At least 4 weeks of paid annual leave under EU minimum standards, with statutory entitlements varying by country. In Germany, most employers give more: 28 working days on average.
Stories and reviews from clients of our earlier service, which also included job search, visa appointments and finding housing. Our services today work differently: see what each one includes below.
"… the support didn't stop there. … They continue to check in with me as I completed the process to secure my visa and then move over. Overall, it's a really big step to move countries, but Move2Europe has made it very easy for me and my family."
2 months
Before: DevOps Engineer, USAAfter: DevOps, CS Group / EUMETSAT 🇩🇪
"Move2Europe played an important role in my journey to securing a position in Germany. … Renalyn Manual was especially helpful throughout the process."
6 months
Before: IT Support, USAAfter: IT Support, Germany 🇩🇪
"… with the help of Move2Europe's assistance in CV creation … it was a matter of time in those 8 months before I landed an opportunity that would allow me to pick up my life and live a new chapter of my life."
8 months
Relocated from the USANow living in Germany 🇩🇪
"I had an amazing experience with the Move2Europe team during my relocation from the USA to Germany. They made what could have been a stressful journey feel completely hassle free. … What stood out most was their responsiveness. Even with a 7 to 8 hour time difference, they were always just a message away. A special thanks to Alexander and Urban for going above and beyond. I'd wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone planning a move to Europe."
2 months
4.9
★★★★★
36 reviews on Google
"Move2Europe made my relocation to Europe effortless with their personalized support. They assisted me in all the areas I needed, including CV handling, visa applications, and finding the perfect client."
Aaron Ryan Manuel
"They initiated a new program called Move2Europe to help candidates who are looking to relocate to Europe. I really didn't think Talent Support would be able to help me with my professional career but I was proven wrong!"
Bryan Del Castillo
"Urban is very nice and down to earth for a founder. He makes sure to give all the needed information and has been so transparent in terms of my application. I hope that your Move2Europe program will be successful."
Arianne Loren
"The entire team was incredibly helpful and committed. Urban and Alex are very helpful at explaining the process, Reea was fantastic with the visa paperwork, and Saira was absolutely instrumental in tracking down leads. It took a few months but very little effort to go from starting the process to getting a great job offer."
For you ifYou want us to guide your whole move: visa, housing, registration, family.
€8,999paid in 5 stagesEach stage is invoiced when it is reached, and not before. If a stage never happens, you never pay for it. Use your 10 coaching hours whenever you want within 12 months, including the week before an interview. Visa, housing and registration stay open until they happen.
Pay stage by stage
No subscription, no automatic renewal
What you pay, and when
We start on your profile €2,500
You approve your CV and LinkedIn €1,999
Your visa is approved €2,000
You sign a lease €1,500
You have arrived and registered €1,000
Everything in Gold, plus
Visa checklist and guidance
Visa guidance for your spouse and children
Which health insurance your visa requires
You choose the route. We show you what the consulate asks for and point out anything missing from the list. You prepare and submit everything yourself, and book your own appointment. For insurance, we show you what the consulate asks for; you choose and buy the cover.
Housing and settling-in guidance
Housing portals, document templates and translation support
You find, we guide, you choose and contact the landlord
Registration for you and your family, banking and tax number guidance
Guidance on schools and childcare options
Pet paperwork and requirements
Schools and childcare we guide; we do not secure places. The exact steps depend on the country you move to; we tell you what applies before you sign.
CV and LinkedIn, done for you
CV versions tailored to each target country, as needed
We are not lawyers and we do not give legal advice. We tell you what each visa route requires, as the authorities publish it. Requirements can change, and only the authorities decide whether your application meets them. Which route is right for you is not something we say: that choice is yours. In VIP, we show you what the consulate asks for and point out anything missing from the list. You prepare and submit everything yourself. If your case needs a lawyer, we will say so. That work sits outside this service and is charged separately by the lawyer you instruct.
