belgic

Hi guys,

I have always dreamed of living in Europe. I work in architecture and speak English and a bit f French. My preference is the UK but I’m open minded.

I am in my late twenties so I figure better do it sooner rather than later.

Anyone with an idea/s of how I can start this process? Ideally I would like to find a job in my field first. I know it will take a couple of years but I want to get the ball rolling.

thursdaysd

You might start with "Living and Working in Britain" by David Hampshire. There are similar books for some European countries. But your biggest problem will be getting a work permit/visa. For that you need to look at the embassy web pages.

Traveler_Nick

Start with getting your credentials converted. The UK consulate would be your first stop.

You're young enough for the Youth worker holiday visa. Apply for that. You'll be allowed to work for six months and holiday for six more. It'll give you enough time to make some contacts. Learn if you like things or if it's just a dream that should remain a dream.

After the year you'll likely need to go back to Canada and apply for a normal visa. Not only is it an ideal to have a job before applying you'll NEED a job offer. It won't be easy. It's not like Europe is short of young architects.

ribeirasacra

double post: Moving to Europe from Canada

Nonconformist

Well, they were advised there to start their own new thread so it seems unfair to criticise them for doing that.

thursdaysd

@Noncomformist - exactly!

janisj

Before criticizing the -- did you happen to notice that thread is nine years old?

The OP did exactly the right thing.