How to get a Europe Work Visa for Indians?

Europe, a land of opportunities, is an ideal destination for Indians to Work Abroad. But, how to get a Europe Work Visa? If you are interested to work in any of European countries, then you need to apply for a National D-type Work Visa which allows you to work in that particular country in Schengen region. [Check the Eligibility & Process below]

If your stay is related to work and your trip will be less than 90days, you can avail to a short-term work visa where you need to submit valid proof of your business and provide evidence that you will leave the nation after the work.

If your work exceed 90 days, you may need to apply for a Long term work visa Type D and must avail this within three months following the arrival.

European Union countries have a great demand for skilled professionals. They lure the foreign professionals with skills that are in shortage in their countries. Grab this opportunity to work in European countries with work visas.

Here are some of the work visas for European countries that allow Indians to work on the continent.

• Italy Work Visa for Indians
• Spain Work Visa for Indians
• France Work Visa for Indians
• Sweden Work visa for Indians & more

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Along with that, two other options let you work in Europe.

• European Blue Card

  The European blue card allows you to work in 25 of the EU's 28 member states. The United Kingdom, Ireland, and Denmark are the only nations that do not issue this type of work permit. University graduation or at least five years of professional experience, as well as a job offer paying at least 150 percent of the country's minimum wage and lasting at least one year, are required. A European Blue Card will cost you €140.

  After 18 months on a Blue Card, workers can apply for a new Blue Card in a different nation. After two years, candidates with a blue card can usually change jobs with their present employer or begin working for a different business in the same country. Certain countries are more restricted when it comes to shifting careers and firms.

• Schengen Visa

  A Schengen visa for Indian Citizen does not allow you to work, but it is a short-term visa that allows travelers to travel to one or more Schengen nations for tourism or business. The Schengen consulate can give you a single-entry visa, a double-entry visa, or a multiple-entry visa depending on your reasons for visiting the Schengen nations and the frequency of your travels.

What are the Eligibility Requirements for Europe Work Visa?

Each country has individual work visas ad their requirements also differ. Some of the general work visa requirements for Europe are,

• Age must be more than 21 years
• Candidates must have a bachelor's degree or education qualifications that are required for the job in Europe
• A candidate’s skills must be under the skill shortage list which increases the chances of securing a visa
• Good conduct in the background check is mandatory
• Candidates must be able to prove their financial stability

What documents do I need to obtain a Europe work visa?

Here is the list of general document requirements for a European employment visa:

• Application Form. Fully completed visa application form. Take a printout and sign both copies at the end.
• Two passport photos, which were taken recently with all the measurements as required by the visa application.
• A valid passport.
• Reserved flight tickets for the roundtrip.
• A travel medical insurance that is covering all medical emergencies with hospital care and travel till you fly back to your native country, up to 30,000 Euros. Insurance must be taken before securing the visa and must be valid in all European countries.
• Proof of Accommodation. A rent agreement or a document that proves your accommodation in Europe.
• A valid employment contract from a recognized employer in Europe. For an employee, its suggested to get a No Objection letter from your previous employer. For a self-employee, copy of business license and last six month Company’s bank statement are mandatory.
• All academic transcripts need to be submitted such as diplomas, certificates, grades, etc.
• Proof of English language proficiency. Along with English, some nations even ask for language proficiency in their official language.

How do I get a European work permit?

Here are the steps for the Europe Work visa application process.

• Check whether the country you are planning to work in has an Employment Visa or accepts a Europe Blue card or accepts a Schengen visa.
• Verify your eligibility for the Employment Visa for the country where you got offered a job in Europe.
• Make sure you meet all the criteria for a Europe work visa as some countries need a valid employment offer before applying for a visa.
• Arrange all the required documents for an employment visa for Europe.
• Visit the European official website to apply for the visa. Fill out the application form duly with proper information.
• Schedule a visa interview at your nearest consulate.
• Attend the visa interview on the scheduled date with the documents required.
• Wait for the decision on your visa application.

How much does it Cost to get a Europe Work Visa?

The price of a Schengen work visa varies depending on the country:

• France Work Visa costs €99.
• Germany Work Permit costs €75.
• Spain work visa costs $67.

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As a result of inflation and other costs, as well as policy changes, these costs may change over time.

Source: Europe

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