What currently applies
For an employee card, the application alone is not enough. The employer documents, the job details, the residence status, and the timing of follow-up steps all need to line up.
Currently valid Companies and individuals
Employee card: what the employer and applicant need to prepare
A summary of the documents, timing, and dependencies that matter most if the application is to progress smoothly.
Last reviewed
24 March 2026
Reviewed by
VISAEXPERT team
Rule position
Rules reviewed as in force on 24 March 2026.
Official sources
Recommended step-by-step route
- 1
Check that the role setup and employer documents are ready.
- 2
Confirm which personal documents and evidence the applicant must provide.
- 3
Plan the order of the appointment, filing, and follow-up steps after arrival or decision.
Common mistakes
- Leaving the appointment or translations too late.
- Being unclear on which documents come from the employer and which from the applicant.
- Underestimating the steps after approval or arrival.
When it makes sense to ask for help
- When the employer, applicant, and authority timelines do not line up cleanly.
- When some documents already exist but it is unclear what is still missing.
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