Why apply for a work permit?

• Work legally in a foreign country
• Explore the job market
• Potential to earn in foreign currencies
• Get global exposure
• Increased chances of career advancement
• Access to global talent
• Build a global network
• Enjoy access to retirement and social security benefits
• Develop hard and soft skills that are in demand

What is a work permit?

A work permit is a legal document the government grants authorizing a foreign national to work in a specific country. With the rapidly increasing trend of globalization and lucrative job opportunities abroad, people are often willing to migrate overseas for work.

Working abroad not only offers you better Salary and healthy work policies but also transforms your life and career dramatically. Each country offers certain benefits and policies to foreign workers, and most provide long-term residence options for foreign professionals with a work permit in that country. For example, Australia offers many types of work permits, which eventually lead to Australia PR upon eligibility.

Overseas immigration with a valid job offer and a work permit is one of the most streamlined ways of migrating abroad. A foreign work permit and overseas work experience boost your resume while demonstrating flexibility and niche skills in your field. It also speaks about your language skills, financial management skills, and your ability to deal with people from different parts of the world.

Work visa vs. Work permit

 The table below provides a comparative overview of a work visa and a work permit:

Factors	Work Permit	Work Visa
What is it?	A document allowing a foreign national to work in a specific job or under a particular employer in a country	An official stamp allowing you to enter a foreign country for employment purposes
Who issues it?	Relevant immigration authorities	Embassy or consulate of the foreign country you want to work in
What are the minimum requirements?	A valid job offer and/or employer sponsorship	Proof of eligibility may include sponsorship (depending upon the country you want to work in)
Flexibility	Mostly tied to one role/employer	Broader than a work permit but depends on the visa category
How long is it valid for?	Valid till the duration mentioned in the job contract or as set by labor regulations	Determined by immigration laws
Can it be renewed?	Depends upon approval by authorities	Typically renewable if conditions are met
What happens in case of an employer change?	Usually requires a new permit	May need a new or amended visa
What is its processing time?	Depends upon local rules and the workload of the bureaucracy	Often longer due to visa processing requirements
Cost and fee structure	Mostly paid by employer or shared	Usually paid by the applicant, but in the case of sponsored visas, the employer pays for it.

Types of work visas and permits

Generally, each country offers different types of work visas and permits. However, the types of work permits or visas can be broadly categorized into two types:

• Temporary Work Permit/Visa: These visas generally allow a foreign national to work in the country for 2 to 4 years.
• Permanent Work Permit/ Visa: These visas generally allow a foreign national to work in the country for a minimum of 5 years along with permanent resident status or a PR visa.

Benefits of working abroad

The following are the major benefits of working abroad:

• Get international work experience
• Chance to get recognized globally
• Expect unwavering growth in your career 
• Earn up to double your current Salary
• Access to healthcare and educational facilities
• Enjoy social security and retirement benefits
• Upgrade to a high standard of living
• Gift your family a high quality of life
• Potential pathway towards PR and citizenship benefits

Track your work permit status

Are you planning to develop a career abroad and settle overseas? Y-Axis, the world’s No. 1 overseas immigration consultancy, has helped thousands of such aspirants to migrate and settle in the world’s top destinations. Our team of expert work visa agents have first-hand experience of fulfilling overseas dreams of migrants and their families planning to move abroad. Our comprehensive overseas career services have made us the No.1 choice for skilled professionals willing to work overseas.  

Y-Axis Job Search Services

Y-Axis is here to help you find the right job in your dream destination abroad. Our process aims to increase the visibility of your job profile while making it more attractive and engaging. Our dedicated services include creating an ATS-friendly resume that meets international standards and helping you create an impressive LinkedIn profile so that you are one step closer to finding the perfect job for yourself. Our team will then help you to market your profile in the countries where you would be a top applicant. You will also be assisted by a dedicated job search consultant who will guide you throughout the job hunt process and help you with immigration later.

