Skilled Worker Permit Visa

Government authorities issue work permits to foreign nationals who earn an income or compensation through overseas work or provide temporary services in the host location. Productive work in this context is defined differently depending on the activity and the host country.

Common reasons to apply for a work permit:

• Obtaining full-time or part-time employment
• Project-based activity
• Working under contract
• Transferred from a host entity to an affiliated entity located in another country

Work permits allow foreign nationals to engage in paid work, contracted labor, or any activity that a country would interpret as requiring an income or compensation. The duration of a work permit varies significantly from country to country, with some remaining valid for six months or as long as a year or more.

The process for obtaining a work permit is generally longer and more in-depth than a business visa, and the timeline and application processes vary greatly by country. Ultimately, each country has different requirements to apply for a work permit, so before moving forward with the permit application process for an employee, be sure to consult with your legal team to determine what the country of interest interprets as “work.”

Work permits visas allow foreign nationals to engage in paid work, contracted labor, or any activity that a country would interpret as requiring an income or compensation. The duration of a work permit varies significantly from country to country, with some remaining valid for six months or as long as a year or more.