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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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