Immigration, visa  and business resources

You may or may not need a visa to enter the Republic of Albania. Find more about the visa regime for foreign citizens and the diplomatic mission that deals with your visa application and its type

Albanian embassies and consulates abroad

independent, non-governmental organisation with news about the Albanian economy, investments, tourism, and educates about Business & Entrepreneurship.

Overview of best prospect sectors, major infrastructure projects, significant government procurements and business opportunities in Albania.

A Q&A guide to doing business in Albania.

EU Trade relations with countries of the Western Balkans (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Kosovo). Facts, figures, latest developments and archives.

National Agency of Investment Development, this governmental institution aims at promoting, accompanying and making the investment easier

EU Trade relations with Algeria. Facts, figures, latest developments and archives.

Rich in natural resources and economically stable, Algeria attracted a decent FDI flows between 2006 and 2011

Algeria - United States Department of State

The USABC accomplishes its mission of promoting trade between the United States and Algeria by organizing sector-specific symposia on topics of interest to our members, hosting events featuring Algerian and US officials, and promoting our members products and services through customized matchmaking initiatives.

The American Chamber of Commerce in Angola (AmCham-Angola) is a non-profit membership organization committed to further developing commerce between the United States of America and Angola, promoting the interests of U.S. companies and members, and improving the business environment in Angola.

The guide aims to provide relevant facts, perspectives and articles regarding the overall business climate and opportunities in the Republic of Angola, with the ultimate goal of garnering global interest and engagement.

List of Argentinian diplomatic missions around the world.

Embassies and Consulates of Armenia

Learn about how to meet the legal requirements and plan for a wedding in NSW.

Information on getting married in the Northern Territory

Find out what you need to do before your wedding day to register your marriage in Queensland.

You must lodge a notice of intended marriage at least 1 calendar month before your wedding date. The notice of intended marriage must be signed by both people getting married.

Australian Government embassies, high commissions, consulates, multilateral missions and representative offices

Important information on the Red-White-Red Card, on general immigration requirements and on Austrian working and living conditions. Use the points calculator to check whether you would fulfil the admission criteria!

Information on regulations for travelling to and residing in Austria.

Austrian representations worldwide

Azerbaijan Embassies and Consulates abroad

The Doing Business in Azerbaijan Guide provides basic knowledge about Azerbaijan: an overview of its economy, business culture, potential opportunities and to identify the main issues associated with initial research, market entry, risk management and cultural and language issues.

Anyone wishing to be married in The Bahamas must first request a licence from the Registrar General’s Department.

Bahamas Embassies and High Commissions

Barbados Embassies, High Commissions and Permanent Missions

Embassies and diplomatic missions of Benin

Immigration Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Bermuda. Legal framework, Business travel, Work permits, Intra-company transfers

Foreign travellers with a need for assistance from their country of origin will find helpful contact information here.

EU Trade relations with countries of the Western Balkans (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Kosovo). Facts, figures, latest developments and archives.

Immigration Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of British Virgin Islands. Legal framework, Business travel, Work permits, Intra-company transfers

Getting Married in the Virgin Islands - Marriage Rules and Regulations.

Immigration Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Canada,

This directory contains contact information for government offices that provide consular services to Canadian citizens abroad. Not all government offices provide full consular services. This directory also includes Australian and Swedish offices around the world that, by special agreement, provide consular services to Canadians.

Immigration Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Cayman Islands. Legal framework, Business travel, Work permits, Intra-company transfers

ENRICH in China offers unique services to European research, technology and business organisations, connecting them to the Chinese market.

Costa Rican embassies and consulates abroad (in Spanish)

Visa serves as an approval for transit through the territory of the Republic of Croatia or stay for a maximum period of 90 days in any 180-day period,

Learn more about options for recognition of professional qualifications in Croatia

Basic information concerning diplomatic-consular missions of Croatia located in the World.

Requirements for getting married in Curaçao

Information on the current policies for each category, the application forms and the necessary supporting documents, the applicable fees, etc.

Immigration Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Cyprus. Legal framework, Business travel, Work permits, Intra-company transfers

Persons desiring to have their marriage celebrated in Cyprus under the provisions of the Marriage Law 104(I) of 2003, may only apply, after their arrival in Cyprus, personally, to the Marriage Officer of the Municipality.

Accredited Embassies, Consulates and Honorary Consular posts of the Republic of Cyprus abroad.

Marriage between Czech Nationals and Foreign Nationals in the Czech Republic. Offices of Vital Records require documents through which the fiancés can prove legal competence to enter into marriage.

