Exotic Countries with Easy-to-get Working Visas
San Francisco (PRWEB) October 27, 2016 -- Decided to work abroad? Is a company sending staff to a remote office for a few years? Welcome to the adventure. No doubt many people will have concerns about the logistics of getting abroad in addition to adjusting to a foreign culture upon arrival. Maybe some have a choice in the destination. If so, wouldn’t a country with the fewest bureaucratic hurdles be more appealing?
No matter what, those deciding to leave the country should have their passports pass all the immigration checkpoints certain to be encountered while abroad. That means validity for more than six months - and a few years would be better - no damage from water or tearing, and plenty of blank pages; some countries don’t even allow entry unless a passport has two blank pages.
What are some of the easiest places to work abroad?
Cambodia
Cambodia offers visas on arrival for US citizens for work and leisure. Simply enter the country on a valid work visa without having a sponsoring company. Although visitors technically need a permit if they want to keep renewing their visas and legally working, the rules are several shades of grey, with freelancers operating just outside the government’s radar. Nevertheless, it’s never been easier to get one of these work permits: just apply online. Whether it’s tourism, work, or retirement, Cambodia offers easy access.
Svalbard, Norway
If living in the Arctic Circle can’t sway someone from wanting to live abroad, Svalbard, an archipelago of Norway, may be just the escape from American life needed. Essentially, immigration as it applies in Norway doesn’t apply to this remote region; all nationalities are equally as welcome as Norwegians. This means US Citizens can fly Norweigian Air from Oslo to Longyearbyen, Svalbard or Jan Mayen and be just as eligible as a European to start a business, work for a company, or retire. Dress warmly.
Panama
Since 2012, US citizens have been allowed to enter this Central American country for permanent residency under the Friendly Nations Visa. Applicants need to be willing to start their own company or be hired by a Panamanian one and receive an official offer letter, but once that is done, the paperwork for a visa is remarkably fast and painless, requiring only $5000 to qualify; this is relatively cheap considering it leads to a path of permanent residency in a few years’ time.
United Arab Emirates
Although not for everyone due to its restrictive culture, the UAE does have quite a few opportunities for businesses looking for a Middle East branch and foreign residents seeking work abroad. A sponsoring company usually assists with the residence visa. Once in the country, apply for a work permit, requiring a health screening and more paperwork. If all goes well, applicants are eligible to work for their sponsoring company for three years.
The Netherlands
Looking for a European base for a start-up or just an entrepreneur getting off the ground? The Dutch government has offered several incentives for foreign workers. For one, it’s fairly simple to present a plan for an “innovative business” and receive a one-year residence permit, as long as a Dutch facilitator is involved. This Startup Visa can’t be extended, but there is the option of changing it to a self-employment visa after a year.
New Zealand
Under the age of 30? The United States has a working holiday arrangement with several countries, allowing citizens to enter without a sponsor. Anyone wishing to work in Singapore, New Zealand, Australia, South Korea, or Ireland simply needs to check the individual entry requirements and apply before their 31st birthday (in Singapore’s case, younger).
The catch? These visas are only good for one year, and applications are only processed once, i.e. someone can’t work in New Zealand when he’s 25 and return when he’s 29. In addition, there’s usually a burden to provide proof of enough funds to survive for a year - a few thousand USD - and sometimes register with the local tax office.
Nevertheless, for anyone seeking short-term employment, the working holiday visa is a remarkably simple and cheap way to gain entry to several countries.
Beata Matuleviciute, Travel Visa Pro, https://www.travelvisapro.com/, +1 (415) 229-3210, [email protected]
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