Working internationally

Jane Robinson · Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2007, 20:35 (GMT) Post subject: Working internationally

I live in Canada and have been contacted by a company in England requesting an audition for a job. If I’m chosen, the recording will be done in England. I’ve done voice-overs for international clients before but always FTP’d from my home studio. Does anyone know the rules about doing a one shot deal in another country? I am in the process of applying for a dual citizenship (British and Canadian) but I don’t think I will have it in time for the recording. Is my regular passport good enough?

Thanks

Robert Jadah · **Voice Talent** Joined: 17 Jun 2005 Posts: 2627

Oh, oh...I know this one. Ask me. Ask me.

You cannot, Jane, physically go there to work without a work permit, which takes about 7 months and four and a half truckloads of paperwork to secure.
The employer should know this.

Go to England on vacation.
Do not bring letters, appointment books, etc that would indicate to a curious Immigration officer that you are going to work.

See the sights. Be discreet. Voice. Enjoy.

Voyage On!

September Day Leach · **Voice Talent** Joined: 31 Aug 2005 Posts: 1526

Yup, exactly what Robert said! You go on vay-kay and don't say nothing to nobody! oh, and if you go, have a ball! I adore England!!