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Moving from the UK to Europe for Work: Visa Options

Each European country runs its own work permits, with the EU Blue Card available for highly qualified workers in most EU states. Your UK visa does not give you rights in the EU.

EU Blue Card

For qualified workers with a job offer meeting a salary threshold.

Germany Opportunity Card

Points-based job-search residence for eligible skilled people.

National permits

Countries like the Netherlands, Ireland and Poland have their own routes.

Recognition

Degrees and regulated professions may need official recognition.

Choosing a European country

Rules differ widely. Germany offers the EU Blue Card, skilled worker visas and the Opportunity Card. Ireland uses Critical Skills and General Employment Permits. The Netherlands has a Highly Skilled Migrant scheme through recognised sponsors. We compare these for your occupation.

Getting your qualifications recognised

Germany and several other countries require your degree to be recognised or comparable before some visas. Regulated professions such as nursing need a professional licence in that country, often with language requirements.

Protect yourself from visa and job fraud

A job offer or offer letter does not extend your visa by itself. You still need a genuine employer, a real role and a successful application through the official government process.

  • Never pay anyone to "buy" a job offer, sponsorship certificate or visa
  • Check the employer on the official register or company registry of that country
  • Be wary of offers with no interview, no contract, or pressure to pay quickly
  • Never submit false, altered or backdated documents — refusals and bans can follow

How Siddhivinayak Overseas helps

We check your profile against the route, explain what the official rules require, and help you prepare a complete, accurate application. We also introduce suitable candidates to employers registered in the destination country that are recruiting for genuine roles.

The employer interviews you and decides whether to hire you, and the government decides your visa. Where the destination country requires immigration advice to come from a registered or authorised professional, that advice is given by our partner lawyers.

  • Eligibility check against current official rules
  • Introductions to registered employers with genuine vacancies — you are never charged for a job offer
  • CV, document checklist and application preparation
  • Interview preparation for employer and visa stages
  • Written, itemised fees before you pay anything

Eligibility snapshot

  • Recognised degree or vocational qualification
  • Job offer meeting the country's salary and role rules (for most permits)
  • Language skills where required
  • Health insurance and proof of funds where required

Documents checklist

  • Passport and UK residence documents
  • Degree and recognition certificates
  • Employment contract or job offer
  • CV and references
  • Police certificates

How we help you

  1. Step 1

    Eligibility check

    We review your current visa, qualifications, experience and English.

  2. Step 2

    Plan

    Suitable routes, official requirements, realistic timelines and costs.

  3. Step 3

    Employer stage

    Applications and interviews with registered employers, where the route needs one.

  4. Step 4

    Application

    Complete documents, submitted through the official process.

Frequently asked questions

More openings in other countries

Besides our urgent vacancies, we also receive regular job openings for work visas in many other countries. Tell us the country and job you are interested in and our team will share the openings currently available for your profile.

Important information

Siddhivinayak Overseas provides information, counselling and application-preparation support for applicants exploring lawful study, work and migration pathways.

Ready to start your overseas journey?

Book a free consultation with our Surat counsellors. We will assess your profile and map the right study or work visa pathway.