Easiest Countries to Get a Work Visa from India

Germany: How to Apply for a Work Visa

Germany, a member of the European Union (EU), offers several visa options for skilled professionals and graduates with recognized academic qualifications. Through the EU Blue Card Scheme, eligible applicants can obtain both a work permit and a residence permit.

To qualify, you must have relevant professional experience and a valid employment contract in Germany. The minimum annual salary requirement is €55,200 (approximately US $65,000). The EU Blue Card also provides freedom of movement within the Schengen Area and working rights similar to those of EU citizens.

By paying a fee of €110 (around US $130), you can extend your residence permit for up to four years and remain outside the EU for up to 12 months without renewing it.

Graduates with a business degree from a German university can extend their residence visa for up to 18 months after graduation while seeking employment.

Additionally, if you’ve returned to your home country, you may apply for a Job Seeker Visa, a long-term residence permit that allows you to stay in Germany for up to six months to look for a job. The visa application fee is €75 (about US $88).

Australia Work Visa Process for Indians

There are two post-study visas offered by Australia:

1. Graduate Work Stream
2. Post-Study Work Stream

Graduate Work Stream: This allows you to work in Australia for up to 18 months. You need to have a qualification in a sector where there is a skills shortage.

Post-Study Work Stream: This has less requirements, and you can stay between two and four years. It depends on your degree. Both these visas cost AU$1,650.

Applying to the Global Talent Independent Program (GTI) is another option. This particular visa is for both work and residence. If you work in the fields of financial technology, agricultural technology, cyber security, medical technology, advanced manufacturing, data science, energy, and mining technology, you can obtain it. Your salary must be AU$153,600, and it must be recommended by an Australian or New Zealander working in your field.

Singapore Work Visa Guide

You can apply for a short-term visit pass if you have completed a higher education program. You can extend your stay in the nation by 30 to 90 days thanks to this. You can apply for a Long-Term Visit Pass, which will allow you to stay in Singapore for up to a year, after you have enough breathing room. Following employment in the city-state, you can apply for any number of work visas.

Managers, professionals, and executives who make more than S$3,900 (US$2,800) per month are eligible for the Employment Pass. Your employer must sponsor you for a maximum of two years. The S Pass is available to employees that are considered "mid-skilled." You may stay for a maximum of two years and must make at least S$2,400 (US$1,700) each month to qualify. 

Canada

The accommodating policies have been expanded to include international students in Canada. Accordingly, if you enroll in programs in the fall, you can finish up to 50% of them online while still qualifying for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). If you have completed a program of at least eight months, the PGWP enables you to apply for a visa that is valid for at least nine months. You might graduate from a two-year MBA program with a three-year PGWP. Under the Federal Skilled Worker or Canadian Experience Class programs, you can apply for permanent residency. 

New Zealand

New Zealand has been a popular place for those who want a stress-free visa system. The post-study work visa is for you, if you have completed a relevant degree in the country. You get a period of up to three years and can look for that first job after your MBA.

You can apply for the Skilled Migrant Visa and this gives you permanent residence on the basis of skills shortages in the country.

You can apply for the Entrepreneurship Work Visa offers, and you get a chance to build your business in the country for up to three years. You need to have a business plan, and also NZ$100k to invest. You should also meet a minimum of 120 points on the visa points scale.

* Please that New Zealand is not accepting applications for the Skilled Migrant Visa for now due to the pandemic.