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Visa and Entry conditionshttps://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/information/coming-europe?utm_source=chatgpt.comRegardless of your nationality or career stage—PhD student, postdoctoral, established, or leading researcher—a wide range of resources and support measures are in place to ensure that your relocation goes as smoothly as possible.EURAXESS offers the support and opportunities you need to advance your career in Europe.Discover the practicalities of coming to Europe, including visa and entry conditions, residence permits, hosting, and EU and national regulations.If you are a researcher from outside the EU considering a move to Europe, it’s important to know that both the European Union and its Member States are working to make the process clearer and easier. Immigration policy in the EU is a shared competence, meaning that both the European Union and its Member States have the authority to legislate and adopt legally binding acts in this area. In recent years, EU Member States have significantly expanded tailored visa and residence initiatives to attract global research talent. These programs are designed to cut red tape, accelerate entry procedures, and offer long-term security for researchers.The EU Immigration Portal is an online resource that provides up-to-date, practical information on both EU-wide and national immigration rules, tailored to different types of professionals, including researchers. It offers detailed, country specific guidance on admission requirements, necessary documents, and application procedures. Available in multiple languages, the portal serves as a comprehensive and user friendly guide for navigating the immigration process across the EU.In addition, for guidance tailored to the specific country you’re moving to, visit the EURAXESS national information page to explore natinoal entry conditions, visa procedures, and support services.EU Immigration Portal EURAXESS Country InformationStudents and Researchers DirectiveThe Directive (EU) 2016/801 addresses the conditions of entry and residence of third-country nationals, for the purposes of research, studies, training, voluntary service, pupil exchange schemes or educational projects and au pairing. A researcher is defined as: a “third-country national holding a doctoral degree or an appropriate higher education qualification which gives access to doctoral programmes, and who is selected by a research organisation for carrying out a research activity for which the above-mentioned qualification is normally required.”The Directive applies to researchers intending to stay in Europe for more than three months. For those coming for less than three months, rules on short-term visas apply. This directive sets clearer, more consistent and transparent rules, such as: Procedural guarantees: The 90-day time limit for Member States' authorities to decide on an application will make the process more straightforward and transparent.Stay after the research is completed: Researchers will be allowed to remain for up to 9 months in their Member State of residence after finalisation of their research to identify job opportunities or set up a business. This will not amount to an automatic right to work: the researcher who finds a job will have to apply for a work and residence permit.Simpler and more flexible mobility rules: will increase the possibility for researchers to move within the EU for their projects. Family members of researchers will also be granted mobility rights.The short-term mobility period should cover stays in second Member States for a maximum of 180 days in any 360-day period. The long-term mobility period should cover stays in one or several second Member States for more than 180 days.Those rules apply to researchers in both public and private organisations. Individual European countries do not have identical rules of procedure, they need to be verified for each country. While most EU member states are participating in Directive (EU) 2016/801, Ireland and Denmark have opted out and are not bound by its provisions.About the DirectiveEU Blue CardAn EU Blue Card gives highly-qualified workers from outside the EU the opportunity to live and work in an EU Member State, provided they hold the necessary higher professional qualifications, or, where appropriate, higher professional skills, and an employment contract or a binding job offer for at least six months with a salary at least equal to, but no higher than 1.6 times, the average gross national annual salary of the country concerned. . The EU Blue Card applies in 25 of the 27 EU Member States. It does not apply in Denmark and IrelandMore information on the key provisions of the new EU Blue Card Directive can be found in the Summary of EU legislation – EU Blue Card(for example eligibility conditions, length of validity, related rights)EU Blue CardWhat is a hosting agreement?The “hosting agreement” is an agreement signed by a public or private research organisation in the Member State and the researchers, through which they both agree to undertake a research project. The research organisation can only sign a hosting agreement with a researcher if there are funds available for the research and they are satisfied with the researcher's qualifications and skills. It must include some information, notably the title or purpose of the research activity and the start and end date of the activity or its estimated duration. Moving between European countriesOnce granted the residence permit or long-stay visa, a researcher may carry out their research not only in the country of their residence permit/long-stay visa, but also in other EU Member States under specific conditions. When a researcher moves to another EU Member State, the procedure to follow varies based on the destination country and the duration of their stay: Short-Term Mobility (Up to 6 Months) Researchers planning to conduct research in another EU Member State for up to 6 months may need to submit specific documents to the national authorities. Once submitted, they can relocate immediately. Long-Term Mobility (More than 6 Months) For stays exceeding 6 months, researchers must follow country-specific procedures. Some Member States require the same process as short-term stays, while others mandate a long-term mobility permit application.Connect with EURAXESS WorldwideWould you like to link up with EURAXESS representatives outside Europe before making the move? EURAXESS Worldwide has regional hubs in Africa, ASEAN, Latin America and the Caribbean, China, India, Japan, Korea, and North America. These hubs offer international researchers tailored information, networking opportunities and practical guidance to support a smooth transition and successful research career in Europe.Explore EURAXESS Worldwide

