Work & Residency Permit

DeltaQuest can assist you in obtaining work permits and residency permits should you decide to relocate and set up your company in another country which requires you to hold a valid residency permit. Depending on the country you want to relocate to, you will need to satisfy certain prerequisites for your residency permit application to be approved. Each country will typically enforce their own immigration and labour laws and it is important that all individuals seeking to relocate and start up business in another country are fully aware of their rights and obligations.

For more information on how DeltaQuest can assist you and your company in obtaining work and residency permits, Contact DeltaQuest.

Acquiring a Work Permit or Residency Permit through DeltaQuest

DeltaQuest can assist you in obtaining the relevant work permit and/or residency permit according to the country you wish to relocate to and take up employment in. Our specialist consultants can advise you on the most favorable location to move to and assist you in your visa application. DeltaQuest consultants have a wealth of knowledge and experience in helping applicants obtain a residency visa to allow them to relocate and start up business in a foreign country, while also guiding applicants on acting in compliance with the relevant immigration and labor laws of that country.

What is a Work Permit

A work permit or work visa is an official document or stamp in a passport that demonstrates the immigration status of the holder of the work permit. By definition a work permit grants complete authorization for the individual to engage in full time employment in the issuing country. Generally a country’s government immigration department, ministry of labour and social affairs or the equivalent will be responsible to accepting and reviewing work permit applications and issuing the permits on approval.

A work permit is typically valid for an initial period of time (i.e. 2 years) and then it will need to be renewed. Once you have maintained a work permit for a certain period of time you may be exempt from requiring one.

Who needs a Work Permit or Residency Permit

In countries where there are no reciprocal agreements with your country of domicile you will typically be expected to obtain a work permit or residency visa in order to take up full time employment in a foreign country. However if you are an EU national you will not be expected to obtain a work permit to take up employment in another EU member state due to the legislations for free movement of workers.

If you intend to work for a period longer than 3 months in a country you will typically be expected to obtain a work permit. If you are visiting a country for a business related trip you will not be expected to seek a work permit.

If you are moving to a country where you have a job offer from an established company within an eligible vocation you will be available to apply for a work permit however certain types of jobs will not enable you to apply for a work permit.

If you are an EEA national you will not require a work permit to work within EU however all non-EEA citizens must obtain the relevant work permit prior to engaging in employment.

Benefits of having a work permit/residency permit

- Obtain permanent residency
- Eligible to engage in full time employment
- Eligible to start up your own business
- Certain countries allow for individuals seeking residency permits to bring with them their family
- Higher standard of living

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