A work visa is a permit that gives you the right to work and live in a country other than your country of residence.
If you wish to work in any country other than your country of residence, you need a specific visa based on the type of work you will be doing. Most temporary worker categories require that your prospective employer file a petition, which must be approved by the country you are going to work before you can apply for a work visa.
One of the requirement you must fufill to apply for a work visa is a valid job offer from an employeer so you can’t apply for a work visa without having an employer. However you can apply for a job-seeker visa which few countries offer if you do not have a job.
After the submission of the documents, the processing of a work visa usually takes three to six months.
A work visa lasts anywhere from 2 years to ten years. Most work visas are issued for the same duration as your work contract.
