Working in Scotland for 3 months?

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stebedNew Member
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Working in Scotland for 3 months?

Post Wed May 14, 2008 9:31 pm

Hi, my girlfriend I are thinking about moving to Scotland for three months in September, going to Thailand for a month and then coming back and staying in the French alps for the winter, four months. We had considered Switzerland but I've read that it is nearly impossible for foreigners to get work there. She is educated and works as an Occupational Therapist in Canada, I do not have a University degree and am self employed. We looked into what it would take for her to work in her field in Scotland and unfortunately its more hassle and costly than its worth. so we were hoping we'd be able to find some work while we're there, nothing fancy jobs that don't require any kind of education or particular skill that can't be learned on the job. We have our passports, exactly what visas/permits would we need? Other paperwork? Thanks!
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mari-macSenior Member
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Post Thu May 15, 2008 10:10 am

Have you looked at the Working Holidaymaker's visa?
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stebedNew Member
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Post Thu May 15, 2008 12:26 pm

no what is that? i've never left the country so i'm a fairly clueless about all of this. hence my post :) hoping someone can simplify things for me
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mari-macSenior Member
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Post Thu May 15, 2008 1:50 pm

This page explains it: http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/en/howtoapply ... idaymakers

The purpose is to allow you to work while you visit the UK - you can work for up to 12 months and live in the UK up to 2 years. The only real restriction is your age - you need to be between 17 and 30.
We've got rocks and trees, and trees and rocks, and rocks and trees and trees and rocks and.water!
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stebedNew Member
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Post Mon May 19, 2008 11:25 pm

thanks!
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