WORK VISA

A work permit is a document that authorizes a foreigner to work legally in Overseas.

The permit indicates the company that entrusts the execution of work to the foreigner and the position or the type of work which the foreigner is to perform. The work is therefore regarded as legal only if the foreigner performs the work identified in the permit.

This means that if the foreigner wants to change jobs (i.e. change employer and / or position and / or industry) in which he is employed, he has to obtain a new permit. However, there are some circumstances in which the permit remains valid despite a change in the circumstances for which it has been issued.

The permit is valid for the period for which it was issued. The term of validity of the permit is indicated on the document. A work permit is required both for taking up employment on the basis of an employment contract The entity entrusting the foreigner with the execution of work applies for a work permit for the foreigner.In the following sections, the entity entrusting the foreigner with the performance of work is referred to as the "employer".