Empire Overseas Education is hiring a Visa Filing Officer for our Kochi office. You will prepare and file visa applications for students and workers going to Europe, and keep each applicant informed until a decision comes back. The job needs accuracy, careful document handling and transparent communication.
Responsibilities
Prepare and file student and work visa applications for European countries, including Schengen national (D) visas and residence permits
Build a document checklist for each applicant from the current embassy or VFS requirements, and check every document before it is filed
Book and manage embassy, consulate and VFS appointments, and brief applicants before they attend
Track each application's status and keep the internal tracker up to date
Keep applicants updated by phone, email and WhatsApp, and follow up on missing or corrected documents
Keep up with changes in embassy requirements, fees and processing times
Handle passports and personal documents confidentially and in line with our data-handling procedures
Requirements
1–3 years' experience in visa documentation, immigration filing or a similar role (European visas preferred)
Working knowledge of Schengen or European national visa and residence-permit processes
Excellent attention to detail with documents, forms and deadlines
Fluent written and spoken English and Malayalam; Hindi preferred
Comfortable with online application portals, email and spreadsheets
Graduate degree in any discipline
Work location
In person, Kochi, Kerala.
How to apply
Apply through Indeed with your CV. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.