Germany: Visa for Research Stay/Scientistshttps://daressalam.diplo.de/tz-en/service/2642780-2642780?utm_source=chatgpt.comIf you would like to go to Germany for academic research purposes you can apply for a visa for research stay.General InformationThe official website of the Federal Government of Germany Make it in Germany contains a lot of helpful information about working and living in Germany.Foreign researchers generally require a national visa to enter Germany for a planned scientific stay in the country if they wish to work in GermanyTo meet the requirements for research stay visa you will need to provide the following:have a doctoral degree (PhD) or a suitable university degree that allows access to doctorate programmes andhave been selected by a research institute in Germany in order to engage in research for which such a qualification is normally requiredyou need the research agreementNote: If you are enrolled at a German university or research institute to complete a full-time study programme leading to a doctoral degree (PhD) as the primary activity you do not qualify for a research stay visa.If you are taking part in a full-time study programme, please read the information under Study Visa for doctorate students.Required DocumentsTo apply, you will need the following original documents plus one set of copies to present at your appointment at the Embassy. We highly recommend to use the information sheet as a checklist and bring it as a print out for your appointment.Please pay attention that all Tanzanian documents issued by an authority of the state needs to be legalised.Please sort the individual sets in the order listed below.Information SheetApplication form (VIDEX)In your application form (VIDEX) you enter all the information about your entry and your stay in Germany. You must complete this form and print it out once, sign and date it.If you are a minor, your legal representatives must sign the application and declare their consent.To the formPassport photoA recent biometric photo (3.5 x 4.5 cm with a light background)Information on biometric photos can be found herePassportYour passport must be signed and valid for at least one year from the date your visa is issued.Please note that the document must still have at least two blank pages (if the decision is positive, your visa will be affixed here later).Do you not have Tanzanian citizenship?If you are not a Tanzanian citizen, please provide us with your Tanzanian residence permit.Proof of your residence in TanzaniaProof of your residence in Tanzania can be, for example, a copy of your electricity bill, water bill or gas bill.or a rent contract.For non- Tanzanian nationals: Tanzanian residence permitEmployment contract or proof of a specific job offerContract of employment orProof of a specific job offer with a detailed job description or certificate of enrolment from the host German university ora hosting agreement for the realisation of a research project with the hosting German university/institution. The research agreement/relevant contract needs to contain certain information. You can find a specimen here.Proof of sufficient means of subsistenceThe applicant must have at least EUR 1027 net per month at his/her disposal for his/her stay in Germany if no employment relationship is established. Proof can be provided in the following ways, for example:Employment contract orScholarship award from a German academic or intermediary organisation (e.g. DAAD, Alexander-von-Humboldt Foundation, DFG, public university) orScholarship approval from a Brazilian academic or intermediary organisation (e.g. CAPES, FAPESP)If an employment relationship is envisaged, proof of at least the statutory minimum wage of EUR 12/hour must be provided. Proof of financial resources for the entire duration of the stay must be provided at the time of applicationFor financing via blocked account: Open the blocked account in good time BEFORE applying for a visa. When applying for a visa, only the official opening confirmation stating the total amount paid in and the monthly amount available will be accepted. A confirmation without stating these amounts is not sufficient.Proof of a completed university degree / successful doctorateThis document can be, for example, the degree certificate of your degree programme / doctorate.Please note that a legalisation is required for the use of Tanzanian documents. This confirms to the domestic authorities that the document was actually issued by an official Tanzanian authority.Further information on legalisationsYou can use the Anabin database to check whether your university degree is recognized in Germany. The anabin assessment of your university degree must be “Equivalent ‚Entspricht‘” or “Equivalent ‚Gleichwertig‘”. Print out the search result in the database and bring the printout with you.Are you unable to meet this requirement? Please contact the German authority responsible for the recognition of foreign degrees: KMKRecognition of the university degree (anabin)You can use the Anabin database to check whether your foreign university is recognized in Germany. The anabin rating of your university must be “H+” or “H+/-”. Print out the search result in the database and bring the printout with you.Are you unable to meet this requirement? Please contact the German authority responsible for the recognition of foreign degrees: KMKProof of health insurancePersons with statutory health insurance cover are adequately insured from the first day of work. Please provide proof of your statutory insurance cover.If you arrive before the statutory health insurance cover begins, you must take out appropriate supplementary insurance.If a long or permanent stay is planned, some travel health insurance policies may exclude insurance cover in their terms and conditions. This restriction may also apply to an “incoming” insurance policy, so please ensure that your supplementary insurance policy provides adequate cover. Further information here.Processing time:Due to the regular need for approval from the authorities in Germany, you should generally allow eight weeks for your visa application to be processed (calculated from the time you submit the complete application documents to the diplomatic mission abroad).Please do not request a status update – these will not be answered but ignored.FeesAppointmentsAppointments are made via an online system. It is not possible to make an appointment by telephone. You can find all information here

