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Work permit

Meaning in immigration & visas, with examples

nounCore term

In immigration & visas, work permit means: Official permission from a government that allows a foreign citizen to take a job in that country, often with a named employer.

In Turkish: çalışma izni

How it is used

In some countries the work permit is a separate document; in others the right to work is written into a work visa or residence permit. Employers check it before your first day, and changing jobs may require a new permit.

Example sentences

  1. My work permit is tied to this employer, so I can't simply move to another company.

  2. We can start your onboarding as soon as your work permit is approved.

Common collocations

  • apply for a work permit
  • work permit holder
  • right to work
  • renew a work permit
  • employer-specific permit
  • work visaA visa that allows a foreign citizen to enter a country in order to take up employment there.
  • job offerA formal offer of employment from a company, which for many work visas must come before you can apply.
  • sponsorA person or organisation that supports your application, for example by paying your costs, offering you a job or being the family member you are joining.
  • residence permitAn official document that allows a foreign citizen to live in a country for a set period, usually longer than a tourist visit.
  • skilled workerA worker with qualifications, training or experience in a particular job, often the target of special visa routes for jobs that are hard to fill.

More terms: Work & Study Permits

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