Comprehensive guide to the recognition of foreign education awards and/or qualifications in the Czech Republic

List of consulates and embassies of the Czech Republic abroad by Countries

To get married in Denmark, you must have what is known as a certificate of marital status

Find contact information for Danish embassies and consulates in every country

Information is provided in easy to navigate formats and contains the regulations, procedures, incentives and statistics of Business Startup in Ethiopia, Investment in Ethiopia, Import to Ethiopia, Export from Ethiopia, Shipping, Ethiopian Tax System and Ethiopian Customs

The French Tech Visa is a dedicated procedure for obtaining a Talent Passport residence permit for international startup founders, international talents recruited by hyper-growth companies and international investors setting up in France.

If you're travelling to Europe to visit, study or work you may need to apply for a visa or permit first.

Planning a holiday, business trip or any other project in France ? This website provides information on how to navigate each step of your visa application process.

Do I need a visa to work in Germany? What are the visa requirements to attend a higher education institution or receive vocational training?

If you're travelling to Europe to visit, study or work you may need to apply for a visa or permit first.

Advice and guidance for US citizens living and working in Germany.

Information about the recognition of foreign education credentials and their value for various professional and academic purposes in Germany

Documents (except Indian Passport, Indian Driving Licence & OCI card) can be Attested by the Consulate only if the documents are attested/apostilled by CPV Division, Ministry of External Affairs, Govt. of India, New Delhi

List of websites of German representations abroad - embassies and consulates.

Hungarian embassies and consulates abroad

An employer who intends to hire a foreign national from a country outside of the EEA or EFTA must apply for and already have received a work permit before the foreign national can start working.

Information and advice on moving to Iceland, non-EEA/EFTA nationals.

Information about all the countries Iceland has diplomatic relations with. Iceland's accredited mission to each country, each country's accredited mission to Iceland, Iceland's Honorary Consuls around the world and visa information.

All foreign nationals entering India are required to possess a valid international travel document in the form of a national passport with a valid visa from an Indian Mission/Post or eVisa (Limited Categories) from Bureau of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs.

In this guide to doing business in India, we have collected advice from a range of India market entry specialists. The key areas to consider are understanding the market, business culture, market entry structures, building your team, finding customers, managing money, legal considerations & incentives and supporting networks.

The Indian market, with its one billion plus population, presents lucrative and diverse opportunities for U.S. exporters with the right products, services, and commitment.

How can I register an Indian Company? How can Foreign companies establish a place of business in India?

Learn how to set up a business in India including registration process, policies, schemes, sectors

Israeli diplomatic missions abroad

If you're travelling to Europe to visit, study or work you may need to apply for a visa or permit first.

Visa for Italy - Do you need visa? Information for foreigners intending to come to Italy

Find the Italian consulate with competence

You will have to apply for the official marriage certificate at the Registrar General’s Department using the information on the document you were given by the official who conducted your wedding ceremony.

Jamaican Embassies, High Commissions Permanent Missions & Consulates General Overseas

One-stop point for information on importing and exporting to and from Jamaica. Information on trade, laws, regulations, customs tariffs, licensing, bilateral and regional trade agreements etc.

If you wish to marry in Japan, you must do so according to Japanese law. Marriage in Japan consists of registering marriage at a Japanese municipal government office. Only this registration constitutes a legal marriage in Japan.

Japanese embassies and consulates abroad

Immigration Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Kenya. Legal framework, Business travel, Work permits, Intra-company transfers

Kuwaiti embassies and consulates abroad

Embassies and Consulates of Latvia abroad

Lithuanian embassies and consulates

Embassies and consulates of Luxembourg abroad

EU Trade relations with countries of the Western Balkans (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Kosovo). Facts, figures, latest developments and archives.

Malawi diplomatic missions abroad

Malaysian embassies and consulates abroad

Malta Embassies and High Commissions abroad

Mauritius Embassies, High Commissions and Consulates

Mexican embassies abroad

Mexican consulates abroad

The completion of a marriage takes place at the body of civil status under the joint declaration of the future spouses.

Types of visa for Moldova and requirements

Diplomatic Missions and Consular Offices of the Republic of Moldova

EU Trade relations with countries of the Western Balkans (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Kosovo). Facts, figures, latest developments and archives.

Embassies and consulates of Morocco abroad

If you're travelling to Europe to visit, study or work you may need to apply for a visa or permit first.

Embassies, consulates and other representations of the Netherlands abroad

Nigerian High Commissions, embassies and consulates abroad

Embassies and permanent missions of the Norwegian foreign service. This page contains all Norwegian diplomatic missions and the countries with which Norway has diplomatic relations.