A separate service
Its own contract
Placement
€2,000
How it worksPlacement is our separate recruitment service. Unlike Basic, Gold and VIP, our team actively searches for suitable positions and submits applications on your behalf with your written authorization.
Nothing upfront: no deposit, no registration fee
You pay only if you sign an employment contract that came about through our work
€2,000 in total, whatever the salary. Not a percentage
Relocation guides: housing, bank, registration, pets
−Not included
✓Included
✓Included
−Not included
The job search
Roles sourced for you
−Not included
−Not included
−Not included
✓Included
Applications submitted for you
−Not included
−Not included
−Not included
✓Included
You apply yourself, in your own name
✓Included
✓Included
✓Included
−Not included
A job or an interview, promised
No
No
No
No
Prices shown are the total price you pay, including VAT. Every service here is sold under its own written contract.
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The best time to start was yesterday. The next best is now. A move to Europe takes months, not weeks. Start early, and the steps line up: CV, job search, visa, housing.
Work visa decisions take weeks, sometimes months
Most work visas need a job offer first
European housing moves fast
Tell us which service you're interested in. We reply by email. No obligation, no pressure.
What's the difference between Basic, Gold and VIP?
Who does the work. Basic is our job search tool: you search and apply yourself (€299, 12 months). Gold adds a person from our team: CV optimization, guided LinkedIn profile optimization, 2 hours of live interview coaching and relocation guides on four topics (€999). VIP guides your whole move, anywhere in Europe: your CV and LinkedIn done for you, visa checklist and guidance, housing search guidance, registration, bank and tax number, family, and 10 hours of coaching in total (€8,999, paid in stages). Placement is a separate service, bought on its own.
Do you find me a job?
Only in Placement, a separate service with its own contract: we source roles for you and submit applications with your written authority, and you pay €2,000 only if you sign an employment contract that came about through our work. Basic, Gold and VIP never look for roles for you or contact employers. With them, you search the board of live roles and apply directly.
Do you tell me which visa I need?
No. That is a legal question, and we are not lawyers. We tell you what each visa route requires, as the authorities publish it, and you choose the route. Requirements can change, and only the authorities decide whether your application meets them. In VIP, we then show you what the consulate asks for and point out anything missing from the list. You prepare and submit everything yourself, and book your own appointment. If your case needs a lawyer, we will say so.
Can I move to Europe without a job lined up?
Yes, but it's usually easier with a job offer, because most European work visas require one. Some countries let you search on the ground: Germany's Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte) lets you search for up to 12 months if you meet its points system, and the Netherlands has an orientation year for recent graduates of Dutch or top-ranked universities. Portugal's job seeker visa was discontinued in October 2025, and its replacement is not yet available.
How do I pay?
Basic and Gold: one payment. VIP: five stages, each invoiced only when it is reached, from €2,500 when we start on your profile to €1,000 when you have arrived and registered. Placement: nothing upfront, €2,000 only if you sign an employment contract that came about through our work. No subscriptions, no financing.
Is there a guarantee?
No. We don't promise a job, an interview or a visa decision, and no refund depends on one. You get what each service lists, and with VIP you only pay for a stage when it happens.
Can I buy just the visa support or the housing search?
Yes. Visa support (€2,000) and the housing search (€1,500) can each be bought on their own, under their own contract, for any European country. Visa support: we show you what the consulate asks for on the route you choose and point out anything missing from the list; you prepare and submit everything yourself. Tell us which one through the contact form.
How is this different from a recruiter?
Recruiters are paid by employers to fill their roles. Our packages are paid by you and never involve an employer: you apply yourself, in your own name. Placement is the one service where we look for roles for you, and you pay nothing until you're hired.
Do I need to speak the local language?
Not always. Many tech, engineering, and international business roles operate in English, especially in the Netherlands, Germany, and Scandinavia. However, learning the local language significantly improves your daily life and long-term career prospects.
Which European countries are easiest to move to?
