What is the difference between a job seeker visa and a visitor visa?

The significant difference between a jobseeker visa and a visitor visa is that a jobseeker visa allows a foreign national to look for an employment opportunity. In contrast, a visitor visa allows a foreign national to visit the country.

 

A visitor visa, also known as a travel visa or a tourist visa, is issued to foreign nationals of a particular country which allows them to enter the country, stay for a limited time, and leave without any legal issues. Its purpose is to enable the candidates to travel and explore the government for a specific period.

 

A job seeker visa is a temporary residency permit that lets skilled professional travel to foreign countries to look for employment opportunities for a specific period. It allows candidates to investigate job markets, attend interviews, and find employment while residing in the country. Once they find an employment opportunity later can apply for a work permit, which depends on receiving a job offer from a country's employer.

 

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Difference between a Jobseeker visa and a Visitor visa

Here are the differences between the two visas that foreign nationals should opt for depending on their choices:

Below given are the factors between jobseeker visa and visitor visa:

Factors	Visitor visa	Job Seeker Visa
Description	The visitor visa is for foreign nationals who want to explore the country and its cultural atmosphere or visit someone in the country temporarily. They cannot be involved in any employment activities	The Job Seeker Visa is for professionals looking for employment opportunities abroad. It allows exploration of the local job market and encourages travel and active participation in networking events and industry engagements
Purpose	Visitor Visas often have time restrictions and are for short-term visit	Job Seeker Visas provide the option of visa extension, allowing professionals to drive in the country's work culture
Job Search Opportunities	In a visitor visa, an applicant is not allowed to work or be involved in any employment-related activities in the country	Job Seeker Visas permits job searches, appearing in interviews, and engaging with potential employers
Involving in Job market	A visitor visa allows one to explore the local market as a part of the visitor but is not permitted to be involved in any kind of job search or work activities	The Job Seeker Visa allows candidates to involve in the local job events, industry conferences and  job fairs
Duration	Typically 6 months to 1 year	Usually up to 90 days, but differs for different countries
Eligibility Requirements	It usually requires a degree, proof of funds, and sometimes specific skills or points	Usually, it requires proof of travel plans, accommodation, and financial means for the visit.
Application Process	Involves detailed documentation and sometimes interviews.	Generally, it is more straightforward and focused on the intent of the visit and financial stability.
Extension Possibility	It is possible for some countries	Rarely extendable beyond the initial period.

 

Ways to secure a jobseeker visa and Visitor visa

To secure both types of visa, different procedures must be fulfilled, such as:

 

To secure a Jobseeker visa

An applicant must know about the criteria of that particular jobseeker visa that they will opt for and the demand in the job market of their targeted nation. Other than that

 

• Visa requirements
• Proper Job market research
• Cultural Adaptation

 

Whereas,

 

To secure a Visitor visa, an applicant must know the rules of the countries and the 

• Have a detailed travel itinerary
• Sufficient proof of funds
• Practice for visa interview

 

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