What are the conditions for obtaining a work permit in Europe?
The following are the standard conditions for a European work visa:
Application form: Completely filled out and printed twice. Do not forget to sign both copies at the end!
Two identical photos: These photos should have been taken within the last three months and meet the common criteria for Schengen visa photos.
Valid passport: Your passport should not be older than ten years and should be valid for at least three months on the day you plan to leave the Schengen area. Make sure it has at least two blank pages for the visa sticker.
Outbound and return flight reservation: It should have the dates and flight numbers for entering and leaving the Schengen area. Learn more about how to book a flight reservation to apply for an EU visa here!
Travel medical insurance: It covers all medical emergencies with hospital treatment and return travel to the home country due to medical emergencies up to 30,000 euros. The insurance must be valid in all Schengen countries and must be taken out before collecting the visa.
Proof of accommodation: A document showing where you will be living in the Schengen area, such as a rental agreement.
Employment contract: An employment contract signed between you and your future employer who is located in the Schengen area.
Proof of academic qualifications: In the form of diplomas, certificates, grade reports, etc.
Proof of language skills: Most countries want you to adapt, even if you are only going to work there for a year. Therefore, many of them require that you meet a certain level of proficiency in the official language.
Please note that these are only the basic requirements that you must meet in order to obtain a work visa to Europe. Each of the Schengen member countries, as well as other European countries outside this zone, have their own additional requirements.
We are dealing with 3 types of European work permit
– Skilled Work Permit
– Semi Skilled Work Permit
– Unskilled Work Permit