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 shown at the current exchange rate.

Unskilled worker€500Skilled worker€1,000Welder€1,500International truck driver€1,500Specialist€1,500

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.

Permit handling – by PrimeworkOptionalOptional: we collect the documents and file the single residence and work permit application with the Ministry of Interior, together with the Employment Agency of North Macedonia. The handling fee is agreed individually, on top of the official state fee.

Additional costs (estimated)

On top of our fee the employer covers official and relocation costs – billed at actual cost against invoices.

Single residence and work permit
Official fee paid to the Ministry of Interior, processed together with the Employment Agency of North Macedonia.
exact amount in the quote
Accommodation
Housing meeting sanitary requirements, market standard.
employer cost
Certified translations
Certified translations of documents by sworn translators – contracts, certificates and diplomas.
per invoice

Cost 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 state fee for the single residence and work permit, D visa fees, sworn translations, flights and transfers, plus accommodation. These are billed at actual cost against invoices – exact amounts are confirmed in the final offer.

How long does recruitment take?

For Asian and African destinations candidates are realistically on site within 1–3 months of signing. The exact date also depends on factors outside our control – the capacity of the relevant authorities, consulates and embassies, visa system workload and decision times on applications. 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.

Recruitment cost calculator

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