Our Job Search Services include:

• Job Search Strategy Report: We provide you a comprehensive report on the basis of your job profile and the job roles and vacancies in your target country.
• Opportunity Research: Our experts will help you identify job sources and industry trends so that you can get more job offers based on your profile. We will also help you modify your profile as per different platforms and job search sites.
• Job Applications: With the help of experts, we will register and market your job profile on popular job portals and even apply to relevant jobs on your behalf.

Top countries to work abroad

A work permit or visa allows you to fly to that country and work there as a legal resident. Each country has a separate eligibility criteria. The following are the top countries to migrate to for work purposes

Work in Canada

With millions of job opportunities and easy immigration policies, Canada remains one of the top choices for immigrants willing to work abroad. The Canadian work permit offers a gateway for immigrants to migrate to the country and work there as legal foreign workers. You can apply for a Canadian work permit if you have an offer of employment or a job contract from a Canadian employer.

Employers willing to recruit foreign workers in Canada are required to obtain an LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment) from the Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC). A positive LMIA implies that there are no eligible local employees available for that job role, and therefore, a foreign worker is required to fill up the job vacancy.

A Canadian work permit is one of the best ways to migrate to Canada and gain the status of a PR. With our end-to-end assistance and proven expertise of more than 25 years, Y-Axis is here to help you right from finding a job in Canada to settling there as a Permanent Resident.

Canada Job Outlook, 2025-2030

Recent reports show that Canada has over 1 million job vacancies across 20+ sectors. The GDP of Canada is expected to shoot up by 2% in the upcoming years. With an overall unemployment rate of 6.7%, provinces like Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, and Quebec have the highest job vacancies.

High-paying jobs in Canada

Canada needs foreign skilled professionals in various industrial sectors. The annual average Salary in Canada ranges between CAD 30,000 and CAD 90,000. The table below lists the most-in-demand jobs in Canada offering the highest salary packages annually:

Occupations	Average Salary (per annum)
Engineering	$125,541
IT and software	$101,688
Marketing & Sales	$92,829
HR	$65,386
Healthcare	$126,495
Teachers	$48,750
Accountants	$65,386
Hospitality	$58,221
Nursing	$71,894

 

Latest Updates on Canada Immigration

According to the Canada Immigration Levels Plan 2025-2027, Canada will be welcoming 1.1 million immigrants by 2027, thereby opening doors for millions of immigrants planning to settle in Canada. Follow the Y-Axis Canada Immigration Updates page to stay updated about recent draws and details about Canadian immigration.

Work in Australia

The Australian Bureau of Statistics reports show that Australia has around 344,000 job vacancies. This is one of the main reasons which attracts immigrants from all over the world to migrate and settle in Australia. The country secures a top place among the list of top countries in the UN Human Development Index.

Australia offers multiple types of work permits for foreign skilled workers. The government issues work permits for temporary and permanent foreign workers and offers specialised visas through the Skill Select program. The country follows a points-based system to assess the eligibility of candidates willing to migrate to Australia.

An Australia Work Visa offers you access to healthcare and retirement benefits, pension plans and a lot more. The country is planning to welcome more than 185,000 skilled immigrants for work and family reunification purposes.

Australia Job Outlook 2025-2030

With an overall GDP of around 677,826 million AUD, Australia Job Outlook promises a positive growth in terms of employment rate and foreign immigration. The current unemployment rate of the country is 4%, and Cairns, Melbourne, Canberra, and Gold Coast are some of the Australian cities that have the highest number of job opportunities.

Highest-paying jobs in Australia

The Australia job market requires foreign skilled professionals willing to work and settle in Australia. The most in-demand job sectors offering the highest pay in Australia are listed in the table below:

Occupation	Average Salary (per annum in AUD)
Engineering	$115,113
IT and software	$110,639
Marketing & Sales	$102,274
STEM	$107,965
HR	$80,932
Healthcare	$107,089
Teachers	$88,062
Accountants	$95,000
Hospitality	$82,286
Nursing	$87,750

 

Latest Updates on Australian Immigration

In a recent announcement, Australia has been notified to replace ANZSCO with OSCA for job classification. Follow the Y-Axis Australia Immigration Updates page to stay updated about recent work visa updates in Australia and details about Australian immigration.