Skilled and Mobile: Survey Evidence of AI Researchers' Immigration Preferenceshttps://arxiv.org/abs/2104.07237?utm_source=chatgpt.comRemco Zwetsloot, Baobao Zhang, Noemi Dreksler, Lauren Kahn, Markus Anderljung, Allan Dafoe, Michael C. HorowitzLast revised 5 May 2021Countries, companies, and universities are increasingly competing over top-tier artificial intelligence (AI) researchers. Where are these researchers likely to immigrate and what affects their immigration decisions? We conducted a survey (n=524) of the immigration preferences and motivations of researchers that had papers accepted at one of two prestigious AI conferences: the Conference on Neural Information Processing Systems (NeurIPS) and the International Conference on Machine Learning (ICML). We find that the U.S. is the most popular destination for AI researchers, followed by the U.K., Canada, Switzerland, and France. A country's professional opportunities stood out as the most common factor that influences immigration decisions of AI researchers, followed by lifestyle and culture, the political climate, and personal relations. The destination country's immigration policies were important to just under half of the researchers surveyed, while around a quarter noted current immigration difficulties to be a deciding factor. Visa and immigration difficulties were perceived to be a particular impediment to conducting AI research in the U.S., the U.K., and Canada. Implications of the findings for the future of AI talent policies and governance are discussed.Subjects:Computers and Society (cs.CY)ACM classes:K.7.4Cite as:arXiv:2104.07237 [cs.CY] (or arXiv:2104.07237v2 [cs.CY] for this version) https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2104.07237Focus to learn moreRelated DOI:https://doi.org/10.1145/3461702.3462617

Directive (EU) 2016/801: Short-term mobility of researchershttps://ind.nl/en/residence-permits/work/directive-eu-2016801-short-term-mobility-of-researchers#what-is-short-term-mobility-You have a residence permit as a researcher in a different EU country under Directive (EU) 2016/801. You are coming for a maximum of 180 days out of a 360-day period to carry out research in the Netherlands. Find out what the requirements are and what the process is.What is short-term mobility?Directive (EU) 2016/801 provides that researchers from outside the European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland can carry out their research in several EU countries. This is called intra-EU-mobility. Researchers choose a first EU Member State where they are going to carry out research. Afterwards the researcher can carry out parts of the research in one or more other EU countries.There are 2 forms of intra-EU mobility for researchers.Short-term mobility: the researcher comes to the Netherlands to carry out research for a maximum of 180 days out of a 360-day period. No residence permit is required for short-term mobility. Your residence permit in the other country is also valid in the Netherlands.Long-term mobility: the researcher will come to carry out research in the Netherlands for more than 180 days. A residence permit is required for long-term mobility. Find out more on the web page Residence permit researcher (Directive (EU) 2016/801).Family members of researchersDo your family members in the other EU country have residence permits to live with you? Then they can come along with you to the Netherlands. Your family members do not need Dutch residence permits either. The residence permit from the other EU country must remain valid during the whole period. You must notify the IND yourself of the arrival of your family members with a notification.Requirementshttps://ind.nl/en/residence-permits/work/directive-eu-2016801-short-term-mobility-of-researchers#requirementsThe following requirements apply to short-term mobility for researchers:You have a valid residence permit for the purpose of research under Directive (EU) 2016/801 in a different EU country, except for Ireland en Denmark.You are coming to the Netherlands for a maximum of 180 days out of a period of 360 days. Your residence permit from the other EU country will remain valid during your stay in the Netherlands.You are going to carry out research at a research institution in the Netherlands. This research institution is recognised by the IND as sponsor. A recognised sponsor is listed in the Public Register Recognised Sponsors.You have a host agreement with the Dutch research institution. The host agreement contains the following information:the title or purpose of the research;a statement that you will try to carry out all of the research;a statement that the research institution will receive you for the purpose of completing the research;the start and end dates of the research, or the estimated duration of the research;information about the research that you are going to carry out in other EU countries, if this information is known;the legal relationship between you and your employer, for example an employment contract; andyour terms and conditions of employment.You will earn sufficient income. Will you not receive a salary from your Dutch employer? Then you must have different income. For example a scholarship, grant or money from a sponsor. Or you must have sufficient money in your bank account for the time you are in the Netherlands.There are no reasons to assume that you want to live in the Netherlands for a purpose other than to carry out research.You are not a danger to the public order or national security. Resident PermitsDo you want to work in the Netherlands or do you want to hire a foreign employee? Then you need a residence permit or a work permit in some cases.Highly skilled migranthttps://ind.nl/en/residence-permits/work/highly-skilled-migrantTo work in the Netherlands as a highly skilled migrant, you need a residence permit. Only an employer recognised by the IND can apply for your permit. Read what the requirements are and how your employer can apply.European Blue Card residence permithttps://ind.nl/en/residence-permits/work/european-blue-card-residence-permitWith a European Blue Card, you can work in the Netherlands as a highly educated migrant. Find out what the requirements are and how your employer can apply for the permit.Residence permit researcher (Directive (EU) 2016/801)https://ind.nl/en/residence-permits/work/residence-permit-researcher-directive-eu-2016801Under Directive (EU) 2016/801 you are allowed to work as a researcher in the Netherlands. Find out what the requirements are and how your employer applies for the permit.

