Work Kermit

A work kermit is British slang for a work permit. A worker must have their work kermit with them before they can enter an overseas worksite. It’s often depicted as a pocket sized green frog that is hand carried to the work site and allows entry.

Manager, “Ali can you go down to Mozambique next week to complete the job?”. Ali, “I’m afraid not boss, I haven’t got my work kermit”.