Working in Europe after Brexit…
The common conception of life after Brexit was that doing anything such as working and moving abroad would become more complicated. However, this doesn’t stop the European jobseekers from wanting to move abroad to work.
Madison Bridge has highlighted the factor’s we believe are relevant to candidates that stand out the most when considering making the move.
The right to work
You’ll need a work permit to work in most EU countries if you’re a UK citizen as well as a job offer from your new country of residence. This will allow you to apply for a visa to move there.
Additionally, the government website advises all UK nationals living abroad to read the ‘living in country guides’ this includes advice on residency, health and benefits and other specific advice the candidate may need.
If you were legally living in an EU country before 1 January 2021, your right to work will be protected if you are still living there. This is also covered if you were living in a different EU country or the UK. This means you have the same rights as the nationals of your new place of living, this means receiving benefits such as working conditions, pay and social security. This will stay in place until 30 June 2021. Those who wish to remain working in the UK after that date will need to apply under the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) for settled or pre-settled status.
Skilled Worker Visa
Non-EU nationals will require a visa and will need to be sponsored by an employer. Once sponsored by your employer, the candidate can now go ahead and apply for the Skilled Worker Visa. This requires a solid job offer meeting specific requirements from a licensed sponsor. There are some mandatory checks in places such as criminal record checks and English proficiency.
Tier 2 (ICT) Visa
This is an alternative to the Skilled worker route mentioned above. This means that key workers and graduates’ roles within larger companies can transfer temporarily between different branches. This visa type has a few changes post-Brexit. This involves a relaxation of the ‘cooling off’ rule, as well as an option to switch between each visa type without leaving the UK.
Now that you have a snippet of what it takes to move and work abroad… we recommend you do thorough research as having all the information you need will save you far more money and effort.
At Madison Bridge, we’re always here to help you take the leap of faith. You never know your dream tech role could be waiting on the other side of visas and Brexit news…