Work in Germany

The booming economy in Germany requires the contribution of highly skilled professionals. This translates to work opportunities for professionals in the IT and engineering sectors. Germany requires STEM graduates, specifically scientists and engineers. The healthcare sector also requires qualified professionals to replace its retiring workforce.

Workers in Germany are offered lucrative annual salaries. They can also avail of benefits like paid sick leaves for a maximum of 6 weeks, paid vacation time of 4 weeks annually, and maternity and parental leaves for a maximum of a year.  

Companies in Germany are looking to upskill their employees. They train and develop the skills of employees. So, if you look forward to enhancing your professional skills, you should opt to work in Germany.  

Irrespective of whether you are a German citizen or an international professional, you can avail of medical insurance offered by the government. The German government has streamlined the process of applying for a work permit in Germany to attract skilled international professionals.

Germany Job Outlook 2025-2030

The job market in Germany is projected to have 500,000 job vacancies in 2025. The GDP is expected to grow by 0.3,% and around 200,000 work visaswillo be issued to skilled foreign workers willing to migrate and work in a country with an economy of €4.92 trillion.

Highest-paying jobs in Germany

Germany offers an average annual salary of €43,470, and even more, for experienced skilled professionals. The highest-paying job roles in Germany are listed in the table below:

Occupation	Average Salary (per annum in Euros)
Engineering	€ 84,097
IT and software	€ 52,173
Marketing & Sales	€ 50,744
STEM	€ 66,264
HR	€ 31,200
Healthcare	€ 53,038
Teachers	€ 29 120
Accountants	€ 60,000
Hospitality	€ 46,392
Nursing	€ 44,850

Latest updates on working in Germany

As of January 2025, Germany has modified its visa policies to attract more international professionals. The country also offers the German Opportunity Card or the Chancenkarte Visa. Follow Y-Axis to get regular updates on Germany work visa and Germany Immigration.

Work in the UK

The United Kingdom remains one of the top countries to work abroad because of its diverse employment landscape and a plethora of job opportunities. From being home to one of the oldest financial hubs to hosting inventive technology centers like Manchester and Cambridge, the UK has it all.

The UK offer various types of work permits, some of which even lead to UK ILR (Indefinite Leave to Remain) offering a permanent resident status to the foreign workers. A work permit in the UK also allows you access to the healthcare and social security benefits offered to its residents.

The UK is known for its diverse work ethics, innovation and attention to detail. The country has around 13 million job vacancies, which are aligned to the training programs offered by the prestigious institutions in the UK.

UK Job Outlook 2025-2030

Recent reports show that the total number of job vacancies in the UK surpasses 10 million. The GDP is expected to increase by 0.7% and the unemployment rate is to come down to 4.1%. Some of the cities with highest number of job vacancies in the country include Cambridge, Milton Keynes, Oxford, Manchester and St Albans.

Highest-paying jobs in the UK

The annual average salary range offered in the UK ranges between £37,430 and £40,035. The table below provides details of the highest-paying jobs in the UK:

Occupations	Average Salary (per annum)
Engineering	£43,511
IT	£35,000
Marketing & Sales	£35,000
HR	£32,842
Healthcare	£27,993
Teachers	£35,100
Accountants	£33,713
Hospitality	£28,008
Nursing	£39,371

Latest UK Immigration News

According to recent updates, the UK issued around 1.1 million visas to foreign workers and international students in 2024. Follow Y-Axis to stay updated about other work visa updates and recent immigration news released by the UK.

Work in the US

The USA has always been preferred by immigrants who are willing to work abroad. The country not only has millions of job opportunities but also has some of the lowest unemployment rates in history. The vast and robust economy of the country is other major reasons which make millions of foreign workers migrate to the UK for employment purposes.

The US work permit allows one to explore the financial hubs like Wall Street or work in the tech-oriented zone of Silicone Valley. The country’s entrepreneurial spirit attracts foreign businesspersons and young entrepreneurs to invest or start a business of their own.

The boundless innovation, ever-evolving infrastructure and the “American dream” offers an unique platform for foreign professionals dreaming to take their career to new heights abroad. The unique blend of culture and modernity also makes it a sought-after destination for immigrants willing to work abroad.

