Work permits
Information and practical advice about work permits across Europe.
EXPLAINED: How the EU's new Talent Pool for non-EU jobseekers will work
The launch of the ‘EU Talent Pool’ has moved a step closer. It will be the first digital platform that will match vacancies in shortage occupations in EU countries with non-EU jobseekers.
What workers in Austria need to know about sick leave rules
Employees in Austria are entitled to sick leave, but rules on pay, termination, and sick pay applications can be complex. Here’s what to know.
How Austria's new government plans to tighten integration and citizenship rules
Austria’s new government plans to introduce stricter language and integration requirements, tougher citizenship rules, and changes to work permits.
Austria ramps up skilled worker immigration to fill labour market gaps
Austria is expanding skilled worker immigration, with rising RWR Card approvals and new qualification recognition measures.
'Tinder for jobs': EU's new job scheme for non-EU workers moves step closer
The creation of a common EU Talent Pool platform, in which non-EU nationals can register their profiles and find jobs across the 27 member states, has moved a step closer to reality.
EU to ease rules around the 'single permit' for non-EU workers
The European Parliament has pushed through changes that will ease the rules around the EU's so-called 'single permit' for third country nationals.
How Austria plans to cut the time it takes to get a work permit
Austria's Labour Minister has announced the government intends to significantly increase the number of 'Red-White-Red' work permits, over the next few years.
How Austria could make it easier for skilled foreigners to get a work permit
The Austrian chancellor and head of centre-right ÖVP party wants to make the process for the Red-White-Red residence permit more modern and straightforward.
REVEALED: The new scheme to help non-EU nationals find jobs in Europe
The European Commission has proposed a shared 'EU talent pool' as part of a package of new measures to make it easier for skilled workers to come to the EU to work.
COMPARED: What salary do you need to get a work permit in different European countries?
Several countries in Europe are reducing the salaries people from outside the EU need to be eligible for a work visa, although one – Sweden – is raising the threshold. Here's a comparison of current rules in the countries covered by The Local.
How Austria is making it easier for non-EU workers to get residence permits
Austria needs more workers, as around 124,000 jobs are currently vacant, but skilled migrants have trouble getting a permit. The government wants to change that.
Reader question: How can foreign doctors practise medicine in Austria?
If you are a doctor moving to Austria, there are a few legal requirements you need to follow before starting your medical practice. Here is what you should know.
Red-White-Red: How Austria is simplifying work permits for non-Europeans
Meeting the criteria for Austria’s fixed-term settlement and employment card is about to become easier following a recent vote in Parliament.
EXPLAINED: What are the main obstacles to finding a job when moving to an EU country?
Moving to another country is never easy, as it requires going through cultural changes and administrative formalities. It can be even more complicated when looking for a job.