Deel Expands Immigration Support With Business Visas and First In-House License
Deel, the leading global HR and payroll
platform, announced the launch of Business Visas, a new immigration service
that makes short-term international business travel faster, safer, and easier
to manage. Built within Deel’s comprehensive platform and powered by WorkFlex,
Business Visas delivers real-time tracking, expert-reviewed applications, and
compliance for teams operating in more than 150 countries. Deel has also
secured its first standalone immigration services license in the United Arab
Emirates, as they roll out their in-house immigration capability. Together,
these milestones expand Deel Immigration to cover both long-term relocation and
short-term travel, giving clients a complete solution for global
mobility.
Frequent, short-term
business trips are a growing challenge for global
employers. Unlike long-term relocation, these trips often fall outside standard
global mobility protocols, leaving HR teams to rely on fragmented solutions
like external law firms, spreadsheets, and emails. This creates serious
compliance risks, especially around immigration and tax, while increasing the
administrative burden for HR and mobility managers. With global business travel
projected to return to pre-pandemic levels by 2026, and 71% of companies
already reporting increased travel volumes, the pressure on employers to manage
these trips efficiently has never been higher. Missed deadlines, lack of
visibility, and delays can result in lost opportunities and frustrated team
members.
With
Business Visas, Deel brings these scattered processes into a single platform.
Companies can manage every step of the process, from eligibility checks to
application submission, with speed and transparency. Every application is
reviewed by experts, eligibility is confirmed, and quotes are delivered
instantly. Through its integration with WorkFlex, Deel automates eligibility
checks, keeps global travel rules up to date, and streamlines documentation,
ensuring speed, accuracy, and compliance at scale.
Unlike
traditional providers that handle cases individually, Deel’s Business Visas are
designed for scalability. Clients of any size can seamlessly track and manage
dozens, or even hundreds, of travelers at once across offsites, client
meetings, or conferences, without creating bottlenecks for HR, while
still getting support when needed. In addition, individual professionals such
as founders, freelancers, and consultants can quickly manage their own travel
requirements without needing dedicated legal teams.
With the
addition of Business Visas, Deel Immigration now covers both long-term
relocation and short-term travel. This means companies can rely on Deel for
everything from work permits and permanent relocation, to temporary visas for
offsites, events, and client visits.
In
addition, Deel is now officially licensed as a standalone immigration services
provider in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This milestone marks the beginning
of Deel’s in-house immigration capability, enabling clients to access services
directly under a Deel license for the first time. The UAE is the first country
to launch, with more countries coming soon.
Business
Visas serve HR managers, global mobility leads, and operations teams
coordinating staff travel, as well as independent professionals. Every type of
worker can enjoy a simple, traveler-friendly experience with self-service
tracking, clear next steps, and automated reminders that reduce admin and
back-and-forth.
“Short-term business travel is critical
for global companies. Whether it’s closing deals, running offsites, or
attending industry events,” said Pearce Dolan, Head of Product at Deel. “With
Business Visas powered by WorkFlex, Deel is the first global payroll and HR
platform to offer support for all types of visas, making compliance simple
while giving travelers and HR teams a seamless experience.”
“Partnering with Deel to power Business Visas allows us to bring speed, accuracy, and compliance to short-term international travel at scale,” said Patrick Koch, Co-Founder of WorkFlex. “Our platform ensures every application is expertly reviewed and eligibility is automatically verified, giving HR teams confidence while reducing administrative burden.”
Anna Luisa Grebe, Manager Visa &
Assignment at WorkFlex, added: “For employees and independent professionals
alike, this means a smoother, traveler-friendly experience. With real-time
tracking, clear next steps, and automated reminders, short-term business trips
are no longer a source of stress, but a seamless part of global operations.”
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