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The Smith Stone Walters Global Immigration team can inspire a world of possibilities for your business. We offer a consistent visa and immigration management service to and from anywhere in the world.  

Based in regional offices around the globe, our team of highly experienced, multi-lingual and multi-cultural specialists pride themselves on providing the highest level of service when managing our clients’ worldwide immigration moves. 

How we work

At Smith Stone Walters, we’ve spent years developing a global immigration expertise that knows no borders. Our comprehensive service offers seamless support for your international workforce, no matter where they’re headed.  

Leveraging our extensive network of trusted local partners in over 100 countries worldwide, we provide country-specific guidance and post-arrival support to ensure a smooth transition for both assignees and employers. 

Whether you’re an employer expanding globally or an individual embarking on an international adventure, our Global Immigration team is dedicated to making your journey easier. From the UK to Europe and beyond, we’re here to guide you every step of the way. 

Our global
immigration services include:


Work permit preparation:
Our team are experienced in submitting work permit applications globally and can advise on the specific requirements for your destination country.  

Whether you’re expanding your operations abroad or transferring employees to new locations, our services ensure a seamless and efficient process, allowing you to focus on what matters most – growing your business. 

Visa and consular assistance: 

We will help to ensure that the applicant has the best possible chance of obtaining the required document to enter the destination country at their first attempt. 

Navigating work visa requirements and regulations can be overwhelming, which is why we’re committed to providing personalized assistance to ensure your application is complete, accurate, and submitted correctly. 

Family member support:
Family-based relocation is a fundamental element of Smith Stone Walters’ global immigration service provision. We take into account the individual needs of your employee and their dependents.  

Our experienced team will work closely with your employee to understand their specific requirements and develop a personalized relocation plan that meets their unique circumstances and ensures a smooth transition for the entire family. 

Post-arrival support:

From advising on local registration requirements to submitting an application for a re-entry permit, further steps are often required upon an assignee’s arrival in the destination country.  

Smith Stone Walters assists with these administrative tasks to ensure a seamless transition and minimize the assignee’s stress and disruption. 

Why use us?

We are dedicated to ensuring the successful delivery of worldwide immigration and global mobility projects for your business. Our corporate global mobility services include:  

Policy & compliance support:  
Each country has its own unique set of immigration rules and entry requirements. We will guide you through complex immigration procedures whilst ensuring that your company complies with the law of the land in all of its destination countries.  

Global case reporting:
Gain unparalleled immigration case transparency and control with 24/7 access to our cutting-edge Smarter Immigration Manager (SIM) platform, featuring real-time reporting capabilities to track your global immigration cases at a glance. 

Business travel guidance:  
A consistent business travel management process is of significant importance to large organisations. We can help formulate an internal process that meets your corporate obligations whilst also achieving business traveller satisfaction.  

Global mobility programme management:   
Streamline your global workforce with our customized Global Mobility solutions. Smith Stone Walters will develop a tailored policy and visa program that meets your unique business needs and ensures seamless compliance.

  

Frequently asked
questions

Smith Stone Walters has helped manage immigration moves in more than 100 countries worldwide. We draw on our global network of trusted partners to offer the most up to date advice for your chosen destination, getting you where you need to be. To find out how we can help your business meet its global mobility goals, please contact us today.  
Since Brexit, the rules have changed for British nationals wishing to work in Europe. UK citizens now need a work permit to work in most EU countries. In most cases, you’ll need a job offer from your chosen country so that you can get a visa to move there. For more information, please speak to the SSW Global Immigration team.  
Smith Stone Walters is an immigration practice. We are specialist advisors in this field, and our team can provide a bespoke end-to-end global mobility service with regards to visas and immigration. However, we work with a wide variety of local partners in hundreds of destination countries and our team can help to point you in the right direction for other relocation services such as tax, property search, shipping and more.  
Smith Stone Walters provides weekly updates on the latest global immigration news. To sign up to our free news service, please fill in the form on the homepage.  
If you have a specific query you’d like to discuss with our global immigration team, please head to our Contact Us page to find the details of your closest SSW office. Otherwise, please email us on info@smithstonewalters.com and we will direct your enquiry to the appropriate team.  

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The whole team were the epitome of professionalism throughout the process. I would not hesitate to recommend Smith Stone Walters and have already done so.

NG, Healthcare Company

Super professional and responsive!

RM, Private Client

Exceptionally efficient and seamless delivery of services. Very friendly and helpful Consultants.

MG, Law Firm

A big thanks to SSW for their support and guidance, it has been a pleasure working with them on my case.

LA, Private client

A very pleasant and clear process with Smith Stone Walters. The team were always responsive, helpful, and positive.

WS, Software company

The team is outstandingly helpful, incredibly professional, exceptionally efficient, and impressively proactive. Their dedication and commitment are truly commendable.

JK, Accounting Company

Top notch experience. Thank you for your incredible promptness and patience in answering all the queries.

AK, Technology Company
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