Many people consider Europe a place of opportunities, and European countries are constantly ranked high in many fields and are some of the most well-developed countries globally. The constant development of countries has created many work opportunities for Europeans and people outside of Europe.
This has increased the number of expats moving to European countries to live and work. Luckily, Europe offers several options for people who wish to work there, with one of the most commonly issued work permits in Europe being the EU Blue Card, available in every EU country except for Denmark, Ireland, and the UK.
Non-EU nationals who wish to work in Europe, have a job offer from a European employer, and meet the qualifications set by the country they want to work in are eligible to apply for a European work visa.:
With the right qualifications and skills, you can get a work visa anywhere in Europe, but most countries have strict policies when it comes to issuing work visas. However, several European countries offer several visa options for digital nomads and freelancers.
An EU work visa is usually issued for a period of one year (12 months), and many European countries offer the possibility of extending it upon the expiry of the visa. However, the duration of your work visa depends on the country that issues the visa.
For example, Denmark can issue a work permit for up to 4 years for an indefinite job contract, whereas other countries, like Austria, can issue a work permit for up to 2 years, etc.
The requirements for a work visa change based on the country you are applying for. However, there are some basic documents that you must submit to support your visa application, such as the following: