Working in Europe on Schengen Tourist Visa
What are the chances of getting caught and the fines if someone from India/Bangladesh found working in any European Country on a tourist Schengen Visa?
One of the person I have met is working there in such scenario. I am not sure how safe it is.
Anyone here tried this or can give some kind of advice on this?
Edit: By working here might be like Self Employment, like taking Guitar classes, teaching Mandarin to some students/adults in some hostel or park or something and taking only cash. Or any other service, which can be dealt in cash and have very limited audience and cash transactions only.
Best Answer
Europe's a big place, so I'm generalizing with a wide brush here, but if you work illegally, you're likely to get exploited, the chances of getting busted are high, and the consequences are severe.
First, if you're working illegally, you have no rights. You can get paid less than minimum wage, not be paid what you were promised, be made to work illegal hours or in unsafe conditions etc, and because you're working illegally, there's nothing you can do (except quit). So this alone is a gamble and quite potentially dangerous.
Second, surprise labor inspections of industries that often employ illegal workers (restaurants, construction etc) are common, and the visas of workers are regularly checked. If you're caught working on a tourist visa, you can expect to be deported and blacklisted from returning to the EU.
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Can I work in Europe with tourist visa?
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The Schengen work visa does not exist. You can get a Schengen visa for other purposes, as tourism, visiting family and friends, business, medical purposes etc. However, you cannot get a Schengen visa to work in Europe. You are not permitted to work while holding a Schengen visa for other purposes, as well.Can I work as a tourist in Europe?
Foreigners who wish to do some remote work whilst on holiday in Europe can do so with a tourist visa, or visa-free if from an exempt country. From 2023, the ETIAS authorisation for Europe will be required for short, visa-free stays in the Schengen Area.Can I convert Schengen visa to work visa?
Some countries allow migrants to work with a Schengen visa, though most require the candidate to apply for a standard work permit instead. The Schengen visa allows migrants to travel throughout the 26 EEA countries (European Economic Area), which make up the Schengen area.THE SCHENGEN ZONE TRAVEL EXPLAINED - DIGITAL NOMAD TV
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