National Platform Development & Linkages ObjectivesTo build the capacity of country administrators and IT managers to install, configure, and manage the National Talent Platforms.To customize the platform with national branding, content, and user roles while ensuring interoperability with the ASEAN-level ATM system.To train participants in coding, file management, and data analytics for talent informatics.To strengthen regional cooperation by harmonizing technical standards and data-sharing practices across ASEAN.Date & VenueDate: 19–20 October 2025Venue: Swissotel Bangkok Ratchada, Bangkok, Thailand

Talent mobility, or the free movement of skilled labour across national borders, is a central tenet of ASEAN’s drive toward regional economic integration. The ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Vision 2025 includes facilitating the movement of investments, skilled labour, business professionals, and capital. To this end, the ASEAN Economic Community Blueprint 2025 outlines initiatives such as implementing mutual recognition agreements (MRAs) for skilled professionals, strengthening commitments under the ASEAN Agreement on the Movement of Natural Persons, and reducing regulatory barriers by standardising hiring requirements and documentation.Furthermore, the ongoing negotiations on the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) include digital talent mobility as one of its nine key pillars.These commitments recognise the importance of developing, attracting, and retaining talent in accelerating ASEAN’s economic growth. As technology-driven digital transformation is reshaping the region, human expertise is more essential than ever. Skill gaps will limit the region’s ability to maximise digital opportunities. For instance, a shortage of skilled ICT professionals, including cybersecurity experts, hampers our ability to address increasingly complex cybersecurity threats.ASEAN Member States have negotiated past agreements to facilitate cross-border professional practice. Mutual recognition agreements were signed between 2005 and 2012 for sectors including engineering, nursing, architecture, medicine, dentistry, and tourism. In 2012, the Member States signed an agreement on the movement of natural persons, establishing a framework for the temporary cross-border movement of workers. ASEAN Member States also signed the ASEAN Comprehensive Investment Agreement (ACIA), which includes provisions to streamline business visa procedures for citizens within the ASEAN. These are important first steps to foster talent mobility.Read more at https://theaseanmagazine.asean.org/article/opportunities-for-talent-collaboration-in-asean-in-the-digital-ageThe ASEAN Secretariat70A Jalan Sisingamangaraja Jakarta 12110P: (+6221)7262991, 7243372F: (+6221)7398234, 7243504M: ASEAN-magazine@asean.org

Dear Members and Partners,As we step into 2025, the ASEAN Talent Mobility Community extends our warmest wishes to you and your loved ones for a year filled with joy, prosperity, and boundless opportunities.May this year bring growth, collaboration, and shared success across borders, as we continue to empower talent and innovation in the ASEAN region. Together, let us build bridges, share knowledge, and unlock the immense potential of our community.Here’s to a brighter future and stronger connections in 2025!Warm regards,ASEAN Talent Mobility Community

ASEAN Talent Mobility: Opportunities for Researchers, Industries, and Governments The platform showcases data on a total of 8,220 ASEAN talents. These researchers have published articles sourced from the SciVal and Scopus databases, with a cumulative total of 16,669 keywords across five industries.The platform aiming to establish collaborations, either within the ASEAN region or internationally, may find this platform useful. The ASEAN Talent Pool was developed to serve as a centralized location for researchers, entrepreneurs, industries, universities, research organizations, and government agencies. The intention is to facilitate interactions and collaborations between these groups, emphasizing the importance of collective efforts for a productive research environment.We’ve created this platform for users like you to share your insights, feedback, and requirements related to our system. As we strive to make improvements and cater to the evolving needs of our ASEAN community, your opinions are invaluable to us. Whether you have suggestions on how to enhance our features, encountered challenges during your experience, or have a vision for future developments, we encourage you to voice your thoughts here. Together, we can shape the future of talent mobility in the ASEAN region.Click Here to Start your Requirements and Feedback