How and where do I go to get a 1 year job permit to work in Europe.?

Question

I'm going to Europe next month and I am thinking of working there how do I get a job there. Such as in Amsterdam or France.

Answer 1

Generally, for a work visa, you will have to have a job before you go. The company has to file with the government and receive paperwork which is then provided to you for your visa application.

If you're an EU citizen, you have the right to move and work anywhere within the EU although there may be some minor bureaucratic hoops to go through for residency. However, it's much more difficult if you're from outside the EU. Someone mentioned working holiday visas - those are pretty good and generally available to citizens of Canada and Australia. However, if you're from the US, they are not possible because the US doesn't offer such opportunities to citizens of the EU.

This is the link from the Netherlands Embassy website for information on immigration to the Netherlands including work permits. If you're from another country, check the website for the Embassy or consulate in your country. http://www.ind.nl/EN/index.asp. There are other interesting links on the website as well: http://www.netherlands-embassy.org/artic...

These are similar sites for France:

http://www.consulfrance-houston.org/arti... note that under the long stay visa section, this specifically says that the employer has to contact the government agency for the work permit.

http://gofrance.about.com/cs/relocating/...

There's visa information for Italy here: http://www.esteri.it/visti/home_eng.asp

http://www.workpermit.com/italy/italy.ht...

Jobs are not easy to come by here in Europe if you're not a European citizen. The paperwork burden on the company makes it not worth there while to attempt to hire outside the EU. Further, there are quotas for foreign workers every year and more applicants that openings. You need to have special skills not readily available here to get permission.

That isn't to say you shouldn't try. Just don't expect it to be easy. A good place to research this type of move is the expat community websites in the countries you're interested in. Some include:

http://www.expatica.com/

http://www.expatfocus.com/expatriate-for...

http://www.minbuza.nl/en/welcome/comingt...

http://www.alloexpat.com/moving_to_nethe...

http://www.francethisway.com/wp/category...

http://www.expatintelligence.com/expat-f...

http://www.alloexpat.com/moving_to_franc...

Answer 2

Depending on your age and country of origin, you could apply for a working holiday visa (WHV).  But, if you going next month, you've left this much too late.  

Without a EU passport your chance of finding or being allowed to work is just about zero unless you have some skills or qualifications to offer that are not available in Europe.

Answer 3

try an Embassy!

Answer 4

Contact an Embassy or Consulate of the country where you are.

Normally you cannot get your work permit unless you have a job offer by letter.

It's a long process for non-EU nationals, so I would reconsider the idea until you were fully qualified.

Answer 5

Call the consulate or embassy in your state.  If it's Italy you're visiting, call the Italian consulate or embassy in your major city.  They'll help you.

Answer 6

Call the embasy at your home country and inquire

hope this helps