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European Union Employment Visa

ICT Lions can help you or your employees work or reside in Europe, in the European Union. Each of the Schengen member countries has its own visa policies, which policies differ from one country to the other. The employment visa programs in the European countries have been established to cover the labor needs of the respective countries and fill job shortages.Therefore, employment visa criteria and requirements, as well as the application process, depend a lot on the labor needs of each country.

 

Who needs a visa to work in Europe?

 

Citizens of the USA, Australia, Canada, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, as well as EU citizens do not need to apply for a work visa to Europe. However, upon arriving at the country where they will be working, they have to apply for their residence and work permit.
Citizens of other countries must apply and get an employment visa before entering the Schengen territories for work purposes.

 

How to get a European Work Visa

 

To get a European work visa, follow the steps listed below:

 

  • Check what Employment Visas the country where you wish to work offers.
  • Figure out if you qualify for a work visa to EU.
  • Meet the criteria for an EU work visa. Some of the countries will require from you to get a job prior to applying for a visa. Make sure you fulfill these kinds of requirements before applying to get the visa.
  • Collect the required documents for an employment visa.
  • Schedule a visa interview.
  • Attend the interview with all the required documents with you.
  • Wait for you visa to be processed!
Keep in mind that this is only the standard procedure to apply for an employment visa in Europe. The exact process may differ from one country to the other.Where to apply for a European Working Visa
Submit your visa application at the body that represents the country where you will be working, in your country of residence.

 

This body could be one of the following:

 

  • Their embassy
  • Their consulate
  • A visa application center
In case you need to enter the Schengen Area for a short stay, we can also provide help with that.

 

When to Apply for a Visa to Work in Europe

 

You are highly advised to apply for a work visa to Europe at least two months prior to your trip to the Schengen country where you plan to work in. The reason for that, is because the European embassies make take six weeks to process an employment visa application. In extraordinary cases, the processing time may be extended up to 12 weeks.

 

How long is a work visa valid

 

Most European Work Visas are valid for one year. Still, in most countries, the visa holders have the chance to apply for a visa extension, upon the expiration of their visa.The validity of your visa, as well as a few other details will be written in the visa sticker affixed in your passport. 

 

Can I extend an EU work permit?

 

You will be able to extend an EU work permit in most countries. There is an application process and some required documents, which you will have to collect and submit at the competent authorities in your European country of residence, prior to your visa / residence permit expiration.

 

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