US Job Outlook 2025-2030

Recent statistical data reports around 8 million job vacancies in the US. The country boasts of having one of the strongest economies of the world with a GDP worth USD 29 trillion. The US has reported an unemployment rate of 4.1% and some of the cities with the highest number of job opportunities include Arizona, Pennsylvania and Columbia.

Highest-paying jobs in the US

The annual average Salary in the US is around USD 66,622. The highest-paying job roles in the US include:

Occupations	Average Salary (per annum)
Engineering	$99,937
IT and software	$78,040
Marketing & Sales	$51,974
Human Resource Management	$60,000
Healthcare	$54,687
Teaching	$42,303
Finance and Accounting	$65,000
Hospitality	$35,100
Nursing	$39,000

Work in the UAE

Dubai is emerging as one of the major financial and technological hubs of the world. The UAE consists of seven Emirates, of which Dubai has the most promising job market. The country is preferred because of its world-class infrastructure and tax-free income.

The UAE employment visa allows a foreign professionals to migrate to the UAE and work there as a legal foreign professional. The UAE offers various types of work visas to cater to the needs of different types of foreign professionals.

As an emerging financial hub, Dubai welcomes foreign investors and young entrepreneurs interested to invest in businesses in the country. Working in Dubai is ideal for professionals who have gained years of experience as well for amateurs beginning their career in a country abroad.

UAE Job Outlook 2025-2030

Recent studies have shown that there are around 418,500 job vacancies in the UAE. The current GDP of the country is around AED 545 billion, making it the fourth largest economy among the countries in Middle East. The unemployment rate is as low as 2.68% and the employment rate is 77.43%, thereby offering a promising job market to foreign nationals willing to work in the UAE.

Highest-paying jobs in the UAE

The annual average salary range in the UAE is around AED 189,000 to AED 191,807. The table below lists the highest-paying jobs in the UAE:

Occupation	Average Salary (per annum)
IT and Software	AED 192,000
Engineering	AED 360,000
Accounting and Finance	AED 330,000
Human Resource Management	AED 276,000
Hospitality	AED 286,200
Sales and Marketing	AED 131,520
Healthcare	AED 257,100
STEM	AED 222,000
Teaching	AED 192,000
Nursing	AED 387,998

Latest Updates on UAE Work Visa

The government of UAE has recently launched a 90-180 days visa, which requires no local sponsors. Follow Y-Axis to stay updated on recent work visa news and other immigration updates released by the UAE government.

Work in Portugal

Portugal is gaining popularity among foreign workers willing to work abroad because of its thriving tech scene, high quality of life, work-life balance, supportive ecosystem for entrepreneurs and a strategic gateway for Europe. The country is known for its multilingual workforce and a welcoming attitude towards foreign workers.

The Portugal Work Visa allows a foreign national to migrate and work in Portugal for up to 4 years. The work visa allows you to explore the job market, access healthcare and other benefits and can even lead to acquiring permanent residence in the country. The country even offers a job seeker visa allowing foreign job seekers to migrate and look for employment in the country.

Portugal attracts immigrants from all across the world because of its affordable cost of living, high standard of life, mild climate, and ease of residency and visa programs. The country is a popular retirement destination as it offers a good healthcare system and a welcoming environment for older people.

Portugal Job Outlook 2025-2030

The job market in Portugal has a promising outlook with more than 57,357 jobs in 20+ sectors. The current GDP of the country accounts to €289.11 billion. The unemployment rate of Portugal is around 6.2% and Lisbon and Porto are some of the cities with the highest number of job opportunities.

Highest-paying jobs in Portugal

The annual average salary range in Portugal is between €10,440 and €19,224. The table below lists the highest-paying job roles in Portugal, along with the annual average Salary offered in the country:

Occupation	Average annual Salary
IT and Software	€30,000
Engineering	€ 28,174
Accounting and Finance	€ 25,500
Human Resource Management	€ 30,000
Hospitality	€ 24,000
Sales and Marketing	€ 19,162
Healthcare	€ 19,800
STEM	€ 38,000
Teaching	€ 24,000
Nursing	€ 25,350

Latest Updates on Portugal Work Visa

Recently, the Portuguese government launched a new portal to help immigrants convert their work visa to citizenship. Follow Y-Axis to get regular updates on Portugal work visas, the job market, and immigration news released by the Portuguese government.

