How Does HR Handle Employee Visa Processing in Your Office? Seeking Insights!

Can anyone tell me how HR processes visas at their end in the office? In short, please tell me the role of HR in processing the visa of an employee.

Role of HR in Visa Processing

HR is the nodal agency/department for all visas to be processed by a company. They serve as the contact point for individuals, department heads, and the respective Embassy or Consulate. Unless you provide more details about the purpose and the country for which the visa is needed, it could be challenging to offer specific inputs, as the process varies from country to country.

Every country has its own norms. So I suggest getting in touch with a good travel agent who specializes in visa work. They have contacts in the consulate and can facilitate the process easily. Then, based on the country, you can create a list of documents required to process the visa.

In our company, we follow the same procedure. The company covers the visa and agent costs.