Work permits

Information and practical advice about work permits across Europe.

Sweden Democrat leader: ‘We don’t want unions to control work permits’

WORK PERMITS

READER QUESTION: How long can I stay out of Switzerland and keep my residency rights?

If you are planning to leave Switzerland for a while, it is good to ensure that being out of the country won't affect your residency. This is what you should know.

WORK PERMITS

What are my rights while I wait for my Swedish residence permit to be extended?

HEALTH

Reader question: How can foreign doctors practise medicine in Austria?

READER QUESTIONS

Reader question: How do you meet the requirements for a sambo visa?

WORKING IN SWITZERLAND

Which countries does Switzerland have working holiday visa agreements with?

IMMIGRATION

EXPLAINED: What are the main obstacles to finding a job when moving to an EU country?

ALMEDALEN 2022

Migration minister: ‘We don’t want people to be just semi-Swedes’

WORK PERMITS

Swedish government’s work permit plan an ‘absolute catastrophe’ for business

RESIDENCY PERMITS

What’s the difference between temporary and permanent residence in Norway?

WORKING IN SWITZERLAND

EXPLAINED: How to get a working holiday visa in Switzerland

WORK PERMITS

What do we know about labour market tests for Swedish work permits?