Work permit visa

A work permit visa is a legal document issued by a country's immigration authorities that allows a foreign national to work in that country for a specific period. It is also known as an employment visa or work visa.

Here are some key features of a work permit visa:

• - Allows foreign nationals to work in a specific country for a specific period
• - Typically sponsored by an employer in the host country
• - Requires proof of qualifications, experience, and language proficiency
• - May require a labor market impact assessment to demonstrate no local candidates are available for the job
• - Often subject to certain conditions, such as working only for the sponsoring employer and in the specified role
• - May allow for dependents to accompany the main applicant
• - Can lead to permanent residency or citizenship in some cases
• - Requires renewal or extension before expiration to maintain legal status

Work permit visas are usually issued for specific industries, occupations, or purposes, such as:

• - Skilled worker visas
• - Temporary worker visas
• - Entrepreneur visas
• - Freelance visas