Work Visa

A work visa is a permit that gives you the right to work and live in a country other than your country of residence. You have to meet several qualifying conditions to qualify for a work visa, which change based on which country you want to work in.

If you are traveling to another country, with the primary intention of doing Work, you will need a Work visa. This may mean visiting a country to attend a meeting or conference, or even exploring a destination to setup a Work. If you are an employee of a company and are being sent abroad to set up a new branch, you will still need a Work visa.

Work Visa requirements can be stringent in some countries, as compared to the formalities and requirements of a tourist visa. General requirements include-

• -A valid reason to travel, which should be business or business-related activities
• -Necessary documents. In most cases, assessment is done based on the papers submitted. In rare situations, an interview is required.
• -Enough finances and funds to support living in the country for the concerned period of the visa.

Work Visa Guidelines

When you get your work visa, you have to make sure you follow the rules as listed below:

• You can't switch employers without notifying the immigration authorities.
• If you do switch employers, you have to work in the same industry as when you initially applied for the work visa.
• You must continue to be employed to have a valid work visa.
• If you are unemployed, you have a few months to find a new job and re-apply for your work visa.

Work Visa Types

There are two main types of work visas.

• Temporary work visa. This type of work visa is valid for only a few years; depending on the country, you either have to renew it or return home once it expires. Some countries may also allow you to transfer to a permanent work visa if you find a new job.
• Permanent work visa. Permanent work visas allow you to live in a foreign country permanently, and after living there for a specific time, you can even apply for citizenshi