Profession guides

Working in Europe by profession

Understand the EU regulation status of your profession, which countries require qualification recognition, and which permit routes are available to you.

Professions

9 profession guides

Select your profession to see regulation status, best destination countries, and relevant work permit routes.

Software Engineer

Unregulated

Permit routes, salary thresholds, and best countries for software engineers and developers moving to Europe.

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Nurse

Regulated EU

Qualification recognition, permit routes, and best countries for nurses moving to work in Europe.

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Doctor

Regulated EU

Qualification recognition, permit routes, and best countries for doctors and physicians moving to Europe.

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Architect

Regulated EU

Qualification recognition, permit routes, and best countries for architects moving to work in Europe.

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Civil Engineer

Regulated (varies)

Permit routes, regulation status, and best countries for civil engineers moving to work in Europe.

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Teacher

Regulated EU

Qualification recognition, permit routes, and best countries for teachers moving to work in Europe.

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Researcher

Unregulated

The EU researcher permit, hosting agreements, and best countries for researchers and academics moving to Europe.

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Accountant

Regulated (varies)

Permit routes, regulation status, and best countries for accountants and finance professionals moving to Europe.

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Lawyer

Regulated EU

Work permit options and qualification recognition for lawyers and legal professionals moving to Europe.

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