Visa

Grants the employee permission to enter a particular country for a specified length of time. While a few countries may not require a visa, the majority do. When a visa is required, each family member must have a valid visa for the entire intended length of stay. If the employee is accepting an international assignment, the employer normally helps the employee and family members obtain their visas. The visa may or may not permit the expatriate to work. There may be a separate application for a work permit.