Work visa

How it is used

A general term covering many routes, such as skilled worker, intra-company transfer, seasonal worker or the US H-1B. In some countries the work visa only lets you enter, and a separate work or residence permit is issued after arrival.

Example sentences

1. My company is applying for a work visa for me, and I should hear back within a month.

2. She switched from a student visa to a work visa after graduating.

Common collocations

• apply for a work visa
• work visa holder
• sponsor a work visa
• switch to a work visa

Related terms

• work permitOfficial permission from a government that allows a foreign citizen to take a job in that country, often with a named employer.
• job offerA formal offer of employment from a company, which for many work visas must come before you can apply.
• 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.
• 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.
• business visaA short-stay visa for business activities such as meetings, conferences, negotiations or training, which normally does not allow local employment.

More terms: Work & Study Permits

• student visa
• acceptance letter
• labour market test