Recruitment cost calculator
How much does hiring a foreign worker cost?
Estimate the cost of one-off recruitment in seconds – pick the country, roles and headcount. Amounts are converted at the current NBP rate.
Recruitment country
We recruit in 20+ countries. The Philippines require an additional accreditation fee.
Most requested destinations
Roles and headcount
Add as many lines as you need – the calculator totals the whole project.
Start with a role
Pick a category in one click or add a specific role from the list.
Additional costs (estimated)
On top of our fee the employer covers official and relocation costs – billed at actual cost against invoices.
Type A work permit
Official charge for work longer than 3 months.
PLN 400 / person – official fee
Accommodation
Housing meeting sanitary requirements, market standard.
employer cost
Sworn translations
Certified translations of documents by sworn translators – contracts, certificates and diplomas.
per invoice
Other costs and questions?
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Ask a sales consultantCost FAQ
How much does it cost to recruit a foreign worker?
The fee depends on qualifications: unskilled worker EUR 500, skilled worker EUR 1,000, welder EUR 1,500, international truck driver EUR 1,500 and specialist (e.g. masseuse, seamstress) EUR 1,500 per person. Recruiting from the Philippines adds a one-off EUR 500 accreditation fee for the whole project, regardless of headcount.
When do I pay?
The prepayment is 20% of our recruitment fee (EUR 500, 1,000 or 1,500 per person) and is due before recruitment starts. The remaining 80% of the fee is payable once, within 30 days of the worker's first working day.
What costs come on top of the agency fee?
The type A work permit (PLN 400 per person for work longer than 3 months), visa and service fees, sworn translations, flights and transfers, plus accommodation. These are billed at actual cost against invoices.
How long does recruitment take?
For Asian and African destinations candidates are realistically on site within 3–5 months of signing. As standard we run candidate pre-selection; practical and language tests are optional and charged separately.
Is the quote and initial consultation free?
Yes. The calculator estimate and the initial consultation with our consultant are free and non-binding. You will receive a quote, timeline and list of required documents – with no hidden costs.
Prefer to discuss the quote with a consultant?
Write or call us – we reply within 48 business hours.
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