Work Visa

Karan receives a job offer from a company abroad and must apply for a work visa before he can relocate.

Meanings in Karan, Visa consultant, Embassy officer

Key words and phrases

work visaofficial permission to work in another countryHe applied for a work visa to Germany.

sponsora company or person supporting a visa applicationHis employer will sponsor his work visa.

embassythe official office representing a country abroadHe visited the embassy for his visa interview.

relocateto move to a new place to live or workHe plans to relocate next month.

documentationofficial papers needed for an applicationThe visa required a lot of documentation.

employment contracta formal agreement between employer and employeeHe signed his employment contract before applying.

interview slota scheduled time for a visa interviewHe booked his interview slot online.

approvedofficially accepted or grantedHis visa application was approved quickly.

relocation packagesupport given by a company to help an employee moveHis company offered a good relocation package.

abroadin or to a foreign countryHe is moving abroad for a new opportunity.

visa consultanta professional who guides applicants through the visa processThe visa consultant checked all his documents.

work permita document that legally allows someone to work in a countryHe received his work permit along with the visa.

background checka verification of someone's past records before approvalThe embassy conducted a background check before approval.

medical examinationa health checkup required for some visa applicationsHe had to complete a medical examination for the visa.

visa feethe amount of money paid to process a visa applicationHe paid the visa fee online before his appointment.

processing timethe period it takes for an application to be reviewed and decidedThe processing time for this visa is about three weeks.

residence permitan official document allowing someone to live in a countryHe also applied for a residence permit after the visa.

job offer lettera formal letter confirming an employer's offer of a jobHe attached his job offer letter with the visa form.

eligibility criteriathe conditions someone must meet to qualify for somethingHe checked the eligibility criteria before applying.

renewalthe process of extending a visa or document before it expiresHe applied for renewal a month before it expired.

Useful sentences

Ask Has your company agreed to sponsor your work visa?
Answer Yes, they've already started the process.
Ask What documentation do I need for the visa application?
Answer You'll need your employment contract and passport copy.
Ask When is your embassy interview scheduled?
Answer It's next Thursday morning.
Ask When are you planning to relocate?
Answer As soon as my visa is approved.
Ask Does your company offer a relocation package?
Answer Yes, it covers flights and initial accommodation.
Ask Do I need to complete a medical examination for this visa?
Answer Yes, most work visas require one before approval.
Ask How long is the processing time for this visa?
Answer It usually takes about three weeks.
Ask Will I need a residence permit after I arrive?
Answer Yes, you must apply for it within a month of arrival.
Ask Have you checked the eligibility criteria for this visa category?
Answer Yes, and I meet all of them comfortably.
Ask How much is the visa fee for this application?
Answer It's around eight thousand rupees, payable online.

Dialogue

Visa consultantKaran, do you have your employment contract ready?

KaranYes, my company already signed and sent it.

Visa consultantGreat. Let's also confirm your interview slot at the embassy.

KaranI already booked it for next Thursday.

Embassy officerYour documentation looks complete. Your visa should be approved soon.

KaranThank you so much. I can't wait to relocate and start this new chapter.

Visa consultantOne more thing, Karan — don't forget to schedule your medical examination.

KaranI've already booked it for Monday. What about the residence permit?

Embassy officerYou can apply for that once you land, within thirty days.

KaranUnderstood. I'll keep the job offer letter and contract handy just in case.

Common mistakes

Saying "I am going for visa" instead of "I am applying for a visa" (use "apply for," not "go for").
Saying "My visa got approve" instead of "My visa got approved" (use the past participle "approved").
Saying "I am shifting abroad" instead of "I am relocating abroad" or "I am moving abroad" ("relocate" or "move," not "shift," in this context).
Saying "I did medical" instead of "I completed my medical examination" (use the full phrase, not just "did medical").
Saying "visa fees" as a singular unit like "the visa fee are high" instead of "the visa fee is high" ("fee" is singular here, so use "is," not "are").
Saying "I am eligible for this visa criteria" instead of "I meet the eligibility criteria for this visa" (use "meet the criteria," not "eligible for criteria").

Quick quiz

1. What word means official permission to work in another country?

2. Complete: "His company offered a good relocation ___."

3. What word means to move to a new place to live or work?

4. What document allows someone to live legally in a country after arrival?

5. What is a "background check"?

6. Which sentence is correct?

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