Illegal Workers in a Diverse Job Market

The UK has a very diverse job market, and some sectors, such as the NHS, rely heavily on foreign doctors to bring much-needed skills where there are not enough natives qualified. These roles have robust recruitment processes and, therefore, the chances of an illegal worker becoming small. However, the problems tend to be more concentrated in the unskilled labour roles. Illegal workers at this level are easier to hide, and despite the punishments levied at the employer as well as the employee, it tends to be prevalent, taking away opportunities from legal immigrants. 

What Skills Do You Need to Be Employed and Obtain a Working Visa in the UK?

To obtain a working visa in the UK, you need to meet the criteria in one of the different categories. A skilled worker visa could be for you if you have secured employment with a Home Office-approved employer. In this case, it would be normal to expect the employer to assist with the application, and they will usually have a fee to pay based on their size and status. A successful application in this category will see you granted a visa of up to 5 years. 

A global business mobility visa is another option. Within this category, there are different sets of criteria which would need to be met in order to qualify for this option. There are many options, including:

A senior or specialist worker visa is designed for highly skilled individuals to move countries while working for the same international company. So if you have worked for the sponsor company for at least 12 months, you can apply to transfer to their UK facility on this visa. 

A graduate trainees visa is fairly self-explanatory and again applies to those working for a multinational, where a graduate employee needs to come to the UK to gain skills not available at any of their other locations. 

There are also health and care worker visas, graduate visas, high potential individual visas and global talent visas, to name a few.

UK Business Culture 

The UK is known to have a strong culture of politeness and courtesy within the business world. It is an arena of discipline, and things like timekeeping and punctuality are considered critical. The UK has a class structure, and the gap between high and low is vast. Workers at all levels tend to be welcoming and supportive of new colleagues, provided they are friendly and attempt to fit in. Etiquette is essential, and you should take time to watch and learn from native workers who will quickly demonstrate the correct behaviour for the UK business culture. 

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Thai Work Visa

The first thing to do before booking flights or making any firm plans is to apply for a working visa in Thailand. This is done from your home country by heading to the Consulate or Embassy for Thailand. It is classed as a Category B Non-Immigrant Visa. To apply, your passport needs to be valid for at least six more months and have two blank visa pages. If you intend to apply for a more extended one-year visa, your passport must be valid for 18 months. You will need to complete the application form, which can be downloaded from the website or collected from the embassy. The other requirements are standard, including police clearance and proof of financial stability (20,000 to 40,000 Thai baht deepening on your circumstance). You also need a Letter of Approval from the Thailand Ministry of Labour – which your employer applies for on your behalf. 

Thailand Work Permit 

To qualify for a work permit, your employer has to meet certain conditions that can be found online, including already employing at least 50 Thai nationals. There are limits on how many non-citizens each company is allowed to employ, based on registered capital and the fact they may have one foreign employee per 50 local employees. The application process is long, and you must present evidence of your work visa, passport, and proof of things like accommodation, work contract, salary and qualifications. There are further requirements if your spouse is a Thai national, including your marriage certificate. Any documents you submit must have been legalised in your home country and translated into Thai. A work permit can be issued for 3, 6 or 12 months and can potentially be extended. 

Extension of Stay 

Once your work visa and permits are approved, you are then required to apply for an extension of stay, which is done via the Immigration Bureau. This has to be done within 90 days of entering the country. If approved, you will be given a further 12-month extension backdated to the date you initially entered the country. You will need to continue to complete the renewal process every year if you wish to remain in the country. Still, after the third year, you become eligible to apply for the permanent residence permit. Finally, if you want to go on holiday or return home during your time in Thailand, you need to obtain a re-entry permit, or you will not be allowed back in. 

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