When you expand your business globally, you'll likely hire employees in your new country of expansion. You may also send some of your current employees abroad to work in your new location....
Read MoreWhen you expand your business globally, you'll likely hire employees in your new country of expansion. You may also send some of your current employees abroad to work in your new location. For these employees, you need to make sure they have the proper visa for working.
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When you expand your business globally, you’ll likely hire employees in your new country of expansion. You may also send some of your current employees abroad to work in your new location. For these employees, you need to make sure they have the proper visa for working.
While Venezuela offers a normal work visa, the country also has a few other visa types for conducting business. Visa types include:
During the application process to obtain a work visa, you’ll need to provide the following documents:
A Venezuelan work visa will only last for a year, after which it needs renewal. Those applying should ensure their passport will still be valid six months after the one-year expiration date. Individuals must have a job offer before applying for their permit, and they must apply for their work visa before entering the country. All the documents can be submitted online.
After obtaining a job offer from a company in the country, a person can begin the work visa process. First, applicants need to get authorization for their work permit from the Ministry of Interior, Justice, and Peace. This department will confirm the job offer.
From there, individuals need to find the nearest Venezuelan consulate in their country and file all the necessary documentation. The exact documents they need will vary depending on their consulate, but they’ll always need their passport, work permit authorization, and application. Other common papers could be proof of travel arrangements and a copy of their bank statement.
Once the applicant submits all the required materials, the consulate will process their application. Before an applicant gets their official permit, they may be asked to attend an interview at the consulate to understand the nature of their job. Upon approval, the consulate will issue the work visa.
Applicants should note that their nonresident work permit allows them to reside in the country, but it does not make them an official resident. Individuals must renew their work permit every year. After living and working in the country for five years, they’re eligible to apply for residence.
During the application process, applicants should be prepared to pay a processing fee upon submission. The cost will vary based on their consulate, but individuals can find this information on their consulate website.
It’s also important to note that Venezuela has vaccination requirements for entering the country. After obtaining a work permit, employees should get the proper vaccinations, including yellow fever and malaria.
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