work permit
noun1
A legal authorization which allows a person to take employment in a country other than the one in which they hold citizenship.
- United hope to confirm Di María’s work permit in time for Saturday’s match at Burnley. If granted – and that should be a formality with his status as an Argentina international – he should be selected for the match-day squad at Turf Moor and could make a full debut.2014 August 26, Jamie Jackson, “Ángel di María says Manchester United were the ‘only club’ after Real”, in The Guardian:
- Related terms
- blue card, green card, working papers