You can now request Business Visa Letters (BVLs) for your workers directly from the Immigration page on Deel. No support ticket is required. You can request letters for multiple workers at once, and pricing is shown upfront before you confirm.
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Before You Begin
- You must have admin access to the Deel platform.
- BVLs are available for EOR employees, contractors, and direct hires.
- Pricing:
- EOR employees: Free (included in plan)
- Contractors and direct hires: $150 per letter
- Workers will receive a form after the case is created to provide their travel details. They must complete the form before Deel can begin preparing the letter.
How to Request Business Visa Letters
Step 1: Go to Immigration
From the Deel homepage, navigate to Immigration.
Step 2: Start a BVL request
You can start a request in two ways:
- From the Quick Access section: click the Request BVLs card.
- From the Business Travel Tracker widget: click the + Request BVL button in the widget header or within the tracker itself.
Step 3: Select workers
A list of your workers appears with their contract type and the fee per person (Free or $150). Select all workers who need a letter. A running estimated total updates as you select.
Step 4: Assign destination countries
For each selected worker, choose their destination country from the selector. The fee per worker is shown (Free for EOR, $150 for others) and the running total updates as you go.
Step 5: Review and confirm
A per-person summary is shown: name, destination country, contract type, and cost. The total charge (for non-EOR workers only) is displayed.
Confirming means you accept the total charge. There is no separate quote step for client-initiated requests.
On confirmation:
- One case is created per worker.
- Invoices are automatically generated for non-EOR workers.
- A form is assigned to each worker to collect their travel details.
What happens after you confirm?
Each worker receives a form to fill in their travel details (dates, purpose, accommodation, etc.). Deel cannot begin preparing the letter until the worker completes the form. You can track case progress in the Business Travel Tracker.
Employee-initiated requests (optional)
You can also allow employees to request Business Visa Letters on their own. To enable this, go to Settings → Immigration and enable the Business Visa option.
When an employee submits a request, they can choose to bill the fee to you (their employer) or pay it themselves. If they choose to bill you, you will receive an email notification and must accept or reject the quote:
- Accept: invoice is created, and the case is worked.
- Reject: the case is closed automatically.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I request letters for workers of different contract types in one request?
Yes. The request flow supports mixed selections. EOR workers show Free and non-EOR workers show $150 in the same list.
Can I request letters for a single worker?
Yes. The flow supports single-worker and bulk selections.
What happens if a worker doesn't complete the form?
Deel will follow up with the worker. If no action is taken after 5 business days, the case may be closed. You can track form completion status in the Business Travel Tracker.
Are discounts available?
No discounts are available at launch. If your account has negotiated pricing, contact your CSM.
Can I cancel a request after confirming?
Contact Deel Support as soon as possible if you need to cancel. Once the case is in progress, cancellation may not be possible.