Your Immigration Expert for Posted Workers in Europe
Are you an international company sending your posted workers to provide services for your customers throughout Europe, or for intra-group mobility?
Be aware that, depending on the nationality of your employee, immigration procedures may be required: visa applications, work permits, and residence permits.
Make your life easier by entrusting a local posting expert with the full management of all mandatory immigration formalities—ensuring 100% compliance.
A few case studies of posting to Europe
A Brazilian executive
Employed by a multinational in Italy, he is posted to the Netherlands to lead a digital transformation project for 9 months. If the posted worker holds an ICT residence permit issued by Italy, an ICT mobility request must be submitted to the Dutch immigration authorities. In addition, the posted worker must apply for a temporary residence permit covering the full duration of the assignment.
A Moroccan energy expert
Under an employment contract in Belgium, he is posted to a construction site in Sweden for 12 months. If the posted worker holds a Belgian ICT residence permit, the host company in Sweden must notify the Swedish immigration authorities, and a long-term mobility application must be submitted before the worker’s arrival. This ensures full compliance for the 12-month assignment.
An Indian IT engineer
Locally employed in Germany, he is posted to Spain for 3 months as part of an IT project. If he holds an European Blue Card issued by Germany, he can be temporarily posted to Spain for up to 90 days within a 180-day period, without the need for a Spanish visa or work permit.
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Your questions
When a no-european national is legally employed in a Member State of the European Union (EU) or the European Economic Area (EEA), they may, under certain conditions, be temporarily posted to another Member State to carry out an assignment. The principle of posting to Europe is based on the freedom to provide services within the EU. However, this principle applies fully only to european citizens. Therefore, when a posted worker is a third-country national, they do not automatically benefit from freedom of movement, even if they legally reside and work in the first Europe country.
Immigration procedures in the host Member State will be required if the country demands a residence permit or a specific work authorization for third-country nationals, even for temporary postings. Some countries—such as France, Germany, or Italy—require companies posting no-European workers to either notify the authorities or obtain prior authorization, in addition to meeting social security obligations (e.g., the SIPSI declaration in France).
Whether immigration procedures are necessary depends on the worker’s status in the sending country (European Blue Card, local residence permit, etc.) and the length of the posting. Generally, for assignments exceeding 90 days or in regulated sectors, formal authorization is required.
Certain types of residence permits—such as the European Blue Card or the ICT (Intra-Corporate Transferee) permit—allow limited mobility between Member States without requiring full immigration procedures, provided specific conditions are met. For instance, an ICT permit holder issued by Spain can be posted to another Europe country for a limited time without needing a new permit, although notification is still mandatory.
It is essential to verify any bilateral agreements or specific national regimes that apply in the host country, as immigration rules for third-country nationals are not harmonized at the Europe level.
Respecting timelines, procedures, and country-specific requirements is crucial to ensure full compliance and avoid irregularities.