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title: "Work Visa Approval Odds by Country (2026) · GetVisaOdds"
description: "Work visa odds by country — compare destinations on published refusal rates, and check your own chances free and privately (2026)."
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# Work visa approval odds by country

Wondering about work visa approval odds? Employment abroad, usually sponsor-based. Officers focus on the job offer, sponsor, and your qualifications. Odds vary by destination and by your personal profile — compare destinations below, or estimate your personal odds for free.

Last reviewed July 2026.

## Approximate base approval by destination

[USA 87%](https://getvisaodds.com/usa/work-visa-odds)

[See odds & estimate](https://getvisaodds.com/usa/work-visa-odds)

[UK 89%](https://getvisaodds.com/uk/work-visa-odds)

[See odds & estimate](https://getvisaodds.com/uk/work-visa-odds)

[Canada 79%](https://getvisaodds.com/canada/work-visa-odds)

[See odds & estimate](https://getvisaodds.com/canada/work-visa-odds)

[Australia 91%](https://getvisaodds.com/australia/work-visa-odds)

[See odds & estimate](https://getvisaodds.com/australia/work-visa-odds)

[Germany 90%](https://getvisaodds.com/germany/work-visa-odds)

[See odds & estimate](https://getvisaodds.com/germany/work-visa-odds)

[France 89%](https://getvisaodds.com/france/work-visa-odds)

[See odds & estimate](https://getvisaodds.com/france/work-visa-odds)

[Netherlands 91%](https://getvisaodds.com/netherlands/work-visa-odds)

[See odds & estimate](https://getvisaodds.com/netherlands/work-visa-odds)

[Italy 89%](https://getvisaodds.com/italy/work-visa-odds)

[See odds & estimate](https://getvisaodds.com/italy/work-visa-odds)

[Ireland 87%](https://getvisaodds.com/ireland/work-visa-odds)

[See odds & estimate](https://getvisaodds.com/ireland/work-visa-odds)

[New Zealand 91%](https://getvisaodds.com/new-zealand/work-visa-odds)

[See odds & estimate](https://getvisaodds.com/new-zealand/work-visa-odds)

[UAE 95%](https://getvisaodds.com/uae/work-visa-odds)

[See odds & estimate](https://getvisaodds.com/uae/work-visa-odds)

[Schengen 90%](https://getvisaodds.com/schengen/work-visa-odds)

[See odds & estimate](https://getvisaodds.com/schengen/work-visa-odds)

[Portugal 91%](https://getvisaodds.com/portugal/work-visa-odds)

[See odds & estimate](https://getvisaodds.com/portugal/work-visa-odds)

[Spain 90%](https://getvisaodds.com/spain/work-visa-odds)

[See odds & estimate](https://getvisaodds.com/spain/work-visa-odds)

[Greece 91%](https://getvisaodds.com/greece/work-visa-odds)

[See odds & estimate](https://getvisaodds.com/greece/work-visa-odds)

Approximate educational base rates for a moderate-profile applicant — your personal odds can differ substantially.

## Estimate your personal odds

Free, private, and done in a couple of minutes.

## Frequently asked questions

What matters most for a work visa?

Officers assess employment abroad, usually sponsor-based. officers focus on the job offer, sponsor, and your qualifications. Documenting the core requirement clearly is the single biggest lever. The estimator shows the exact factors for your route.

Which country has the best work visa odds?

Base rates differ by destination (see the list above), but your personal profile usually matters more than the destination. Compare a couple of routes with the estimator to see the difference.

Is this free and private?

Yes — free, no sign-up, and it runs entirely in your browser.

## Explore related visa odds

### Work visa odds by destination

- [USA](https://getvisaodds.com/usa/work-visa-odds)
- [UK](https://getvisaodds.com/uk/work-visa-odds)
- [Canada](https://getvisaodds.com/canada/work-visa-odds)
- [Australia](https://getvisaodds.com/australia/work-visa-odds)
- [Germany](https://getvisaodds.com/germany/work-visa-odds)
- [France](https://getvisaodds.com/france/work-visa-odds)
- [Netherlands](https://getvisaodds.com/netherlands/work-visa-odds)
- [Italy](https://getvisaodds.com/italy/work-visa-odds)
- [Ireland](https://getvisaodds.com/ireland/work-visa-odds)
- [New Zealand](https://getvisaodds.com/new-zealand/work-visa-odds)
- [UAE](https://getvisaodds.com/uae/work-visa-odds)
- [Schengen](https://getvisaodds.com/schengen/work-visa-odds)
- [Portugal](https://getvisaodds.com/portugal/work-visa-odds)
- [Spain](https://getvisaodds.com/spain/work-visa-odds)
- [Greece](https://getvisaodds.com/greece/work-visa-odds)

## Helpful guides

[How to read visa approval and refusal rates → ](https://getvisaodds.com/guides/understanding-refusal-rates)[How to prove strong ties to your home country → ](https://getvisaodds.com/guides/prove-strong-ties)[How to document your finances for a visa → ](https://getvisaodds.com/guides/document-your-finances)[What to do after a visa refusal →](https://getvisaodds.com/guides/after-a-visa-refusal)

This is an educational estimate for planning only — not legal advice and not a guarantee. Only a consular or immigration officer can decide your application.