How To Get Work Visa or Business Visa

If you are considering immigrating abroad but not sure how you can support yourself, you may want to apply with the Embassy of the country you intend to go and stay. In order to work legally in any country or do business, you definitely require a work visa or business visa. The duration of the visa can vary from one year to five years depending on the circumstance that the application was made. You will need to visit the Embassy and find out what documents they require and complete an application. Allow time for the processing which normally takes a while and may require additional information or exams such as full medical exam. Not all countries require the medical exam, so be sure to check this out. There is basically two situations to obtain a work visa. One is where you have no job offer. For this you need to find out if you are eligible to apply. You will need to meet certain requirements. Certain rules may also apply hereunder. The second is where there is a short skills shortage in that country and if you have the skills or qualifications, you may apply. This will fall under the category of scarce, critical, special skills shortage in that country. The governments will have identified these skills and you can check with the Embassy to find out which job category they are allowing foreigners to apply under. The second option is where you have a job offer. Your company may be able to transfer you for a period of time as stated by the visa. Under this situation you can only work for this company and the visa will be valid 4 or 5 years. The visa is not renewable and your company will assist with the visa application. The other situation is where the company in the country you wanting to immigrate wishes to employ you. This company has to make application at their Homeland Affairs and explain why they need to employ you over a local and why your skills are so important for the position. Under this visa you may only work for this company and the visa is subject to what was granted. In regard to doing business in a Foreign Country, each country have their own set of rules and regulations. First you need find out from the Embassy what is the minimum investment required. Secondly you need establish if there are certain rules. In some countries foreigners are limited to what type of business they can set up, may need to join partnership with a local. You will need a comprehensive Business Plan outlining your initial investment, starting up plan and costs, profit and loss and also how many persons will be employed. You can only employ permanent residents or nationals from the country.