What is the longest working visa for going abroad?

Generally speaking, a work visa is a visa that allows the parties to legally work full-time in the corresponding country, which is basically a visa for 3-5 years. The work visa needs to be handled by the employer in the corresponding country to assist the client, and it cannot be applied by an individual alone. After the expiration of such visas, the employer guarantees and renews the employment contract, and can update his identity at the immigration office. Normally, the visa type cannot be changed halfway. And after working in the country for a certain number of years, you can apply for permanent residence or immigration (due to different immigration policies in different countries).

Foreign general work visas must go through the following procedures:

1. Submit a valid passport.

2. Submit various documents related to the application, such as birth certificate, marital status, education, work experience, etc.

3. Fill in and submit the visa application form. Different visas have different forms, most of which should be filled out in foreign languages and attached with their own photos.

4. Go to the embassy or consulate of the country to meet officials. Some countries stipulate that all immigrant applicants must be interviewed before making a decision; Some countries require an interview to apply for a non-immigrant visa.

5. The embassy or consulate shall submit the completed visa application form and necessary supporting materials to the domestic competent authorities for examination and approval. The embassies and consulates of a few countries have the right to issue visas directly, but they still need to report to the state for the record.

6. After necessary examination by the competent department of the host country, notify the embassy or consulate of the host country of the approval opinions. If agreed, a visa will be issued. If you refuse, you will also inform the applicant. (If the visa is refused, the embassy or consulate will not refund the visa fee.)

7. Pay the visa fee. Generally speaking, when submitting a visa application, you must pay the fee first. In some countries, fees are charged only if the visa application is successful. Generally speaking, immigrant visa fees are slightly higher and non-immigrant visa fees are slightly lower. There are also some countries and regions that are visa-free.

After completing the above procedures, a work visa will be issued. The duration of work visas varies from country to country. Most of them are signed for several years and can be renewed upon expiration. You can consult the embassy or consulate of the corresponding country for the specific stay time.

Legal basis: Article 17 of the Detailed Rules for the Implementation of the Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) Municipality on the Administration of Exit and Entry of Citizens. The passport of the People's Republic of China is valid for 5 years and can be extended twice, each time not exceeding 5 years. The application for extension should be made before the passport expires.

In foreign countries, passport extension shall be handled by China's diplomatic representative offices, consular offices or other overseas offices authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The extension of passports of China citizens who have settled in China shall be handled by the public security departments (bureaus) of provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the Central Government and the exit-entry administrative departments of public security organs authorized by them; The extension of passports of citizens living in China before leaving the country shall be handled by the exit-entry administration department of the public security organ at the place where the original documents are issued or where the household registration is located.