People visit various countries for
various purposes. Although residing in the home country often provides security
and comfort, people leave their homeland to settle abroad in search of
employment opportunities, health facilities, education facilities, and better
living standards.
A major change in demographics in recent times is due
to work-related migration. Many people are traveling to foreign countries to
avail of opportunities with better pay. Also, many companies are offering job
opportunities to Indians because of their expertise in various
Fields. They are settling in those
countries by acquiring foreign citizenship
One has to acquire a visa for
foreign countries as a travel permit. A work visa is required by foreign
countries to allow Indian citizens to work in their country. Sometimes, a work
permit is also essential to join an internship in a foreign country. For
getting a work visa one has to meet various criteria which vary based on the
country they are traveling to for work opportunities.
Few countries issue broad work
visas which will allow the individual to take part in any job irrespective of
expertise. A work permit visa can be acquired online or offline by visiting the
embassy or consulate of the foreign country in which you are planning to work.
Many countries give an online work
permit visa only based on a job letter from the employer of that country
and a sponsorship letter.
General Documents to
acquire a Work visa:
● A valid passport from the home country. The passport
should be valid for the complete period of stay in the foreign country.
● Previous passports
● Educational certificates.’
● Offer a letter from the employer from the destination
country
● Past employer’s certificates
● Proof of funds and income tax returns from the last two
years need to be submitted.
● Salary slips and bank statements are required as
financial proofs
● Property papers and any investment documents need to be
submitted to give a clear picture of the financial status.
● A family information form is required which has all
details of your family.
● If married, one has to submit a marriage certificate.
● If the job seeker is a parent, a child's birth
certificate is also required.
