Immigration departments

Getting a visa takes time.  Filling in the necessary paperwork, providing the relevant documents and proof of identity plus waiting for immigration authorities to process your application – it all adds up.  Securing a work permit can take anything from a few months to a few years depending on the nation you want to move to.  Be prepared to wait and note that most immigration departments are notoriously slow.  Unless you know someone who can push it through a fast-track route you’re going to have to be patient.