Applying to work abroad

[spm_uk]

I'm looking at international jobs and the majority of them state "Are you legally entitled to work in the country you are applying for?". Obviously I'm only looking around at jobs now and applying to see if anything bites. Do most companies expect you to have an open work visa before you apply, or would you just choose Yes and then deal with that if you are successful.

Cheers.

 

[spm_uk]

Canada, I already work for the company you see in the UK but their graduate scheme in Canada is not advertised internally.

 

[spm_uk]

its Canada im looking at, working for a large banking group.