Definition: Temporary migrant workers

Migration statistics - ILO

Temporary migrant workers are persons admitted by a country other than their own to work for a limited period in a particular occupation or a specific job. Temporary migrant workers may change employers and have their work permits renewed without having to leave the country of employment.

Source:
BILSBORROW R. E., HUGO G., OBERAI A. and ZLOTNIK H., "International Migration Statistics: Guidelines for improving data collection systems", International Labour Office (ILO), Geneva, 1997

Created:
2009-06-25

Updated:
2019-05-10