Countries with strong demand for international talent include Germany, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Ireland. Germany offers specialized work visas for tech professionals, while Portugal and the Netherlands have favorable immigration programs. The best fit depends on your profession and lifestyle preferences.
What professions are in demand in Europe?
Tech and IT roles are in highest demand: software engineers, cloud architects, data scientists, and cybersecurity specialists. There's also strong demand for engineers, healthcare professionals, and sales and marketing experts, particularly in Germany and the Netherlands.
How much does it cost to relocate to Europe?
Costs vary depending on the destination, visa fees, and housing. Typical costs include visa application fees, initial housing deposits, and moving expenses. Some employers offer relocation packages that can help offset these expenses. Our services start at €299 for the Basic tool.
How long does a move take?
It depends mostly on the job search. After an offer, a German work visa is usually decided within weeks, but it can take months: check the published times of your consulate. VIP's visa, housing and registration stages stay open until they happen, however long that takes.
Will my US degree be recognized in Europe?
Often, yes. For a German EU Blue Card your degree must be recognized or comparable: check your university in the official anabin database, or apply to the ZAB for a statement of comparability. Regulated professions like medicine, law, or certain engineering fields need a separate recognition. Gold's visa pack lists what recognition takes, and in VIP your recognition documents are on your visa checklist.
What happens to my US taxes if I move to Europe?
The US taxes citizens on worldwide income, so you'll still need to file every year. But most expats don't end up paying double. The Foreign Earned Income Exclusion lets you exclude up to $130,000 (2025) or $132,900 (2026) from US tax, and the US has income tax treaties with most European countries, Germany included. Croatia has none, and the treaty with Hungary ended in 2024. We always recommend working with a tax advisor who specializes in US expat taxation. See our full guide to German taxes.
Can my spouse or partner work in Europe too?
In most EU countries, yes. Germany, the Netherlands, and many others grant work permits to spouses of work visa holders. The EU Blue Card gives family members the right to work: work authorization is included in the family residence permit, so no separate work permit application is needed. In VIP, you get the same checklist and guidance for your spouse and children.
How is healthcare different from the US?
Most European countries have universal or mandatory health insurance. In Germany, it's mandatory: the base rate is 14.6% of your salary, split between you and your employer, plus an additional contribution that averages just under 3% in 2026 (about 17.5% in total). In the Netherlands, you buy the mandatory basic cover from a private insurer, at about €157 a month on average in 2026. Routine care, prescriptions and hospital stays are covered. With public insurance in Germany, your share of the cost is capped by law at 2% of your income a year.
What about my kids' education: are there English-speaking schools?
Yes, most major European cities have international schools that teach in English, and many follow the International Baccalaureate (IB) or British or American curricula. Some countries, like the Netherlands, also offer bilingual programs in public schools. Fees vary widely, and some employers include school fees in relocation packages.
Do I lose my Social Security benefits if I move abroad?
No. US citizens can keep receiving Social Security benefits in most countries. The US has Social Security agreements with 24 European countries, including Germany, France, the Netherlands, and Italy, so your work credits from both countries can be combined. You'll still need to file with the SSA, and payments can be sent via international direct deposit. One thing to note: Medicare does not cover healthcare outside the US.
What salary can I expect compared to my US salary?
Salaries in Europe are generally lower on paper than in the US, especially in tech. A software developer in Germany earns a median of about €73,000 a year (Federal Employment Agency), against a US median of about $133,000 (BLS, 2024). See our 2026 Germany salary guide for more numbers. The gap narrows once you count what's included: health insurance, pension contributions, paid leave, and often lower childcare and education costs.
Can I bring my pets to Europe?
Yes, but there's paperwork involved. The EU requires dogs, cats and ferrets to have a microchip, a rabies vaccination given at least 21 days before travel, and an EU health certificate issued by a USDA-accredited veterinarian and endorsed by the USDA. Dogs entering Ireland, Finland, Malta or Norway also need a tapeworm treatment. Airlines set their own rules and fees, so check with yours.
