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Free movement of workers

The free movement of workers is one of the fundamental freedoms of the EU. As a national of an EU member state, including Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland, you have the right to freely chooseyour workplacewithin these states. You do notneed a work permit. You have the same access to employment in any other of the aforementioned states as nationals of that state. This means that you and your family members have a right of residencethere to pursue your employment. As a national of one of the above-mentioned states, you may also enter another member state and stay there to look for work. However, the right to freedom of movement to look for work only exists for a period of up to 6 months and beyond that only as long as you can prove that you are still looking for work and have a reasonable prospect of being hired in accordance with Section 2 (2) No. 1a of the Freedom of Movement Act/EU.

The EURES networkof European employment services and other labor market service providers will support you in your search for a job, training position or internship in another European country. The EURES advisers, who are networked throughout Europe, support jobseekers and advice seekers with information and placement offers.

The EURES portall offers the opportunity for self-information and to set up your own applicant profile in order to search specifically for jobs.

• § Section 2(2)(1a) of the Freedom of Movement Act/EU
• EURES portal