. If not published:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pro Tip:<\/strong> Ask the embassy whether Portuguese translations are required before translating a large file set. Translation rules often create avoidable delays.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n No clear universally published minimum fund threshold for the S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Pr\u00edncipe work visa was located in official public sources reviewed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n That means financial sufficiency is likely assessed based on the overall case, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n You should be able to show:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Official fee publication is not always centralized and can vary by embassy or nationality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Warning:<\/strong> If exact fees are not clearly listed online, contact the relevant embassy\/consulate and ask for the current official fee table before paying anything.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Because procedures vary by post, the process below reflects the usual legal pathway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Check whether your activity is truly employment and not tourism, business visit, study, or investment only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Obtain:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Prepare passport, photos, bank statements, CV, qualifications, police certificate if required, and accommodation proof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Confirm:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Use the current official form only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Follow official payment instructions only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This may be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Attend if instructed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Embassies may ask for:<\/p>\n\n\n\nVisa Snapshot<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\n \nItem<\/th>\n Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n Country<\/td>\n S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Pr\u00edncipe<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Visa name<\/td>\n Work \/ Employment Visa<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Visa short name<\/td>\n Work<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Category<\/td>\n Long-stay \/ work-authorized entry plus in-country residence formalities<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Main purpose<\/td>\n Entering S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Pr\u00edncipe to take up lawful employment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Typical applicant<\/td>\n Foreign national with a job offer or employer sponsorship in S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Pr\u00edncipe<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Validity<\/td>\n Varies by visa issued and immigration approval; verify with the issuing embassy\/consulate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Stay duration<\/td>\n Usually tied to the authorized purpose and local immigration\/work authorization; exact public rules are limited<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Entries allowed<\/td>\n Varies by visa issued; check the visa vignette or official approval<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Extension possible?<\/td>\n Possible in practice for ongoing lawful employment, but exact public rules are not consistently published; confirm with local immigration authorities<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Work allowed?<\/td>\n Yes, for the authorized employment purpose and typically linked to employer\/work authorization<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Study allowed?<\/td>\n Limited; incidental study may be possible, but this is not a student route<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Family allowed?<\/td>\n Possible, but dependent procedures are not clearly published in one official source; confirm case-by-case<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n PR path?<\/td>\n Possible indirectly through lawful longer-term residence, but no clear single public work-to-PR framework was located<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Citizenship path?<\/td>\n Indirect; may be possible after sufficient lawful residence under nationality law, subject to separate requirements<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n \n
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Who should usually not use this visa<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Tourists<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Students<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\n \nApplicant type<\/th>\n Should use Work Visa?<\/th>\n Notes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n Tourist<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n Use tourist\/visitor route<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Business visitor<\/td>\n Usually no<\/td>\n Only use work route if actually taking employment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Job seeker<\/td>\n Usually no<\/td>\n Work route generally requires pre-arranged employment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Employee with job offer<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n Main target group<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Student<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n Use study route<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Spouse\/dependent<\/td>\n Usually no<\/td>\n Use dependent\/family route if available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Researcher<\/td>\n Maybe<\/td>\n Depends on whether activity is paid employment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Digital nomad<\/td>\n Unclear<\/td>\n No clear official remote-work category found<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Founder\/entrepreneur<\/td>\n Maybe<\/td>\n Depends on whether immigration classifies it as work\/investment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Investor<\/td>\n Usually no<\/td>\n Investment route may be different<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Religious worker<\/td>\n Maybe yes<\/td>\n If undertaking structured employment\/service<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Artist\/athlete<\/td>\n Maybe yes<\/td>\n If paid local activity<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Transit passenger<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n Use transit route<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n 3. What is this visa used for?