Work in Sweden

With more than 150,878 job opportunities across various fields, Sweden is emerging as one of the most sought-after destinations to work abroad. The country is known for providing a quality life for the workforce, an innovative system, a global economy, and high-quality unconventional education.

Sweden offers various types of work visas with specific requirements and application processes, depending on the situation. Foreign workers planning to work in Sweden and settle long-term can even apply for an EU Blue Card upon eligibility. The country even offers a job seeker visa, allowing foreign job seekers to migrate and look for employment in the country.

Working in Sweden offers numerous benefits, including generous social welfare, progressive, innovative culture, high annual salary packages, along with a focus on work-life balance. Sweden also offers a well-developed childcare system that makes it easier for parents to balance family and work life.

Sweden Job Outlook 2025-2030

The Swedish Job market is expected to show positive growth with millions of job opportunities for foreign skilled professionals in 2025. The projected GDP for 2025 is estimated to be around €541 billion. The cities in Sweden having the highest number of job vacancies include Stockholm, Malmo and Gothenburg.

Highest paying jobs in Sweden

The annual average Salary in Sweden ranges between SEK 300,000 - SEK 450,000. The below table has the list of highest paying jobs in Sweden along with the annual average pay offered by the country:

Occupations	Salary (annually)
Engineering	3,000,000 SEK
IT and Software	1 750 000 SEK
Marketing & Sales	2,080,000 SEK
Human Resource Management	2,139,500 SEK
Healthcare	1,249,500 SEK
Teacher	2 024 000 SEK
Accounting and Finance	1,660,000 SEK
Hospitality	500,000 SEK
Nursing	525,897 SEK

Job Opportunities in top countries

Country	No. of job opportunities
USA	8.8 million
Canada	1.1 million
Australia	8 lakh
UK	13 million
Germany	2 million

Work Visa Requirements

The requirements for obtaining a work visa varies on the basis of the country you have chosen to migrate to. You must meet the minimum requirements as specified by the country. The following are the basic requirements which are common for all work visas:

• Job Offer: Almost all work visas require you to have a valid job offer in that country to be eligible for the work visa application. Some countries like Canada even require the employer to demonstrate that there is no local talent available to fill that role.
• Relevant educational qualifications: You are often required to possess relevant education, skills, certifications, or experience to be considered eligible for the job role and for the work visa.
• Visa application form: This is one of the necessary requirements while applying for a work visa as it contains important details of your job profile and demonstrates the type of visa you are applying for. You should also provide supporting documents as per requirement.
• Language proficiency details: Many countries like Canada and Australia have language proficiency requirements and candidates have to demonstrate their proficiency in certain languages by taking proficiency tests like IELTS, TOEFL or CELPIP. Candidates migrating to those countries have to submit language proficiency test results.
• Health and character certificates:  These documents are required to demonstrate that you have no criminal history and are physically fit for immigration.
• Fee payment details: Each country has a visa application fee or processing fee for work visas abroad. Some countries even charge you for additional fees for biometric details.

Work Permit Processing Time

Country	Work permit Processing Time (Approximate)
Canada	1 - 27 weeks
The US	3 - 5 months (H-1B visa)
The UK	3 weeks - 3 months (Skilled Worker visa)
Australia	2 - 4 months (TSS visa)
Germany	1 - 3 months (Blue Card)

Work Visa Fees

Country	Work Visa Fees (Approximate)
Canada	CAD 155 (Work Permit Fee)
The US	USD 460 (H-1B Base Filing Fee)
The UK	GBP 610 - 1,408 (Skilled Worker visa, depending on the duration and if it's a "shortage" or "non-shortage" occupation)
Australia	AUD 2,645 - 5,755 (TSS visa, depending on the stream and duration)
Germany	EUR 56 - 100 (Blue Card, depending on specific circumstances)

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