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work visa

[/wɜːrk ˈviːzə/]
nounpl: work visas
visto de trabalho
1. An official document or authorization issued by a country's government that permits a foreign national to enter and work legally within that country for a specified period
She applied for a work visa to accept the job offer in Canada.
Ela solicitou um visto de trabalho para aceitar a oferta de emprego no Canadá.
2. A permit that allows temporary employment for a non-citizen in a foreign country
The company sponsored his work visa application.
A empresa patrocinou sua solicitação de visto de trabalho.
Synonyms
employment visaoccupational visalabour visawork permit
Antonyms
tourist visastudent visavisitor visa

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
visto de trabalho
Most common term used in Brazil
Brazil
visto temporário para trabalho
More formal or specific designation
Portugal
visto de trabalho
Standard term in Portugal
Portugal
autorização de trabalho
Alternative term for work authorization

Related Idioms & Phrases

get a work visa
apply for a work visa
sponsor a work visa
renew a work visa
valid work visa
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