European Countries

Yes, a work visa allows you to bring your dependents with you as long as you have the financial means to support them and an accommodation place. This includes the following family members:

• Spouse.
• Children (usually under the age of 18 or 21).
• Children over the age of 18 who cannot take care of themself due to severe health conditions.
• Parents (who depend on you).

*Certain European countries will allow you to bring your family members with you after spending a certain time in the country on a work visa.

With the right qualifications, skills, and experience, you can work any type of job you want. Most European countries have high employment rates and demands for new employees.

Here are some professions you can work with a Europe work visa:

• Engineer (software engineers, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, Software developers, cloud).
• Social worker
• Psychologist
• Lawyer
• Chemist
• Biologist
• Nurse
• Constructor
• Education (teacher, professor)
• Researcher
• Scientist
• Real estate agent
• Mechanic
• Architect and many Other Positions

Countries in Europe have created a great balance between work and personal life throughout the years, making them a top choice for job seekers around the world.

Here are some of the best European countries to work in.

Switzerland

Combining high-earning prospects and high quality of life, Switzerland remains on top of the list for employment. Switzerland’s labour law provides a maximum of 40 – 45 hours per week, depending on the sector of the employees. If you work longer hours, the overtime will be compensated with a premium of 25% or time off equivalent to the monetary premium. The salary is transferred to your bank account at the end of each month.

Germany

Germany is the largest economy in Europe. The country has some of the largest companies in the world and German companies that offer many job opportunities. The legal working time is 8 hours per day, except for Sunday. Germany offers paid sick leaves of up to six weeks, paid vacation time, and paternity leave, and any overtime work will be compensated by the employer.

Norway

About 70% of the population in Norway is in the labour force, creating a healthy job market for the country. Norway employers are obliged to pay their employees at the end of each month for the hours worked. If the employee has worked more than the designated hours, he/she will be entitled to a supplement of at least 40% of the agreed hourly pay. In Norway, normal working hours are 9 hours within 24 hours, leading to 40 hours per week.

Luxembourg

Luxembourg has a maximum working hour of 40 hours per week (exceptions exist in specific branches), and overtime is entitled to extra pay. Employees in Luxembourg are entitled to 4 weeks of paid holidays per year after three months of work. You will be entitled to paid maternity, parental, and sick leave. Luxembourg’s employment law prevents employers from discriminating against employees based on sex, nationality, religion, race, or ethnic origin.

Denmark

Denmark leads the list for good work-life balance, and Danish law prohibits discrimination in the labour market. The country offers ten schemes that you can choose based on your qualifications and skills. The working hours per week are 37 in most sectors, mandated through the employment contract, and any overtime hours in excess of 37 hours per week are paid depending on the agreement. You are also entitled to five weeks of paid holiday per year.