Living in other EU countries while being on a work visa

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If I have a work visa from one EU member state and my work is remote, can I live in other EU member states for longer than 90 days out of 180, or is it possible to actually live in other EU member states for as long as my EU work permit is valid?



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Strictly speaking, you can't even work from another EU country for 90 days out of 180, unless your contract says so. Those days are meant for personal travel only. You are unlikely to get caught or have actual problems right away while working remotely, but getting into trouble someday is indeed possible.

For instance, if your employer gives you a faulty laptop, you get an electric shock and end up in a hospital, you will be entitled to the statutory work-related accident insurance. You will be paid while you are unable to work, and will receive free medical/rehabilitation treatment in order to be able to get back to work.

If the accident happens in another country, you will not receive the same compensation / treatment, or may have to pay out of the pocket for some of it. Your employer may also be fined for not paying insurance fees in the country where you actually worked, and if they didn't authorize you to work abroad, they may try to get that money back by suing you for damages. Finally, you may be fined by one of the countries involved (or both) for non-compliance with immigration policies and have your work permit revoked.

Even if there is no accident, if your employer finds out you're abroad while working for them, this will very likely be considered a violation of company policy or your contract, because your behavior creates potential legal trouble. You will be reprimanded, or, if you do it repeatedly, fired for cause.




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Can you work in one EU country and live in another?

Introduction. If you are a citizen of the European Union (EU), you have the right to live and work in any other EU country. In general, you and your dependents cannot be refused permission to land in another EU country.

Can I live in 2 EU countries?

As a long-term resident in one EU country, can I live and work in a second EU country? Yes. You can stay in a second EU country for more than three months for purposes including work, study or training, if you apply for and are granted a residence permit in this second country.

Can I work in other EU countries with Germany permanent resident?

With a permanent residence permit, you may stay in another EU country for up to 90 days but are not allowed to live or work there.

Do I need a visa to work in another European country?

Who needs a visa to work in Europe? Citizens of the USA, Australia, Canada, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, as well as EU citizens do not need to apply for a work visa to Europe. However, upon arriving at the country where they will be working, they have to apply for their residence and work permit.



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