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Getting a visa isn't impossible, but you need a good reason. I got a working visa through my university, but many people can get 'artist's visas, which allow th
by maneesh 15y ago
Getting a visa isn't impossible, but you need a good reason. I got a working visa through my university, but many people can get 'artist's visas, which allow them to stay if they are practicing any sort of art (photography, djing, music, whatever). These artist visas are not so difficult to get.
A residence permit is also quite easy. But a working visa can be difficult----you need to be sponsored first.
- artmageddon 15y agoI haven't been a university student for some time, but everything you listed in your blog entry seems intriguing. Any idea how difficult it is for programmers with a few years experience + degree to get a visa there? Also, what is the duration on them? I liked the article, btw!
- maneesh 15y agoprogrammers need a job to get a visa, and it's not the easiest thing in the world...but it's easier than most places! Check out monster.com even, or try to find startups via HN.
- darklajid 15y agoCareful with that recommendation. I've got a friend from the eastern part of Europe (if you still consider it part of Europe in the first place). He came to DE on one of those things and is currently fighting an expensive lawsuit to be able to stay. He is a great artist (musician) and earns more money than I did in DE as a developer, but for some reason he's still supposed to 'go home' now. Yes, this is a single data point and you should not believe random strangers on the internet.
- ronnier 15y agoWhy would you not consider it apart of Europe?