You’ve decided where you want to go, what you want to do, so now for the organisation! There are lots of different types of visa and what you need will depend on what you’re doing and where you’re from:
Just travelling
Whether you’re taking a career break, just feel like travelling or are heading off on your gap year and seeing as many countries as possible it’s important to plan ahead and consider whether you might need a visa. The entry requirements will vary depending your nationality, so the best idea is to contact your government s appropriate department to get all the info!
* Different countries have their own requirements. If you’re an EU Citizen and you’re travelling in the EU you definitely won’t need a visa; however, if you’re staying for more than a fwe weeks, you may need some sort of permit, so it’s best to check with your embassy in each country you intend to visit. You ll need to have a passport that’s valid for 6 months after your visit.
* If you do want to stay in one country for more than 3 months it’s likely that you’ll need a tourist visa. Tourist visas can allow you anything from a short to a long stay, and most will allow you to travel within a country for up to 12 months, but will not allow you to work there. If you’re planning on going to Australia or New Zealand get your application in as soon as possible as it can be a lengthy process!
Worker bees
Volunteering
* If the project doesn’t give you any kind of wage then the most you’re likely to need is a tourist visa for stays of up to 12 months; in some countries, a short stay of less than a month may not require a visa at all but always check! Again, it will depend on the country’s entry requirements for your nationality. EU nationals will generally only require a valid passport and will receive a 90 day visa on arrival, Eastern European nationals are will probably only be entitled to 30 day visas but this doesn’t apply everywhere, so check with your consulate before you book yourself a place!
Paid Work
* To stay on the right side of the law, working and earning money abroad will definitely require a working holiday visa. Some countries can be quite strict so it’s a good idea to do your research. The working holiday scheme in Japan will only accept British Citizens up to the age of 25 for 12 months at a time; while South Africa requires British citizens to be currently studying, and recent graduates to work for up to a 12 month period. EU Citizens working in the EU won’t require a visa, but staying longer than a few months may require a residence permit. Either way you’ll need a passport valid for 6 months after your stay.
Types of visas
A few months is a short period of time but if you’re looking at travelling or working in one country for 3 months or longer the fact is you will need a visa. The company arranging your trip can help you with specific advice and can tell you what sort of visa application you’ll need, but they can’t send it for you, nor can they pay: the fees will be up to you! It’s always better to be prepared so here are a few more details about the types of visa available:
Tourist visa
* Your visa will be only for the country you are travelling in, so if you want to go elsewhere, make sure you meet the entry requirements. Pay close attention to the validity when applying, making sure that it will last the length of your trip. You can only be in a country while the visa is valid. In some countries, it is possible to extend your visa but it can be tricky, so ensure you have the embassy s number in your phone!
* It s illegal to work on a tourist visa and consequences can range from fines to imprisonment, so it’s not a good idea to get your visas muddled up. So remember when applying: paid work requires some kind of work visa!
Working holiday visa
* Necessary to legally earn money, whether it’s teaching English abroad for a few months or working as a journalist for a few years. Be warned: several countries have age restrictions. So while it’s OK to be a 38 year old working in the USA, the age restriction in Australia is 18 30, so taking a late career break may be a little trickier.
* Shorter visits will be easier to organise, but if you’re planning to make a career out of working abroad, the vetting process will be much more in depth, you may also need to renew your visa each year until you reach the limit of hoe many years you can stay!
Business visa
* If you’re travelling this is something you’re unlikely to come across. Business visas are required for to stay overseas on a business related matter. This is usually a short stay to attend a conference, training session, to conduct business or business negotiations with an in country organization. It all sounds very official and only applies if your trip relates to the company you already work for.
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