If you are planning to travel or move abroad one of
the first questions you will face is which type of
visa do you need. Work visa, student visa and visit
visa are the three most common categories and they
serve very different purposes. Here is everything
you need to know.
What is a Work Visa?
A work visa also called a work permit in many countries
allows you to legally work for an employer in a foreign
country. It is tied to employment and typically requires
either a job offer or proof of high demand for your
specific skills in the destination country.
Key features of a work visa include the right to earn
income abroad legally. Work visas are usually tied to
a specific employer or sector depending on the country.
They can lead to permanent residency in countries like
Canada, Australia and Germany. They require proof of
your qualifications and work experience.
A work visa is best for professionals seeking career
growth abroad, higher salaries than available in India,
or a pathway to permanent residency in another country.
Countries KIOGA Consultancy handles for work
visas include Canada, United Kingdom, Australia,
Germany, UAE and New Zealand and many more.
What is a Student Visa?
A student visa also called a study permit in Canada
allows you to enrol in and attend a recognised
educational institution in a foreign country. It
does not typically allow full-time work although
most countries allow limited part-time work during
your period of study.
Key features of a student visa include that it is
tied to a specific institution and approved course
of study. Most countries allow 20 hours of part-time
work per week during term time. Student visas can
lead to post-study work permits and permanent
residency pathways. They require proof of acceptance,
sufficient finances and language proficiency.
A student visa is best for those seeking internationally
recognised degrees, language courses or vocational
training at an institution abroad.
Countries KIOGA Consultancy handles for student
visas include Canada, United Kingdom, Australia,
USA, Germany and Ireland and many more.
What is a Visit Visa?
A visit visa also called a tourist visa or visitor
visa allows you to travel to a country for tourism,
visiting family or attending business meetings for
a short period of time. It does not allow you to
work or study in the destination country.
Key features of a visit visa include that it is
typically for short stays of 15 to 90 days. You
have no right to work on a visit visa. You need
to prove you have sufficient funds for your trip
and that you intend to return home. Visit visas
can be single entry or multiple entry.
A visit visa is best for holidays, visiting family
members, attending business meetings or conferences,
or scouting a country before making a bigger decision
to move there.
Countries KIOGA Consultancy handles for visit
visas include Serbia, Belarus, Armenia, Romania,
Russia and Mauritius and many more.
Which Visa Do You Need?
- If your goal is to get a job abroad you need a
work visa. - If your goal is to study at a university abroad
you need a student visa. - If your goal is to go on holiday or visit family
you need a visit visa. - If your goal is to attend a business meeting or
conference you need a visit visa with business
category. - If your goal is to eventually move abroad permanently
you should start with a work visa as this is the
most direct pathway to permanent residency in most
countries. - If you want to complete a short course of less
than a year you likely need a student visa.
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