Basically title. I have 2 YOE as a full-stack developer without degree and I am really interested in moving to Europe from non EU. Any help appreciated!
Ask HN: How to relocate to Europe as a software developer
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Re: Ask HN: How to relocate to Europe as a software developer
#2I assume the easiest method is to obtain a EU passport.
So the followup is how to get an EU passport?
If I recall correctly (read it a few years ago), some EU countries, you could buy your way into a passport. Not sure if it is still true. And I remember the larger (richer?) EU countries were not happy with the countries doing that.
Re: Ask HN: How to relocate to Europe as a software developer
#3It would be nice to narrow your search to a specific country because some EU countries are not welcoming foreigners of specific nationalities. And some others countries are saturated of foreigners (specifically from one or two countries) and there are mixins. But it changes from city to city too.
So even if you get a job in EU, better to check what is your budget. You don't want to live in a neighborhood full of immigrants with their specific "traditions".
Re: Ask HN: How to relocate to Europe as a software developer
#4Germany is a very easy to entry point for you as a software developer. The market is huge and there is shortage of good candidates. Polish up your linkedin profile and start applying for positions in germany. Good luck!
Re: Ask HN: How to relocate to Europe as a software developer
#5Some of it will depend on your country of origin/citizenship as this can either make it much easier or much harder to get a visa. Some countries have bilateral agreements to enable skilled workers to move between them. You should investigate that.
On the job side, you'd probably want to start looking for jobs that advertise relocation assistance. The exact rules and process for getting a work permit will depend on the EU country you're applying to work in.
There are often specific permits for highly skilled workers, but with no degree and 2 years experience it might be hard to make that case until you're more experienced, unless you have a specific area of expertise you can demonstrate.
Good luck!
Re: Ask HN: How to relocate to Europe as a software developer
#6I assume the easiest method is to obtain a EU passport. So the followup is how to get an EU passport? If I recall correctly (read it a few years ago), some EU countries, you could buy your way into a passport. Not sure if it is still true. And I remember the larger (richer?) EU countries were not happy with the countries doing that.
> I assume the easiest method is to obtain a EU passport.
I am... not sure this is true, and I'm not sure why you would think it is? Usually its much easier to obtain a work visa than a passport.
Re: Ask HN: How to relocate to Europe as a software developer
#7Germany is a very easy to entry point for you as a software developer. The market is huge and there is shortage of good candidates. Polish up your linkedin profile and start applying for positions in germany. Good luck!
It's just that the pay is abysmal and locals hate immigrants :)
Re: Ask HN: How to relocate to Europe as a software developer
#8It's absurdly easy, just look for a job that qualifies for Green Card (almost any developer job is).
Caveat: since you are assumingly planning to immigrate from a poor country, you should remember that immigration will most certainly lower your living standard for a while or maybe forever, and certainly and forever lower your social standing.
Re: Ask HN: How to relocate to Europe as a software developer
#9Germany is a very easy to entry point for you as a software developer. The market is huge and there is shortage of good candidates. Polish up your linkedin profile and start applying for positions in germany. Good luck!
It's just that the pay is abysmal and locals hate immigrants :)
They don't and the pay is fine. Don't act like a d** and you'll be fine.
Re: Ask HN: How to relocate to Europe as a software developer
#10Do you count the UK or just EU countries? London still has top class developer jobs going, but I assume it's much harder to get in nowadays.