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work permits and working legally

Spain – Work Permits and Working Legally

The vast majority of foreign nationals who are not citizens of an EU or EEA member state, or Switzerland, are required to secure a work permit before beginning any form of employment in Spain. In most cases, it is the
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Sweden – Work Permits and Working Legally

Non-EU/EEA nationals who wish to work in Sweden must generally obtain a work permit before they can do so legally. Securing this permit is a two-party process: the employer kicks things off online, and the prospective employee then completes their
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South Korea – Work Permits and Working Legally

Foreign nationals in South Korea are required to hold the correct work visa before beginning any paid employment — the country does not issue a standalone “work permit” separate from the visa itself. The process is driven primarily by employers:
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South Africa – Work Permits and Working Legally

The vast majority of foreign nationals must obtain a valid work visa — previously referred to as a work permit — before they can legally take up employment in South Africa. These visas are administered by the Department of Home
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Slovakia – Work Permits and Working Legally

Non-EU/EEA nationals who wish to work in Slovakia generally require formal work authorisation before starting employment. For positions lasting more than 90 days, this typically means obtaining a Single Permit — a unified document covering both residence and work rights
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Singapore – Work Permits and Working Legally

Every foreign national intending to work in Singapore must obtain a valid work pass before beginning any employment — no nationality-based exemptions or regional free-movement agreements exist that would waive this requirement. The process is employer-led: your Singapore-based employer submits
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Saudi Arabia – Work Permits and Working Legally

Nearly every foreign national seeking employment in Saudi Arabia must obtain a valid work visa and residence permit (Iqama) prior to beginning any job. Crucially, it is the employer — not the worker — who must initiate the application process
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Romania – Work Permits and Working Legally

The vast majority of foreign nationals from outside the EU, EEA, and Switzerland require both a work permit and a long-stay visa before they can legally take up employment in Romania. Crucially, it is the employer — not the prospective
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Russia – Work Permits and Working Legally

The vast majority of foreign nationals require both a work permit and a work visa in order to be employed legally in Russia. Crucially, it is the employer — not the employee — who bears primary responsibility for securing the
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Qatar – Work Permits and Working Legally

Nearly all foreign nationals are required to obtain a work permit before they can legally work in Qatar. The procedure is driven entirely by the employer: your Qatari sponsor kicks off the application, arranges your entry visa, and converts it
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