Visa category guide
Work visas let you take up a job abroad. Most are tied to an employer who sponsors you; some are points-based, where your age, education, experience and language score decide eligibility. The route you pick shapes everything from salary rules to whether your family can join you.
By Krosz Editorial Team · Reviewed by Krosz Visa Operations · Updated 2026-10-13
Typical stay
One to several years
Work allowed?
Yes — usually for the sponsoring employer
Main gate
Employer sponsorship or points test
Leads to residence?
Often, after years of lawful work
Overview
There are two broad models. In an employer-sponsored route, a licensed company offers you a job and vouches for you; the visa is linked to that employer, and changing jobs usually means a new sponsorship. In a points-based route, the government scores your profile and invites the best candidates, sometimes without a job offer.
Most skilled routes check a few common things: the job’s skill level, a minimum salary, your qualifications (sometimes through a formal skills assessment), English or local-language ability, and police and medical checks.
Lighter options exist too. Job-seeker visas let you enter to look for work. Working-holiday visas, available to certain nationalities and age groups, combine travel with short-term work. Seasonal-worker visas cover farm and hospitality peaks.
At a glance
Dark marker = this category. Light dots = the other 11 categories. Positions are a typical, qualitative comparison and vary by country.
Visas in this category
Open any guide for permitted activities, full documents, process steps, refusal reasons and FAQs.
Work Visa
Taking up paid employment with an employer in the destination country.
Read guideSkilled Worker Visa
Working abroad in a skilled role that meets the destination's eligibility criteria.
Read guideTemporary / Seasonal Worker Visa
Short-term work in seasonal sectors like agriculture, hospitality or tourism.
Read guideWorking Holiday Visa
An extended holiday combined with short casual work to fund the trip.
Read guideJob Seeker Visa
Entering a country to search for skilled employment for a limited period.
Read guideFlowchart
The general path most applications in this category follow. Exact steps differ by country.
Is your job in a regulated health role like nursing?
Yes
See nursing & care pathways
No
A general work route fits
Pick the model
Employer-sponsored, points-based, job-seeker or seasonal.
Check you qualify
Skill level, salary threshold, qualifications and language score.
Get the offer or invitation
Job offer and sponsorship, or an invitation to apply after a points draw.
Prepare evidence
Degrees, experience letters, skills assessment, PCC and medicals.
Apply, then travel
File online, give biometrics, enter within the validity window.
Compare
| Visa | Best for | How you usually apply |
|---|---|---|
| Work Visa | Workers with a confirmed job offer and employer sponsorship. | Sponsor-led residence or work-permit application filed by the employer or with their support. |
| Skilled Worker Visa | Professionals with qualifications, experience and a sponsored job offer in an eligible occupation. | Sponsor-led application with evidence of skills, salary and the eligible role. |
| Temporary / Seasonal Worker Visa | Workers recruited for a fixed seasonal role by an approved employer. | Sponsor-led application with a seasonal job offer and quota allocation. |
| Working Holiday Visa | Young adults (usually 18–30 or 18–35) from countries with a working holiday agreement. | Online application with identity, funds and health checks; places are often capped. |
| Job Seeker Visa | Qualified professionals with the credentials and funds to job-hunt onshore. | Application with qualifications, experience, funds and a job-search plan. |
A Krosz visa expert can match your trip to the right category and checklist.
Documents
A starting checklist for this category. Your destination and visa type decide the final list.
Passport
Valid for the planned stay.
Job offer & sponsorship
Contract, salary and sponsor reference where required.
Degrees & transcripts
Sometimes with a credential or skills assessment.
Experience letters
On letterhead with dates, role and duties.
Language test
IELTS, PTE, TOEFL or local-language test as required.
Police clearance
PCC from India and other countries of residence.
Avoid refusals
For Indian passport holders
FAQ
Tell us where you're travelling and our visa experts will guide you on the right visa and documents.
Explore
Travel & visitor visas
Holidays, short stays and visiting family
Business visitor visas
Meetings, conferences and business trips
Nursing & care pathways
Named routes for nurses and care workers
Student & exchange visas
University, school and exchange programmes
Family & partner visas
Partners, spouses and eligible relatives
Investor & founder programs
Investment, startups and business ownership
Permanent residence
Settlement and long-term immigration
Transit visas
Travel through a country en route elsewhere
Digital nomad & remote work
Work online while living abroad
Protection & humanitarian
Humanitarian and protection pathways
Other named pathways
Specific roles and circumstances
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Krosz is a private visa assistance platform and is not affiliated with any government or embassy. Visa decisions are made by the relevant authorities. Rules change — confirm the current requirements for your destination before applying. Last reviewed: 2026-10-13.
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