COIMBATORE, India -
Feb. 11, 2025 -
PRLog -- Studying in Europe is a dream for many international students, and an important aspect of this journey is the opportunity to stay back and work after graduation. Different European countries have varying post-study work visa policies, allowing graduates to gain valuable international work experience. Here's a breakdown of the post-study work visa rules in some of the most popular European destinations for international students:
1. Germany - International students can stay back for 18 months after graduation to find a job.
- During this period, they can take up any job while searching for one related to their degree.
- Once employed in a relevant field, they can apply for an EU Blue Card or a residence permit for employment.
2. France - Non-EU graduates with a master's degree can apply for a temporary residence permit (APS) for 12 months (extendable by another 12 months) to look for work or start a business.
- If graduates secure a job with a salary above a certain threshold, they can apply for a work visa or a talent passport.
3. Italy - Non-EU students can apply for a 12-month residence permit after graduation to seek employment.
- If they find a job, they can convert their student visa into a work permit.
4. Netherlands - International students can apply for an Orientation Year Visa (Zoekjaar) which allows them to stay and work for 12 months without job restrictions.
- After securing a job, they can switch to a highly skilled migrant permit or other work visas.
5. Ireland - Non-EU/EEA students can stay for 2 years under the Third Level Graduate Programme after completing a master's degree.
- During this time, they can work full-time and apply for a general employment permit or a critical skills employment permit.
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