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