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Skilled worker with a job offer

Blue Card, skilled-worker permits, and other employer-backed routes for qualified hires.

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Research appointment

Researcher routes tied to a host institution, contract, or formal hosting agreement.

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Company transfer

Intra-company transfer routes for employees moving within the same multinational group.

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Job seeker without a contract yet

Countries that support entering first and searching locally before securing qualifying employment.

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Seasonal worker

Fixed-term seasonal routes for peak-demand work in sectors like tourism, agriculture, and hospitality.

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Self-employed professional or founder

Routes for founders, freelancers, contractors, and other applicants working on their own account.

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Remote worker for a foreign employer

Permits for people living in Europe while working remotely for a foreign employer or foreign clients.

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