1-2 month wait for visa - what would you do?

[clearedforlanding]

What you meant to say here was

"I am aware that most contractors consider it poor form to do this, as do I when it relates to someone else. However its amazing how quickly I can become devoid of ethics when the outcome benefits me!"

After 24 years of contracting it's not been quickly, but I take your point. It might have something to do with clients treating us like tulip and having no qualms to to this. It all went downhill when PWDs started.

[oilboil]

I am aware that most contractors consider it poor form to do this, as do I.

What you meant to say here was

"I am aware that most contractors consider it poor form to do this, as do I when it relates to someone else. However its amazing how quickly I can become devoid of ethics when the outcome benefits me!"

[clearedforlanding]

At the moment, you have nothing either way - you have no visa and so cannot go there to work, you have no other contract in the UK (or elsewhere) that you're working on.

In the same way that any contract can fall through for whatever reason, you accept the contract subject to signed paperwork and a visa and ability to start work. In the meantime, you look for something else and see what that is like, whether you want to stay, what the contract clauses are to get out etc. etc.

I'm not sure where the dilemma is - you keep looking until you have your feet under the desk (and possibly after that as well).

I think this is the answer. Thank you.

I couldn't see the wood from the trees. I think once the desirable location is removed from the equation then it is BAU.

[TheFaQQer]

At the moment, you have nothing either way - you have no visa and so cannot go there to work, you have no other contract in the UK (or elsewhere) that you're working on.

In the same way that any contract can fall through for whatever reason, you accept the contract subject to signed paperwork and a visa and ability to start work. In the meantime, you look for something else and see what that is like, whether you want to stay, what the contract clauses are to get out etc. etc.

I'm not sure where the dilemma is - you keep looking until you have your feet under the desk (and possibly after that as well).

[clearedforlanding]

Could you not speak to the client and see if there is anything you can do for the project remotely before you get the visa? Do you know how long it will actually take to get the visa, if it's a month, by the time you get another contract sorted out and get onboarded, the month might have passed anyway (unless you have another one lined up now).

If it's 2 months and you don't have one lined up, you can always apply anyway, and make the decision if you find something. You might find something that is better in the mean time?

This is is good advice thank you.

French Polynesia business visa is not required for citizens of United Kingdom for a stay up to 90 days.

start working on a 90 day contract while your visa is processed

I'll look into this thank you. I ran into more than enough problems in Aruba doing this. My nerves were shot for 3 months.

what's FR ?

Sorry, too long in telecoms. ISO 3166-2 for France.

[clearedforlanding]

what nationality are you is a good start.

Assuming British. Why a visa?





https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-ad...y-requirements

Any non FR have to have a visa and prove a contract outside of the country amongst other things.

[Lance]

Dual UK & ES. Visas are mandatory for anyone who does not hold FR.

what's FR ?

[tarbera]

so

I have been offered a contract in French Polynesia with a former client, duration is at least 12 months. All is rosy apart from a 1-2 month wait for the decision on the visa.

I have always made a point during my contracting career of not leaving a contract early however with a client bailing on a verbal at the beginning of this year that has cost me a month billable, I am wondering how much "loyalty" I have left in me.

I do have an extremely good relationship with the client (no interview required, but I did suggest that I wouldn't mind heading over to interview ) and the role will be there for me if I am awarded the visa, but I can't hold out on 2 months billing.

I am tempted on this occasion to take a contract and then bail if the visa comes through. I am aware that most contractors consider it poor form to do this, as do I, but I find my options limited to absorbing the risk myself or pestering clientco for some work in EU until this happens.

I would be interested to hear from anyone who has been in a similar position as to mine.

French Polynesia business visa is not required for citizens of United Kingdom for a stay up to 90 days.

start working on a 90 day contract while your visa is processed

[doconline]

I do have an extremely good relationship with the client (no interview required, but I did suggest that I wouldn't mind heading over to interview ) and the role will be there for me if I am awarded the visa, but I can't hold out on 2 months billing.

I am tempted on this occasion to take a contract and then bail if the visa comes through. I am aware that most contractors consider it poor form to do this, as do I, but I find my options limited to absorbing the risk myself or pestering clientco for some work in EU until this happens.

I would be interested to hear from anyone who has been in a similar position as to mine.

Could you not speak to the client and see if there is anything you can do for the project remotely before you get the visa? Do you know how long it will actually take to get the visa, if it's a month, by the time you get another contract sorted out and get onboarded, the month might have passed anyway (unless you have another one lined up now).

If it's 2 months and you don't have one lined up, you can always apply anyway, and make the decision if you find something. You might find something that is better in the mean time?

[clearedforlanding]

what nationality are you is a good start.

Dual UK & ES. Visas are mandatory for anyone who does not hold FR.

[Lance]

For example?

what nationality are you is a good start.

Assuming British. Why a visa?

Visas
French Polynesia is an Overseas Collective (Collectivité d’Outre-Mer) of France. If your passport describes you as a British Citizen you will not need a visa to enter French Polynesia. Other British passport holders should check the current entry requirements on the website of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and if necessary confirm with the nearest French Diplomatic mission.

Working
British nationals who wish to work in French Polynesia should make enquiries, prior to departure, at the nearest French Consulate.

https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-ad...y-requirements

[clearedforlanding]

What would I do? I'd put a post on an anonymous internet forum asking what I should do but fail to post a whole host of information that would be pertinent to a decision that's worth 100K plus in income.

HTH.

For example?

[northernladuk]

What would I do? I'd put a post on an anonymous internet forum asking what I should do but fail to post a whole host of information that would be pertinent to a decision that's worth 100K plus in income.

HTH.

[clearedforlanding]

I have been offered a contract in French Polynesia with a former client, duration is at least 12 months. All is rosy apart from a 1-2 month wait for the decision on the visa.

I have always made a point during my contracting career of not leaving a contract early however with a client bailing on a verbal at the beginning of this year that has cost me a month billable, I am wondering how much "loyalty" I have left in me.

I do have an extremely good relationship with the client (no interview required, but I did suggest that I wouldn't mind heading over to interview ) and the role will be there for me if I am awarded the visa, but I can't hold out on 2 months billing.

I am tempted on this occasion to take a contract and then bail if the visa comes through. I am aware that most contractors consider it poor form to do this, as do I, but I find my options limited to absorbing the risk myself or pestering clientco for some work in EU until this happens.

I would be interested to hear from anyone who has been in a similar position as to mine.