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Germany
EU Blue Card
For university graduates with a job offer above the salary threshold. A lower threshold applies to IT and shortage roles. Work experience can replace a degree for IT specialists.
Usually 1–3 months
Visa guides
How work visas work, country by country
A short overview to help you plan. Rules change, so always check the official immigration website before you apply.
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Netherlands
Highly Skilled Migrant (Kennismigrant)
The employer must be a recognised sponsor with the IND. Processing is fast and a 30% tax ruling may apply.
Often 2–4 weeks
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Finland
Specialist residence permit
For experts with a higher salary. The fast track applies to specialists, growth company employees and their families.
Fast track around 2 weeks
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Estonia
D-visa / temporary residence for work
Startups and tech companies can hire with simplified rules. Many employers help with paperwork and relocation.
Usually a few weeks
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UK
Skilled Worker visa
The employer needs a sponsor licence and must issue a Certificate of Sponsorship. Salary and skill thresholds apply.
Usually 3–8 weeks
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Sweden
Work permit
Employers certified with the Migration Agency get faster processing. The job must meet union-level pay and insurance terms.
Varies; certified employers are faster
How we verify jobs
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We collect tech jobs from public company career pages across Europe.
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We keep a job only when the ad offers visa sponsorship, a work permit or relocation support.
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We remove ads that say “no sponsorship” or “must already have the right to work”.