Immigration Law · European Union
Relocate Your People to Europe, Smoothly and Compliantly
Relocating an employee — and often their family — to a new country involves visas, work permits, housing-proof requirements and a long list of documents. We match you, free of charge, with a relocation lawyer who manages the entire process for you and your employee, from the first permit to the final registration.
- Work permits & visas
- Family & dependants included
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Who this is for
For employers relocating staff — and the families who move with them
Employee relocation is more than a single work permit: it is a coordinated process that touches the employee, their family and your business at every step. The employee needs the correct visa and work permit for the destination country; their spouse or partner and children may need their own permits or residence documents; and the whole family typically needs housing, registration and, in some cases, school or healthcare arrangements to fall into place. Each country runs its own procedures, and a missing document or a mistimed step can delay a relocation by weeks or months — or derail it entirely. Timing also matters for the employer, who must often demonstrate the role, salary and the employee’s eligibility in advance. A relocation lawyer coordinates all of this, sequencing the permits and documents correctly so that the employee arrives legally, on schedule, and with their family’s status secured from day one.
Why relocations slip and stall
One missing document or mistimed step
can push a move back by months.
Relocations involve many moving parts, and the family’s paperwork is where most projects come unstuck.
Family permits left until too late
The employee’s own permit may be straightforward, but the family’s — especially for non-EU spouses and children — often takes longer and requires extra documents. Leaving it late is a common cause of delayed or abandoned relocations.
Documents rejected for small errors
Relocation files involve passports, contracts, qualifications, housing proof and sworn translations, all to exact national standards. A single incorrect document can send the whole application back and add weeks to the timeline.
Timing everything in the right order
Visas, permits, registrations and family documents must often be obtained in a specific sequence, and getting the order wrong can invalidate earlier steps or force you to start again from the beginning.
What you get
A relocation lawyer who runs the whole process end to end
We only match you with lawyers who manage full employee relocations, including family permits, in your destination country.
End-to-end coordination
Your lawyer plans and sequences the entire relocation — visa, work permit, family documents and registration — so nothing is missed and the employee arrives on schedule.
Employee & family permits
Your lawyer handles the permits for the employee and their dependants together, ensuring the whole family’s legal status is secured rather than treated as an afterthought.
Document preparation
Your lawyer builds the country-specific document file for each person — contracts, qualifications, translations and housing proof — and reviews it line by line before submission.
Post-arrival support
After arrival, your lawyer manages the registrations, renewals and reporting obligations that follow, so the employee and their family stay compliant throughout their assignment — from day one.
Coverage
Employee relocation lawyers across Europe
Relocation rules are national, so the right lawyer is one who manages full employee and family relocations in your specific destination country on a regular basis. We cover the following countries and beyond:
Frequently asked
Employee relocation — common questions
What is involved in relocating an employee to Europe?
Typically a work permit or visa for the employee, residence documents for any accompanying family, and local registration once they arrive. The exact requirements depend on the destination country and the employee’s nationality, so a structured, country-specific plan is essential.
How do I handle the employee’s family’s immigration?
Family members usually need their own residence documents, and for non-EU relatives these can take longer and require additional evidence such as marriage or birth certificates. A lawyer can file the family’s applications in parallel with the employee’s to avoid delays.
How far in advance should we start a relocation?
It is wise to start several weeks to a few months in advance, depending on the country and permit type, because processing times and appointment availability vary. Early planning with a lawyer gives you the best chance of hitting your target start date.
What documents are typically required for a relocation?
Commonly a valid passport, the employment contract, proof of qualifications, and evidence of housing, along with sworn translations of any foreign-language documents. The exact list varies by country and by each family member, so a lawyer will confirm the current requirements for your case.
Can a relocation application be rejected?
Yes, and refusals are often caused by incomplete or incorrect documents, an unsuitable permit category, or a failure to meet the role or salary criteria. A lawyer can review the application before submission to minimise this risk and advise on any appeal if a refusal occurs.
Who is responsible for the employee’s immigration compliance after arrival?
Both the employer and the employee carry obligations — the employer for reporting and record-keeping, the employee for registration and renewals. A relocation lawyer can manage these duties for both parties, keeping everyone compliant throughout the assignment.
Free case review
A relocation that arrives late costs more than a lawyer ever will
Tell us the destination country and who is moving, and we’ll connect you, free of charge, with a relocation lawyer who can manage the whole process.