Work Permit
A work permit is the commonly used term to describe the legal permission given to a foreign national that allows them to work legally in another country.
The process for assessing and granting work permit applications varies across Europe though there are a number of requirements that are quite usual, for instance:-
- The company proposing to employ you must apply for your work permit
- A job advert may have to be placed to see if an EU national is suitable for the role before you can be offered the job
- In some cases the permit is limited to you working for a specific company for a specific period
- A minimum salary level will sometimes be specified by the local authorities
Highly Skilled Worker / Highly Qualified Professionals
There is a recognised shortage of certain skills in the workforce across Europe and this work permit (Blue Card) is a combined work and residence visa which has been specially designed to attract highly-skilled and/or highly-educated workers who are not citizens of an EU member state.
To qualify to work in the EU for an initial period of four years the following conditions must be met (requirements in different countries may vary):-
- The applicant must possess a college diploma or have completed five years occupational training
- The applicant must be in possession of an employment contract or a job offer
- Gross income must be at least 50 percent above the national average
If you need more help with your move please ask us about the services we can offer in your destination city. Through our extensive local network we can plan your move and support you every step of the way. In many European countries we can provide you with a broad range of additional services to help you to settle in by including orientation visits, helping you to find the right schools and with information on the local property market for renting or purchase. We can help you to arrange utilities, to register for health services and to find tradesmen for decoration and repairs. When it's time to depart we can look after the details for you so that all services are cancelled without you having to deal with anyone other than us.
Please look at the country list for more information or contact us using the form below...