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As a citizen of an EU country you can work anywhere in the EU – and in Iceland, Norway and Switzerland – without a work permit, on the same terms as local workers. You can stay for up to 6 months looking for a job and must register your residence after 3 months.
Studying in the EU on a student permit? EU law lets you work at least 15 hours a week during your studies and stay at least 9 months after graduation to look for a job or start a business. Then the EU Blue Card or a national work permit takes over.
Summer and seasonal jobs, Erasmus+ traineeships (also for one year after graduation), the paid 5-month Blue Book traineeship at the European Commission and ALMA for young people out of work. Never pay to get a job – and where to turn for free help.
Based on official EU information: EURES, Your Europe – work and retirement, Europass, the European Commission and EU law (EUR-Lex). Rules can change – check the official sources before you move. Updated: October 2026.
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