'Sponsorship available' means the employer will support a work permit application; 'existing work authorisation required' means you must already be allowed to work in that country. 'Local' is defined by each employer as resident, authorised to work, or both.
Eligibility wording on job adverts is often vague. On this platform employers must choose precise options, and your profile is checked against them before you apply.
Who can apply
| Option | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Local candidates only | Only people who meet the employer's definition of local. |
| Local & international | Anyone may apply, subject to the sponsorship setting. |
| International/expatriate only | The role is intended for people from outside the country — often a specialist or regional role. |
What "local" means
Employers must pick one:
- Currently resident in the job country
- Already authorised to work there without new employer sponsorship
- Both resident and authorised
Sponsorship options
- Sponsorship available — the employer will support a work permit application.
- Considered case by case — possible, depending on the role and candidate.
- Unavailable — you must already be authorised to work in that country.
How your eligibility check works
When you open a job, you see one of three badges:
- Meets declared eligibility — what you declared fits what the employer declared.
- Eligibility needs confirmation — something is missing, and you will be asked a quick question when applying.
- Eligibility conflict — what you declared does not fit. You can still apply, but the employer will see the conflict.
The check uses only what you declare. We never guess eligibility from your name, nationality or CV, and nobody is rejected automatically.
General information only — not legal or immigration advice.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'existing work authorisation required' mean?
You must already be legally allowed to work in the job's country; the employer will not sponsor a permit.
Can I apply if I don't meet the eligibility requirements?
Yes, after acknowledging the issue. The employer sees the conflict and makes the decision; the platform never rejects anyone automatically.
Does the platform use my nationality to decide eligibility?
No. Eligibility is based only on where you live and where you are authorised to work, as you declare them.
What does 'sponsorship considered case by case' mean?
The employer may support a work permit application for the right candidate, but doesn't promise it.
Who defines what 'local' means?
Each employer, on its job: resident in the country, already authorised to work there, or both.
Is this legal or immigration advice?
No. These are the employer's own declarations. Check visa and permit rules with the official authority.
