Living and working abroad

Article from Jobsinsupplychain's International Partner - People in Procurement

Advice for procurement, purchasing, supply chain and logistics professionals considering living and working in another country from our international partners People in Procurement.
To check on requirements in order to live and work in The UK, please click here for an online guide. 

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-immigration/do-you-need-a-visa/  or

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-immigration/working/

http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/migrantworkers/index.htm

If you want to check your eligibility to live and work in The European Union, please check here:
http://www.workpermit.com/european_union/european_union.htm

If you want to check your eligibility for Switzerland, please check here:

http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/specials/switzerland_how_to/work_life/Work_permits.html?cid=29191706

If you are considering applying for Procurement, Purchasing or Supply Chain roles in The USA and are not a citizen of The United States of America, there is useful advice on this site:

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/

If you are a citizen of The United States of America and are considering working abroad, here's a link to The U.S Department of State website:

http://www.state.gov/m/fsi/tc/79765.htm

Advice for foreign nationals considering moving to Canada to live and work:

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/index.asp or

http://www.job-hunt.org/international-job-search/Canada/canada-immigration-rules.shtml

Considering living and working in Singapore? Click here for official guidance on how to do it: 

http://www.contactsingapore.sg/professionals/visas_and_passes/for_employment/

Official Chinese Government advice on living and working in The People's Republic of China.

http://english.gov.cn/service/working.htm

Please remember that although highly skilled Procurement, Purchasing and Supply Chain professionals are in high-demand globally you cannot assume that you can work in a foreign country without first checking your eligibility. There is no substitute for expert advice and these links are provided for guidance only. If in doubt seek the advice of a local employment or migration expert or speak to the embassy representing your target country.

For Australian Supply Chain recruitment advice, e-mail jhilton@jobsinsupplychain.com.au