Work Visa

A work visa is a type of permit to work that enables you to enter a foreign country and work there for a specific period of time. A work visa is essential, Without a work visa, you cannot work in a foreign country. Different countries may have different procedures and criteria for issuing work permit visas.

A work visa is different from a Business visa.

Work permit visas are issued either on a temporary or permanent basis. A temporary work visa remains valid for a particular period of time after which the visa holder needs to renew if his employer wants to extend the employee’s stay

The duration of a work visa depends on the amount of work you have and labour market conditions. In countries like the USA, a foreign citizen can get a work visa permit for a maximum period of 6 months. All work visas to the USA need to be approved by USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services). 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 fulfil 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.