Country guide

Documents, support for refugees and veterans, diploma recognition, where to get help.

Poland

Moving & documents
Register with PESEL, then in the local urząd pracy. Ukrainians with UKR status can work without a separate permit.
For refugees · For veterans
Free Polish courses, help with children, legal help through city help points.
Diploma recognition
Diplomas are recognised through NAWA; some trades only need a translated certificate.

Ukraine

Moving & documents
Most services are in Дія: certificates, veteran status, payments, and registering as unemployed.
For refugees · For veterans
Veterans: free retraining, grants for your own small business, psychological help. Ask the employment service.
Diploma recognition
For work abroad order an official translation and an apostille before you leave, if you can.

Germany

Moving & documents
Anmeldung (address), tax number, health insurance, then register at the Agentur für Arbeit.
For refugees · For veterans
Integration courses with German lessons are paid for you, and job coaches are free.
Diploma recognition
Use Anerkennung-in-Deutschland to check how your profession is recognised.

Czechia

Moving & documents
Temporary protection visa, then register with the labour office (Úřad práce) for free courses.
For refugees · For veterans
Regional centres for integration help with housing, school places and Czech lessons.
Diploma recognition
Nostrification through a Czech university or the ministry for regulated professions.

United Kingdom

Moving & documents
You need a National Insurance number and the right to work. Universal Credit helps while you search.
For refugees · For veterans
Jobcentre Plus gives a free work coach; Access to Work pays for equipment if you have a disability.
Diploma recognition
UK ENIC compares your diploma with the British system.

Ireland

Moving & documents
Get a PPS number, then register with Intreo for job help and payments.
For refugees · For veterans
Free English classes through ETB and support for people under temporary protection.
Diploma recognition
NARIC Ireland gives a free comparison of your qualification.

Sweden

Moving & documents
Personnummer or coordination number, then register at Arbetsförmedlingen.
For refugees · For veterans
SFI gives free Swedish lessons; the employment service pays for some training programmes.
Diploma recognition
UHR evaluates foreign diplomas free of charge.
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