It is a type of work permit that enables you to enter a foreign country and work there for a particular time. Without a work visa, you cannot work in a foreign country. Different countries may have different procedures and criteria for issuing work permit visas. Work permit visas are issued either on a temporary or permanent basis. A temporary work visa remains valid for a particular time after which the visa holder needs to renew if his employer wants to extend his (employee’s) stay.
The duration of a work visa depends on the amount of work you have and labor market conditions. Countries like New Zealand offer you the facility to apply for a work to residence visa. To turn your work visa into a residence visa, you need to fulfill the age, health, and character requirements.
Normally, it is the employer who applies for a work permit visa on your behalf. Work visas require an employer to contact the immigration authority of a particular country and get approval.
Step 1
Decide whether you are applying online or offline for your work visa.
Step 2
Get all necessary documents from your current and previous employers.
Step 3
Complete the visa application form by entering all required information.
Step 4
Pay the fees required for the visa processing.
Step 5
Send the filled application to the concerned embassy.
Work Visa Eligibility
- You need to prove that you will leave the country once your work is done and the duration of your stay is over.
- Should have enough money to take care of yourself and your dependents.
- Having no record of criminal activities.
- You don’t have any medical issues, and have certificates of good health.
- You would not take up any other work, apart from the work allotted by your employer.
Documents Required
- Copies of all academic qualifications.
- Copies of professional qualifications.
- Work experience certificates from previous employers.
- Employer’s reference letter.
- Signed client contract (if any).
* Apart from the following documents, you may be requested to furnish further information/documents as per the requirement of the immigration authority of a particular country.
Things to keep in mind
- You should not do any other work except the kind of job for which you have received permits.
- You must carry the work permit with you during your office hours.
- You should apply for an extension or work permit renewal if needed before the permit expires.
- If you lose your work permit, you need to inform your employer to apply for a fresh one.
- In case, you resign during your stay in a foreign country, you must return to the country of your residence within 7 days.
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