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Vietnam – Work Permits and Working Legally

Foreign nationals planning to work in Vietnam for more than 90 days within a single calendar year are legally obliged to secure a valid work permit before commencing employment. The application process is driven by the employer rather than the

United States – Work Permits and Working Legally

Foreign nationals who wish to work in the United States generally need either a work visa or an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) to do so lawfully. In the vast majority of cases, the employer plays a decisive role — submitting

Venezuela – Work Permits and Working Legally

Foreign nationals seeking lawful employment in Venezuela must obtain both a work permit and a corresponding work visa before beginning any job. The procedure is driven by the employer: a Venezuelan company must first receive approval from the Ministry of

United Arab Emirates – Work Permits and Working Legally

To work legally in the UAE, virtually every foreign national must hold a valid work permit. Unlike immigration frameworks in which employees submit their own applications, the UAE places the primary obligation on the employer, who must apply through the

United Kingdom – Work Permits and Working Legally

The majority of foreign nationals require formal authorisation to work legally in the United Kingdom. Within the UK’s points-based immigration framework, employers occupy a pivotal role: they must hold a sponsor licence issued by the Home Office and provide a

Trinidad and Tobago – Work Permits and Working Legally

Foreign nationals who intend to work in Trinidad and Tobago for more than 30 days within any 12-month period are required to hold a valid work permit before taking up employment. The system is employer-driven: the sponsoring company submits the

Turkey – Work Permits and Working Legally

Before taking up any form of employment in Turkey, the vast majority of foreign nationals are required to hold a valid work permit. This document is issued by the Ministry of Labour and Social Security and serves a dual purpose:

Thailand – Work Permits and Working Legally

With very few exceptions, every foreign national must secure a valid work permit before engaging in any form of employment in Thailand — whether full-time, part-time, freelance, or on contract. The process is shared between employer and employee: the company

Switzerland – Work Permits and Working Legally

The vast majority of foreign nationals require authorisation to work legally in Switzerland. This authorisation takes the form of a combined work and residence permit, and for those from outside the EU/EFTA bloc, the sponsoring employer is almost always the

Taiwan – Work Permits and Working Legally

The vast majority of foreign nationals require a work permit before they can legally take up employment in Taiwan. Crucially, it is the employer — not the prospective employee — who must file this application through the Workforce Development Agency