English

Noun

work permit ‎(plural work permits)

1. A legal authorization which allows a person to take employment in a country other than that in which he/she holds citizenship,
   • 2014, Jamie Jackson, "Ángel di María says Manchester United were the ‘only club’ after Real", The Guardian, 26 August 2014:

     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.

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See also

• blue card
• green card