A work permit is a generic term for a legal authorisation which allows a person to take up employment. It is most often used in reference to instances where a person is given permission to work in a country where one does not hold citizenship.

Access Financial has a work permit department which specialises in all immigration matters. When a contractor wishes to work abroad, he/she usually needs to obtain a work permit or a business visa to be able to enter the work country. Access Financial will advise the end client/agency/contractor concerning the labour restrictions pertaining to nationals wishing to come and work in a designated work country and whether this is possible or not.

If you are an employer or a recruitment agency hiring internationally and transferring staff between countries, you have to ensure that all the authorisations have been obtained and that the contractors working abroad are compliant with local legislation. Our dedicated compliance team will ensure that all the requirements of contracting in the country of work are met and in accordance with the local legislation.

Please see our individual employment solutions to determine which nationalities will require a work permit depending on the work country.