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Work Visas

Work visas, also known as work permits, are legal documents that allow foreign nationals to temporarily enter a country and engage in paid employment. They are typically issued by a country's immigration authorities and are usually granted for a specific job or employer.

The specific requirements for obtaining a work visa vary by country and by the type of job being performed, but generally, they require:

  • An offer of employment from a company in the destination country.
  • The applicant to meet certain eligibility criteria, such as having specific skills or qualifications.
  • The applicant to provide documentation, such as a passport, proof of qualifications, and a clean criminal record.
  • The applicant to pay a fee for the application and possibly for the visa itself.

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