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Working abroad, explained

Work permits, visas and real salaries in Europe — checked and in plain language.

Step-by-step routes, document checklists and what you would actually save each month in 40 countries. For workers from Bangladesh, South Asia, Africa and the Gulf — with the official government source linked on every country.

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Check a work-permit routePermit type, processing time and the official portal for each country.Compare salaries by jobElectrician, welder, driver, cook and more — pay ranked across Europe.Estimate what you would saveNet pay after tax, rent, food and transport — with or without housing.Read step-by-step guidesDocuments, fees and timelines from Asia, Africa and the Gulf to Europe.Spot a recruitment scamThe warning signs of fake offers and agents — before you pay anything.Find the official sourceEvery country links its government immigration page to verify against.

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How a European work permit usually works

The exact steps differ by country — each country page lists its own permit type and official portal.

  1. 1
    Get a genuine job offer

    A written contract from a real employer. Verify the company in the national business register.

  2. 2
    The employer applies for your permit

    In most countries the employer files the work permit with the labour or immigration office first.

  3. 3
    Book your visa appointment

    Apply for the national (type D) visa at the embassy or its official visa application centre.

  4. 4
    Submit documents and biometrics

    Passport, permit approval, contract, qualifications, police certificate and insurance as required.

  5. 5
    Travel and register

    Arrive within the visa dates, then register your address and collect your residence card.

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Salary & savings estimator

Enter a real monthly wage and a country to see net pay, realistic monthly savings and an approximate figure in BDT. Employer housing is the single biggest savings lever.

Europe Salary & Savings Calculator

Reviewed Jun 2026
Est. monthly savings
€1,066 /mo
Net pay
€1,406
Yearly savings
€12,792
Net pay after tax€1,406
Accommodation (employer-paid)€0
Food−€220
Transport & misc−€120
Monthly savings€1,066

≈ ৳136,448 / month at ~128 BDT per EUR (rate changes daily). How it works: net = (gross + overtime) × the country's typical take-home rate; savings = net − accommodation − food − transport. Figures are indicative estimates, exclude personal tax circumstances and employer-specific terms, and must be confirmed against a real offer.

Recruitment scam warning signs

  • You are asked to pay a “job guarantee”, “visa processing” or placement fee to an agent.
  • The offer comes by WhatsApp or social media with no verifiable employer or contract.
  • The salary is far above the country’s typical pay for that job.
  • You are told to enter on a tourist visa and “change it later”.
  • The agent keeps your passport or asks for money to a personal account.

Never pay for a job offer you cannot verify. Check the employer and the permit with the official immigration authority of the destination country — every country page links it.

How we keep the information reliable

1Official sources first

Each country entry links its government or immigration portal.

2Estimates are labelled

Salaries and savings are modelled ranges, never presented as quotes.

3Savings, not just pay

We show what is left after rent, food and transport.

4Dated and reviewed

Register figures last verified June 2026.