There are different categories and considerations in the granting of employment visas-Short-term and long-term. If you are an entertainer, promoter, artist or work-study student, you are classified as a short-term employment seeker into a country. On the other hand, if you are seeking employment as an engineer, computer analysts, lawyer and medical worker, you fit into the long-term category. No matter how long you intend to work in a country, you will need a valid work permit.

Please find below the general requirements or documents you must have for the issuance of employment visa, which is applicable to most countries. Some countries may require that you apply through the prospective employer. Regardless of who makes the application and depending on the country, you may have to meet some or all of the requirements below:

• Completed visa application form
  
• A valid international traveling passport
  
• Two recent passport-size photographs
  
• A letter of employment (appointment) or contract of engagement
  
• Other applicable issued documents
  
• Proof of accommodation or hotel arrangements
  
• Airplane ticket
  
• Letter of guarantor
  
• Police clearance or recent certified criminal check, issued by the police authorities of the place where you reside
  
• Medical and physical examination report by an authorized physician
  
• Medical Insurance
  
• Contact information of person hosting you at the airport
  
• Visa application fees payable by certified check, bank draft or international money order