Is a visa required when working remotely?

1 pointslizardwalk56y ago2 comments

I realize this might be case by case but I frequently see international companies listing a remote working option. If they are based in a different country from my citizenship, should I assume that a work visa is required to work for them? Sometimes the job mentions a contract working option. Is that considered a work-around to requiring a work visa?

I will try to google this a little but don't see something clear in the initial results. Thanks.

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AnimalMuppet6y ago

I am not an expert, or a lawyer, but if I understand correctly, a visa is required for physical presence. I don't have to have a French visa to sell something to France, or to email someone in France, or to connect to a French website. Remote work looks a lot like those things... right up until they want you to be onsite for a meeting. And then you need a visa.

ga-vu6y ago

No. A visa is required when you're in a country, visiting or working there.

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Is a visa required when working remotely?

1 pointslizardwalk56y ago2 comments

I will try to google this a little but don't see something clear in the initial results. Thanks.

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AnimalMuppet6y ago

ga-vu6y ago

No. A visa is required when you're in a country, visiting or working there.

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