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Do I need a permit or VISA to
live and work in a European country?
If you are a citizen of an EU (European Union) country then you are
entitled to live and work in any other EU country without applying
for a VISA or permit. As well as EU citizens, nationals of Norway,
Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Iceland are also entitled to live and
work in another EU country without a VISA as they also belong to the
EEA (European Economic Area). If you are a citizen of a country that
is not a member of the EU or the EEA then you will need to obtain
a VISA or work permit from the country you are wishing to visit. Nationals
of non-EU/EEA countries will only normally be granted immediate rights
of entry as a tourist or for short-term business purposes. Applications
for entry visas (where required), residence and work permits should
initially be made through the local embassy of the chosen EU country.
Which countries belong to the EU and the EEA?
If you are a citizen of one of the countries listed below then you
are able to work and live in any of the other listed countries.
Austria
Belgium
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Italy
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Netherlands
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
United Kingdom
Are there any documents I need when I arrive?
If you are a citizen of one of the countries listed. Apart from
a passport some countries require that you obtain a residence card
if you are intending to stay for more than three months. Residence
cards can be obtained from the local administrative services such
as police stations or town halls. You do not need to wait until
you have received your residence card before you start work. Citizens
from the eastern European countries – the Czech Republic, Estonia,
Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia –
must also register with the Home Office under the Workers Registration
Scheme within one month of employment.
If you accept a job with Manpower's X-Border Connexions then we
will offer you assistance with all aspects of relocation.
What are my rights when I begin working?
As soon as you begin working in the new country then you are entitled
to all social security benefits that other nationals of that country
receive. You stop building up rights in the country that you were
previously in and start building up rights in the new country. You
and your family are entitled to the same social security benefits
as nationals of the country of employment as soon as you begin to
work in that country. These rights cover sickness and maternity benefits,
disability, old-age and widow's/widower's benefits, benefits payable
for accidents at work, occupational illness, death and unemployment,
as well as family allowances. You cannot be excluded from these benefits
on grounds of nationality, for reasons of residence, of for any other
discriminatory reason. So if the country of employment gives its nationals
interest-free loans on the birth of a child, or guarantees its nationals
a minimum income, you are entitled to those benefits. Social benefits
vary from one country to another. You should therefore apply to the
national authorities of the country where you are working for precise
information on the social benefits granted in that country. See Europa:
EU's web portal for more information on Your Social Security Rights
when moving within the European Union.
Will I lose the contributions that I made previously in my home
country?
Every country must take into account periods of work in another EU
country so you will never lose contributions previously made. If you
decide to return to your home country or to move to another EU country
after working in the UK for a period of time, you will need to complete
the form E301 to demonstrate the work you have done in the UK and
to qualify for benefits in your new European country of residence.
Will I be entitled to national pensions in the countries that I
have worked?
When you reach the pensionable age every country in which you have
worked for at least a year will pay you an old age pension (old age
pensions vary in each country as does eligibility). If you have worked
in three countries you will receive three old age pensions - although
they will only reflect the amount of time you have worked and the
contributions you have made.
How can I find out more about living and working abroad?
To find out more about living and working abroad visit Europa:
EU's web portal and select the country you are interested in moving
to.
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