Visa Support
End-to-end visa and relocation support for players and staff moving across borders for football contracts — from initial eligibility checks through to post-arrival registration.
- ✓ FIFA Licensed202401-5770
- ✓ Registered AgencyRC-1885166
- ✓ Secure & ConfidentialYour data is protected
What's Covered
We manage the full visa and work authorization process around a player's move, so the transfer isn't held up by paperwork.
Player visa authorization
Labour market authorization for the destination country, handled in line with that country's football and immigration requirements.
Visa application preparation
Document review, form completion, and submission support.
Federation clearance coordination
Aligning visa timing with ITC (International Transfer Certificate) issuance and league registration windows.
Embassy/consulate appointment coordination
Booking, preparing, and where possible accompanying players to required appointments.
Family/dependent visa support
Spouse and children's visas, where the move includes family relocation.
Relocation logistics
Housing leads, local registration, and bank account setup in the destination country.
Note: Where we do not provide a service end-to-end, we coordinate with trusted partners and specialists to ensure a smooth process.
How It Works
We review the player's passport, existing permits, and contract terms to confirm what's required for the destination country.
Required forms and supporting documents are prepared and submitted to the relevant authority.
We track the application through the federation and embassy/consulate process, keeping the player and club updated.
Once approved, we confirm travel authorization and coordinate arrival timing with the club.
Local permits, tax registration, and any other authorities-facing steps are completed once the player is in-country.
Country-Specific Notes
Visa requirements vary significantly by destination. A few examples relevant to our core corridors.
Work-permit thresholds and timelines vary by country and league; some require labour market tests, others fast-track for professional athletes.
Ask about this corridorLabour permit and work-visa rules differ from EU processes, with separate registration steps after arrival.
Ask about this corridorPassport validity, exit clearance, and supporting documentation from clubs or federations may be required before departure.
Ask about this corridorRequirements change. Always confirm with our team before making travel or document decisions.
Documents You'll Need
A general starting checklist (customize per destination).
- Valid passport (minimum validity as required by destination country)
- Passport-sized photographs (per embassy specification)
- Signed player contract
- Medical clearance / fitness certificate
- Proof of accommodation (where required)
- Federation clearance / ITC documentation
- Dependent documentation (marriage/birth certificates) if family is relocating
Why Work With OTSI on This
- FIFA Licence 202401-5770
- Registered agency (RC-1885166)
- Direct experience managing transfers across Nigeria, West Africa, Russia/CIS, and Europe
- A single point of contact managing the visa process alongside the transfer itself — not a separate, disconnected process