How to apply for a work visa?

Different countries may have different procedures and criteria for issuing work permit visas to employees. You can apply for a work visa by using both online and offline modes of application.

Time taken in processing work permit visa varies depending on the type of work you would be doing. Once you receive a work permit, you need to keep in mind a few things which include

• You should not do any other work except the kind of job for which you have received permit.

• You must carry the work permit with you during your office hours.

• You should apply extension or work permit renewal, if needed, before the permit expires.

• If you lose your work permit, you need to inform your employer a dapple for a fresh one.

• In case, you resign during your stay in foreign countries, you must return to your country of your residence within 7 days.
  
  

Work visa eligibility

The following common eligibility conditions apply when you apply for a work permit visa:

• You need to prove that you will leave the country once your work is done and duration of stay is over.

• Should have enough money to take care of you and your dependents.

• Having no record of criminal activities.

• You don’t have any medical issues, have certificates of good health.

• You would not take up any other work, apart from the work allotted by your employer.
  
  

Documents required

Your work permit visa application needs to be supported by the following c documents.

• Copies of all academic qualifications.

• Copies of professional qualifications.

• Work experience certificates from the previous employers.

• Employer’s reference letter.

• Signed client contract (if any).

Apart from the following documents, you may requested to furnish further information/documents as per requirement of the immigration authority of a particular country.

Work visa denial

Sometimes it may happen that the immigration authority of your destination country rejects your work visa permit. A work visa permit may be rejected under the following circumstances;

• Your employer’s failure to meet the requirements made by the immigration authority of a particular country.

• If the job does not need that specialized skill or knowledge.

• Because of some important document or information missing.

• If you have a history of violating laws.

• If the immigration thinks that you don't have the intention of coming back.

*Disclaimer

FAQs on work visa

1. How many types of work visa are there?

   There are two types of work-related visas. They are - Employment Visa and Business Visa. While employment visa is designated as 'E' visa, business visa is designated as 'B' Visa.
   
   

2. Which documents need to be submitted at the time of applying for an employment visa?

   The documents which need to be submitted along with an employment visa application are as follows:
   
   

3. Which documents need to be submitted at the time of applying for an employment visa?

   • Valid travel document

   • Proof of employment of contract/engagement by the company

   • Proof of educational qualifications and professional expertise

   • Papers pertaining to registration of the company under the Companies Act

   • Proof of registration in the State Industries Department/Export Promotion Council/any recognize promotional body in the field of industry and trade.
     
     

4. What is the validity period of a business visa?

   A business visa is valid for a period of 5 years from the date of issue.
   
   

5. A business visa is valid for a period of 5 years from the date of issue.

   No, conversion of business visa is not allowed.
   
   

6. What kind of work visa will be issued to those visiting the country to execute projects?

   Those visiting the country to execute projects will be issued an employment visa.
   
   

7. Can an employment visa be converted to any other type of visa?

   Employment Visa cannot be converted to any other kind of visa except under certain circumstances. However, it will require prior approval from the Ministry of Home Affairs.
   
   

8. For jobs like foreign language teachers/interpreters and foreign specialist chefs, which type of visa is issued?

   Employment visa is issued to individuals who visit the country for jobs like foreign language teachers/interpreters and foreign specialist chefs.