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Kuwait

Kuwait

Region: Asia

Domestic Worker Visa (Article 20)
Kuwait flagKuwait

Domestic Worker Visa (Article 20)

Residency permit for foreign domestic workers employed in private homes. Limited to ages 21-60. Requires employer (Kuwaiti sponsor) approval. Valid for duration of employment.

DurationDuration of employment
Time28-56 days
Estimated Cost150 KWD
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Temporary Government Contract Visa
Kuwait flagKuwait
Limited

Temporary Government Contract Visa

Visa for foreign workers employed on government-approved temporary contracts for specific projects (construction, infrastructure, oil & gas). Valid for project duration only.

DurationVaries
Time28-56 days
Estimated CostFree
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Work Visa - Government Sector (Article 17)
Kuwait flagKuwait

Work Visa - Government Sector (Article 17)

Residency permit for employment in Kuwait government institutions and public sector projects. Government agency sponsored. Valid for duration of employment contract.

DurationDuration of contract
Time28-56 days
Estimated CostFree
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Work Visa - Private Sector (Article 18)
Kuwait flagKuwait

Work Visa - Private Sector (Article 18)

Residency permit for employment in Kuwait's private sector. Employer-sponsored visa tied to employment contract. Valid for duration of employment, up to 5 years renewable.

DurationUp to 5 years
Time28-56 days
Estimated CostFree
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Laos

Laos

Region: Asia

Specialist Visa (E-B2)
Laos flagLaos

Specialist Visa (E-B2)

Visa for foreign specialists and experts working with NGOs or international organizations. Case-by-case basis with variable validity and entries. Extendable.

DurationVariable
Time14-28 days
Estimated CostFree
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Work Visa (LA-B2)
Laos flagLaos

Work Visa (LA-B2)

PR Pathway Available

Employment visa for foreign workers in Laos. Valid for 3 months, 6 months, or 1 year. Requires employer sponsorship and work permit approval from Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare.

DurationVaries
Time7-14 days
Estimated Cost40 USD
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Lebanon

Lebanon

Region: Asia

Business Visa
Lebanon flagLebanon

Business Visa

Visa for business professionals and commercial traders conducting business activities in Lebanon. Requires invitation from Lebanese business partner or commercial entity.

Duration3 months
Time14-56 days
Estimated Cost35 USD
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Work Visa
Lebanon flagLebanon

Work Visa

Temporary work visa for foreign nationals employed by Lebanese companies or organizations. Requires employer sponsorship and work permit from Ministry of Labor. Available in four skill-based classes.

Duration1 year
Time30-90 days
Estimated CostFree
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South Korea

South Korea

Region: Asia

Foreign Language Instructor Visa (E-2)
South Korea flagSouth Korea

Foreign Language Instructor Visa (E-2)

PR Pathway Available

Work visa for native English speakers teaching at Korean educational institutions. Restricted to citizens of 7 English-speaking countries.

DurationUp to 2 years
Time14-28 days
Estimated Cost60000 KRW
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International Trade Visa (D-9)
South Korea flagSouth Korea

International Trade Visa (D-9)

PR Pathway Available

Visa for executives and managers of foreign companies engaged in international trade and business activities in South Korea.

DurationUp to 2 years
Time14-28 days
Estimated Cost60000 KRW
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Intra-Company Transfer Visa (D-7)
South Korea flagSouth Korea

Intra-Company Transfer Visa (D-7)

PR Pathway Available

Visa for foreign employees transferring within multinational companies to work at Korean offices or subsidiaries.

DurationUp to 2 years
Time14-28 days
Estimated Cost60000 KRW
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Job Seeker Visa (D-10-1)
South Korea flagSouth Korea

Job Seeker Visa (D-10-1)

PR Pathway Available

Visa for recent graduates and skilled professionals seeking employment or preparing for business startup in South Korea.

DurationUp to 2 years
Time14-28 days
Estimated Cost130000 KRW
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Long-Term News Coverage Visa (D-5)
South Korea flagSouth Korea

Long-Term News Coverage Visa (D-5)

Long-term visa for foreign journalists and media professionals covering news in South Korea for extended periods.

DurationUp to 1 year
Time14-28 days
Estimated Cost60000 KRW
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Maritime Crew Visa (E-10)
South Korea flagSouth Korea

Maritime Crew Visa (E-10)

PR Pathway Available

Work visa for foreign seafarers and maritime crew members with seafarer labor contracts on Korean vessels.

DurationUp to 3 years
Time14-28 days
Estimated Cost60000 KRW
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Non-Professional Employment Visa (E-9)
South Korea flagSouth Korea

Non-Professional Employment Visa (E-9)

PR Pathway Available

Work visa for non-professional workers from designated countries in manufacturing, construction, agriculture, fisheries, and service industries.

DurationUp to 3 years
Time28-56 days
Estimated Cost60000 KRW
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Professional Visa (E-5)
South Korea flagSouth Korea

Professional Visa (E-5)

PR Pathway Available

Work visa for foreign professional workers in designated specialized fields including design, architecture, and management.

DurationUp to 2 years
Time14-28 days
Estimated Cost60000 KRW
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Professor Visa (E-1)
South Korea flagSouth Korea

Professor Visa (E-1)

PR Pathway Available

Work visa for university professors and researchers. Requires position at a Korean academic institution at the level of assistant professor or above.

DurationUp to 2 years
Time14-28 days
Estimated Cost60000 KRW
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Religious Worker Visa (D-6)
South Korea flagSouth Korea

Religious Worker Visa (D-6)

Visa for foreign religious workers and missionaries engaged in religious activities and services in South Korea.

DurationUp to 1 year
Time14-28 days
Estimated Cost60000 KRW
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Researcher Visa (E-3)
South Korea flagSouth Korea

Researcher Visa (E-3)

PR Pathway Available

Work visa for foreign researchers conducting research at Korean universities and research institutions.

DurationUp to 2 years
Time14-28 days
Estimated Cost60000 KRW
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Short-Term Employment Visa (C-4)
South Korea flagSouth Korea

Short-Term Employment Visa (C-4)

Temporary work visa for short-term employment, research, advertising, and similar professional activities not exceeding 90 days.

DurationUp to 90 days
Time5-15 days
Estimated Cost50000 KRW
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Technical Instructor/Technician Visa (E-4)
South Korea flagSouth Korea

Technical Instructor/Technician Visa (E-4)

PR Pathway Available

Work visa for foreign technical experts and instructors providing technology transfer and technical guidance at Korean companies.

DurationUp to 2 years
Time14-28 days
Estimated Cost60000 KRW
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Working Visit Visa (H-2)
South Korea flagSouth Korea

Working Visit Visa (H-2)

PR Pathway Available

Visa for ethnic Koreans to legally work in South Korea. Open to Korean nationals domiciled abroad and descendants of Korean emigrants.

DurationUp to 2 years
Time14-28 days
Estimated Cost60000 KRW
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Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka

Region: Asia

Employment Entry Visa
Sri Lanka flagSri Lanka

Employment Entry Visa

PR Pathway Available

Entry permit for foreign nationals who have secured employment in Sri Lanka. Must be obtained before traveling and is valid for 30 days to allow entry and transition to residence visa.

Duration30 days
Time14-28 days
Estimated Cost200 USD
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Employment Residence Visa
Sri Lanka flagSri Lanka

Employment Residence Visa

PR Pathway Available

Long-term work permit for foreign nationals employed in Sri Lanka. Obtained after arrival with employment entry visa. Renewable annually for continued employment.

Duration1 year
Time14-28 days
Estimated Cost200 USD
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