Scenario guides
These pages group country guides around real applicant situations rather than expecting people to guess the right permit name first.
Scenarios
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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