I would like to go there and apply for internships/jobs for this summer and I was just wondering if you needed a visa or permit to work there. Also do you need this permit BEFORE you enter Great Britain or can you obtain it while you're there? Thanks! WOW! Thanks guys!!! :)
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Unless you have a skill that is desperately needed in this country, you cannot get a job unless it can be proved that the vacancy cannot be filled by someone from the EU...seriously! If you were lucky enough to be offered a job then you would definitely need a work permit... http://www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk/workingintheuk/
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Unless you hold a European Union or UK passport, you cannot just fly into any country in Europe and interview for jobs. Well, you can, but they won't hire you. Since you are not an EU citizen, they have a duty to "protect" their own citizens where employment is concerned. If you have a highly specialized skill that is in demand, that may be different. As an example, if you wanted to teach English in Europe, the company would have to prove there is no one else in the EU who could do that job, since you would be taking a job away from an EU passport holder. So obviously an English or Irish citizen could do that job as a native speaker, so you would not be needed. If you were willing to work under the table, you could find someone willing to hire you, but be careful that they don't take advantage of you. They will not offer you any benefits and can use the employment against you (if you don't work X hours, they could fire you, etc). You can show up in England and stay for 90 days (If it is the same as mainland Europe) as a tourist and see what happens but be aware it will be hard. A lot of Aussies come to the UK looking for casual work and they can legally live/work there. The laws were more lax in eastern Europe but even that is changing now. Good luck.
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Very difficult for an American citizen to work in the U.K. You need to research the info on the page below. Other articles may offer some help. Good Luck, this won't be easy.
