How Long It Takes to Get Approved in Australia, Canada, New Zealand & Denmark
“How long will it take to get my visa approved?”
It’s one of the most common — and important — questions we hear from clients at TM Acquisition. The answer depends on several factors, including the visa type, country, employer readiness, and documentation.
In this article, we break down the average timelines for work visas in the four countries we specialize in: Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and Denmark — and show you how to avoid delays.
⏳ What Affects Your Visa Timeline?
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Type of visa (skilled, sponsored, fast-track, etc.)
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Completeness of your application
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Employer registration status
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Country-specific backlogs or policy changes
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Need for additional checks (health, police, character)
🇦🇺 Australia — Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Visa – Subclass 482
Typical Timeline:
▶ 4 to 10 weeks
Factors That Speed It Up:
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Employer already has SBS (Standard Business Sponsor) approval
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LMT (Labour Market Testing) completed in advance
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Skills assessment not required for the role
Common Delays:
❌ Incomplete documents
❌ Incorrect ANZSCO code
❌ Health or police clearance delays
🇨🇦 Canada — Work Permit (LMIA-Based) or Express Entry
LMIA-Based Work Permit:
▶ 3 to 6 months (including LMIA processing)
Express Entry (CEC or FSW):
▶ 6 to 8 months from profile submission to PR
Factors That Speed It Up:
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Job offer with LMIA boosts CRS score
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Biometric info already on file
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All documents submitted upfront
Common Delays:
❌ Slow LMIA approval
❌ Police clearance from multiple countries
❌ Missing proof of funds
🇳🇿 New Zealand — Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV)
Typical Timeline:
▶ 4 to 7 weeks (once employer has Job Check approval)
Factors That Speed It Up:
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Employer already accredited
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No health issues or complex history
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Job matches Green List occupation
Common Delays:
❌ Accreditation still pending
❌ Salary or role doesn’t meet AEWV standards
❌ Missing medical documentation
🇩🇰 Denmark — Fast-Track or Pay Limit Scheme
Typical Timeline:
▶ 10 to 30 working days
Fastest of the four, especially under the Highly Paid or Researcher tracks.
Factors That Speed It Up:
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Employer is SIRI-certified
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Role clearly fits into Fast-Track category
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All documentation in order (including housing)
Common Delays:
❌ Employer not certified
❌ Salary doesn’t meet Fast-Track threshold
❌ Lack of Danish housing address (for family cases)
💡 Legal Tip from TM Acquisition:
▶ 80% of work visa delays come from poor documentation or employer-side issues.
We help both individuals and businesses prepare everything correctly from day one.
✅ TM Acquisition Services Include:
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Country-specific visa timeline planning
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Application readiness reviews
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Employer sponsorship setup (SBS, LMIA, Accreditation)
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Submission tracking and government follow-ups
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Legal support in case of delay or refusal
📞 Want to Speed Up Your Work Visa?
Let TM Acquisition help you reduce your waiting time with expert legal preparation and strategy.
