08/03/2023
What are the requirements for a European Work Visa?
The standard requirements for a European employment visa are as following:
Application Form. Fully completed and printed twice. Do not forget to sign both copies at the end!
Two identical photos. These photos should be taken within the last three months, according to the common Schengen visa photography criteria.
Valid passport. Your passport should be no older than ten years and valid for at least three more months, on the date you plan to exit the Schengen territory. Make sure it has at least two blank pages for the visa sticker.
Roundtrip flight reservation. This should indicate the dates and flight numbers of entry and exit from the Schengen area. Here you can learn more about how to book a flight reservation for EU visa application!
Travel medical insurance. Covering any medical emergency with hospital care and travel back to one’s native country due to medical emergencies, up to 30,000 euros. Insurance must be valid in all Schengen countries and purchased before picking up the visa.
Proof of Accommodation. A document that shows where you will be residing in the Schengen Area, i.e. rent agreement.
Employment contract. An employment contract signed between you and your future employer, residing in the Schengen territory.
Proof of Academic Qualifications. As diplomas, certificates, grades’ transcript etc.
Please note that these are only the basic requirements that you will have to provide in order to get a work visa to Europe. Each of the Schengen member countries, as well as other European states outside of this zone, have their additional requirements.