Working in Scotland

Before we start a beautiful relationship, let's check you can move in with us.

We'll help you make sure you can live and work in Scotland

Coming to Scotland as European Economic Area or Swiss national

If you and your family are Swiss citizens or from one of the European Economic Area (EEA)countries, you do not need a visa to live and work in Scotland.

Find out more about Coming to work in Scotland as a European Economic Area (EEA) or Swiss national

Staying in Scotland as a European Economic Area (EEA) or Swiss national

EEA and Swiss citizens living in the UK and their non-UK family members will need to consider applying under the new settlement scheme to obtain their new UK immigration status following Brexit.

Find out more about Staying in Scotland as a European Economic Area (EEA) or Swiss national

Coming to Scotland as a non-European Economic Area or non-Swiss national

If you're from a country outside the European Economic Area (EEA), you need a visa to live and work in Scotland.

Find out more about Coming to Scotland as a non-European Economic Area or non-Swiss national before 31 December 2020

Bringing my family to Scotland: Rules Prior to 31 December 2020

Moving to Scotland to develop your career is exciting. Organise visas and permits before you move so your family can settle into their new life here easily.

Find out more about Bringing my family to Scotland: Rules Prior to 31 December 2020

Holidays. Pensions. Tax.

Discover all the things that makes working here work

Annual leave and bank holidays

Find out more about Annual leave and bank holidays in Scotland

Income Tax & National Insurance

Find out more about Income Tax and National Insurance

Employee benefits and pensions

Find out more about Employee benefits and pensions

Scotland works for me

It's a beautiful country with exciting job opportunities. I’ve been able to develop my career and start a family.

Joanna Stanko, Polish National, Living and Working in Scotland
Read more about Joanna Stanko, Polish National, Living and Working in Scotland
It’s an ideal life. Great company, beautiful surroundings, wonderful friends and my children love it here.

Martin Potter, English National, Living and Working in Scotland
Read more about Martin Potter, English National, Living and Working in Scotland
I have a rewarding job and a top quality life in exceptional surroundings. My family and I have never been happier.

Tim Lloyd, English National, Living and Working in Scotland
Read more about Tim Lloyd, English National, Living and Working in Scotland

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Coming to Scotland as European Economic Area or Swiss national

Staying in Scotland as a European Economic Area (EEA) or Swiss national

Coming to Scotland as a non-European Economic Area or non-Swiss national

Bringing my family to Scotland: Rules Prior to 31 December 2020

Settling and becoming a British citizen

Staying in Scotland after your studies

Checking your qualifications

Annual leave and bank holidays

Income Tax & National Insurance

Employee benefits and pensions

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