FAQ
Straight answers on fees, timelines, qualifications, family relocation, and everything in between.
No. Senior Living Santa Monica Care applicants pay zero fees at any stage — application, matching, licensing, or visa. All fees are paid by employers.
Requirements vary by country. Most destinations expect a recognized nursing diploma or caregiver certificate and 1–2 years of experience. Some require country-specific licensing exams (NCLEX, NMC, AHPRA).
Between 3 and 14 months. The UK, Ireland, and Singapore are fastest (3–6 months). Canada, Germany, and Australia take 6–12 months. The USA and Japan take 8–14 months.
It depends on the destination. English-speaking countries need IELTS/OET. Germany, France, Japan, and Korea require intermediate language proficiency (B1–B2 or JLPT N3+). We coordinate exam prep.
In most destinations, yes — spouses and dependent children under 18 can accompany you on a family visa. We handle these applications alongside yours at no extra charge.
You are never trapped. If a placement isn't working, Senior Living Santa Monica Care will help you switch to a different verified employer at no cost — provided you honor any notice periods in your contract.
Yes. Documents are stored in an encrypted vault (AES-256), access is role-based, and we are GDPR-compliant across all EU destinations. We never share your data without written consent.
Both. We place caregivers in hospitals, residential care homes, assisted-living communities, and private households — every employer is vetted the same way.
You keep the job — Senior Living Santa Monica Care has no lock-in. We stay in contact throughout year one for support, then you're free to pursue promotions, transfers, or permanent residency on your own terms.
Yes. We work with applicants from over 60 countries of origin. Eligibility depends on the destination's visa criteria, not your nationality.