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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5. Eligibility criteria<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Core eligibility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Nationality rules<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Passport validity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Age<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Education and work experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Sponsorship \/ invitation \/ job offer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Points requirement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Relationship proof<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Admission letter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Business\/investment thresholds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Onward travel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Character \/ criminal record<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Insurance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Biometrics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Mismatch between visa purpose and documents<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Weak or missing job evidence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Insufficient funds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Incomplete application<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Bad invitation letters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Wrong visa class<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Prior overstays or immigration violations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Criminal, medical, or security issues<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Suspicious itinerary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\n \nDocument<\/th>\n What it is<\/th>\n Why needed<\/th>\n Common mistakes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n Visa application form<\/td>\n Official consular form<\/td>\n Starts the application<\/td>\n Using wrong form version, unsigned form<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Passport-size photos<\/td>\n Recent applicant photos<\/td>\n Identity matching<\/td>\n Wrong size, old photos, non-compliant background<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Cover letter<\/td>\n Applicant explanation<\/td>\n Clarifies purpose and documents<\/td>\n Too vague, inconsistent dates<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n B. Identity\/travel documents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\n \nDocument<\/th>\n What it is<\/th>\n Why needed<\/th>\n Common mistakes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n Passport<\/td>\n Valid travel document<\/td>\n Identity and travel authorization<\/td>\n Less than 6 months validity, damaged passport<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Passport bio page copy<\/td>\n Copy of identity page<\/td>\n File review and records<\/td>\n Poor scan quality<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Previous visas\/stamps copies<\/td>\n Travel history proof<\/td>\n Background review<\/td>\n Omitting relevant pages<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n C. Financial documents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\n \nDocument<\/th>\n What it is<\/th>\n Why needed<\/th>\n Common mistakes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n Bank statements<\/td>\n Recent account history<\/td>\n Shows maintenance capacity<\/td>\n Large unexplained deposits<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Salary\/offer details<\/td>\n Compensation evidence<\/td>\n Shows financial sustainability<\/td>\n Missing net\/gross salary or currency<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Sponsor support letter<\/td>\n Employer or host support<\/td>\n If employer covers costs<\/td>\n No signature or proof of authority<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n D. Employment\/business documents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\n \nDocument<\/th>\n What it is<\/th>\n Why needed<\/th>\n Common mistakes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n Employment contract<\/td>\n Signed contract<\/td>\n Core work justification<\/td>\n Unsigned or missing dates<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Offer letter<\/td>\n Employer job offer<\/td>\n Confirms position<\/td>\n Duties not described<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Employer invitation letter<\/td>\n Company support letter<\/td>\n Confirms purpose and logistics<\/td>\n No letterhead\/contact details<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Employer registration documents<\/td>\n Corporate registration\/licensing<\/td>\n Proves employer is real<\/td>\n Outdated registration<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Work authorization\/pre-approval<\/td>\n If required by authorities<\/td>\n Legal basis for work<\/td>\n Assuming employer handled it without proof<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n CV\/resume<\/td>\n Work history<\/td>\n Role suitability<\/td>\n Inconsistent dates<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n E. Education documents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\n \nCost item<\/th>\n Official status<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n Visa application fee<\/td>\n Check the issuing embassy\/consulate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Processing fee<\/td>\n May be included in visa fee or separately structured<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Biometrics fee<\/td>\n Unclear; often no separate public fee schedule published<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Medical exam fee<\/td>\n Only if requested<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Police certificate cost<\/td>\n Paid to issuing country authority, not STP immigration<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Translation\/notary\/apostille<\/td>\n Variable external cost<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Courier fee<\/td>\n If passport return by courier is offered<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Insurance cost<\/td>\n Variable, if required<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Legal\/consultant fee<\/td>\n Optional private cost, not official<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Travel\/relocation<\/td>\n Applicant\u2019s own cost<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Renewal fee<\/td>\n Verify locally before extension filing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Dependent fee<\/td>\n Check if applying separately<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n \n
13. Step-by-step application process<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
1. Confirm the correct visa<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
2. Gather employer documents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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3. Gather personal documents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
4. Contact the correct embassy\/consulate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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5. Complete the form<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
6. Pay fees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
7. Submit the application<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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8. Biometrics\/interview if required<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
9. Respond to additional requests<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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