The UK demands asylum seekers wait 12 months before being given the right to work

Can work after 12 months but only if they can fill a role on the limited shortage occupation list

UK

Ireland

France

Hungary

9 months

Slovenia

Malta

Cyprus

Croatia

US

6 months

No labour market test or job restrictions

Spain

Poland

Netherlands

Prepares asylum seekers for the job market with training in skills, language and culture

Denmark

Belgium

4

Germany

3

Switzerland

Austria

Romania

Bulgaria

Italy

2

No formal waiting period. 30-day target for work permits to be processed. 97% are approved

Portugal

1

Sweden

1 day

Greece

Canada

Can work after 12 months but only if they can fill a role on the limited shortage occupation list

UK

Ireland

France

Hungary

Slovenia

9 months

Malta

Cyprus

Croatia

US

6 months

No labour market test or job restrictions

Spain

Poland

Netherlands

Prepares asylum seekers for the job market with training in skills, language and culture

Denmark

Belgium

4

Germany

3

Switzerland

Austria

Romania

Bulgaria

Italy

2

No formal waiting period. 30-day target for work permits to be processed. 97% are approved

Portugal

1

Sweden

1 day

Greece

Canada