Guestforeign
Guestforeign is a theoretical category used in migration studies and policy discourse to describe a person who enters and participates in a host jurisdiction on a temporary basis while maintaining strong ties to their country of origin. Distinguished from tourism, visa-free visits, and permanent residence, guestforeign arrangements emphasize duration, intention, and the scope of entitlements granted by the host authority.
Etymology and scope: The term combines guest and foreign and has appeared in scholarly articles since the
Usage and examples: In policy debates, guestforeign schemes describe programs that permit short- to medium-term residence
Legal and practical considerations: Rights and obligations vary by jurisdiction. Typical features include defined duration, limits
See also: visitor, temporary resident, guest worker, visa, immigration policy, cultural exchange.