The new employer may submit a Change of Employer application before the non-EU national terminates their previous employment. The process follows the same procedure through the Expatriates Online Portal.

If the third-country national is already terminated from the previous employment, should an application by a new employer be submitted within a 60-day period from the termination date, it may be considered for processing, even though the migration status of the third-country national is considered irregular as per the Immigration Act (Cap 217).

If the third-country national has been terminated for longer than 60 days, any application should be submitted following the eligibility and legality criteria as delineated in Subsidiary Legislation 217.17 and as summarised here.

Applicable fee: €600, including Transfer of Business