Information about Oman representation around the world, how to contact Oman Embassies and Consulates

Pakistan embassies, high commissions and consulates abroad

Embassies and Consulates of Panama abroad (in Spanish)

List of Peruvian consulate office abroad

Philippines Visa/Entry requirements for Foreign Nationals

Embassies and consulates of the Philippines abroad

If you're travelling to Europe to visit, study or work you may need to apply for a visa or permit first.

Polish embassies and consulates abroad

Living in Portugal and family reunification, Working in Portugal, Studying in Portugal

If you're travelling to Europe to visit, study or work you may need to apply for a visa or permit first.

Depending on where your licence was issued you may need to exchange your foreign licence immediately or after a certain period to drive in Portugal.

For driving licences issued by countries with a bilateral agreement with Portugal or which are not parties to international road traffic conventions, you must provide a certificate from the issuing authority or a diplomatic or consular authority certifying the authenticity of the driving licence, the date of issue, validity, categories of vehicles covered and that you have passed the driving test. This certificate will normally need to be authenticated with an Apostille.

• South African Driving Licence Confirmation
• Exchanging an Australian Driver Licence for a Portuguese Licence

Portuguese embassies and consulates abroad (in Portuguese)

Embassies and consulates of Qatar abroad

Embassies and consulates of Romania abroad

Enter the Russian Federation through border crossing points located in St. Petersburg, Kaliningrad and the Far East

Cultural Missions verify educational documents and degrees requiring attestation for Saudi Arabia

Serbian embassies and consulates abroad

EU Trade relations with countries of the Western Balkans (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Kosovo). Facts, figures, latest developments and archives.

Seychelles Overseas Missions and Consulates

Immigration Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Singapore. Legal framework, Business travel, Work permits, Intra-company transfers

Find out what you need to do to get legally married in Singapore.

Locate a Singapore Embassy, High Commission, Permanent Mission, Consulate-General/Consulate and Trade Office

Permanent residence permits are issued by the Department of Home Affairs. Information on how to apply for a permanent residence permit is available from the department

Temporary residence permits or visas are issued by the Department of Home Affairs

Republic of Korea - Websites of Consulates and Embassies abroad.

If you're travelling to Europe to visit, study or work you may need to apply for a visa or permit first.

Use these forms in your online application for a UK certificate of no impediment (CNI) and marital status certificate (MSC) to get married in Spain.

Embassies and consulates of Spain abroad

Embassies and High Commissions of St. Kitts and Nevis overseas.

Embassies of St Lucia

How to apply for a work permit or a residence permit to work in Sweden, or as an accompanying family member of someone who is working.

Embassies and consulates of Sweden abroad

Immigration Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Switzerland. Legal framework, Business travel, Work permits, Intra-company transfers

Visas for foreign nationals can be issued by the Swiss representation covering their place of residence. Basically, there are two types of visa: Schengen Visa, type C: for entry and a stay of up to 90 days within a period of 180 days; National visa, also known as type D: for longer term stays in Switzerland (more than 90 days).

Information and useful links regarding registration and authorisation requirements, minimum and average wages, self-employment, social services and unemployment among foreign nationals living in Switzerland.

In order to be able to study in Switzerland, you require a proof of acceptance from the education institution where you will be studying.

In order to get married, you must meet certain requirements and submit an official application to the civil register office, which will tell you how to prepare for the ceremony.

Swiss embassies and consulates abroad

Switzerland is one of the most successful business locations in the world. It offers a favourable investment environment, a skilled work force, an excellent infrastructure and outstanding universities and research institutes.

Taipei Economic and Cultural Offices, Embassies, Trade Offices and Representative Offices

Consular jurisdiction of Taiwan Representative Offices and Consulates in the world

Trinidad and Tobago Embassies, Consulates and High Commissions abroad

Turkey entry and visa requirements by country

Contact details of UAE embassies and consulates abroad

When setting up in the MENA region, you need to make an informed decision rather than a leap of faith. You can improve your chances of success by asking the right questions about your business needs and the locations on offer. The UAE ticks the right boxes– the question, then, is making sure you pick the right economic zone and the right location within it.

The Virtual Company Licence will enable freelancers and business people worldwide to have access to a regulated e-commerce platform and easily work with Dubai-based companies while also exploring new markets and investment opportunities digitally.

Find out if you need a visa to come to the UK to visit, study or work.

Find a British embassy, high commission or consulate

The 53 Accredited Chambers which make up our UK network are trusted champions of businesses, places, and global trade.

Websites of U.S. Embassies, Consulates, and Diplomatic Missions

ENRICH in the USA's mission is to provide collaboration, funding and commercialization support services to European researchers/entrepreneurs, startups, and tech SMEs in the USA.