Live, work, travel in the EU

Find advice for EU citizens on living, moving, working or finding a job, and facts on visas and immigration for non-EU citizens. Learn about social security, pensions, consumer and passenger rights, public health and European culture.

Residency, family and life in the EU

Living in another EU country

Residence rights
Family (marriage, divorce, partnerships, adoption)
Driving licenses, car insurance and registration
Social security coverage abroad
Social security by country
Retiring abroad
Voting in local, national and EU elections
Unplanned healthcare
Planned medical treatment in another EU country
Prescription medicine

Consumer rights and complaints

Product safety
Shopping in the EU
Scams related to COVID-19
Enforcement of consumer protection
Unfair treatment
Consumer financial products and services
Internet and telecoms (roaming, data protection, online content)
Video resources for consumers
Resolve your consumer complaint

Culture, Heritage, Sport in the EU

Cultural heritage
European Capitals of Culture
Sport in the EU
European Heritage Label
Digital culture
Funding for culture

Work

Working in another EU country

Working abroad
Income taxes
Unemployment and benefits
Getting professional qualifications recognised
European Professional Card (EPC)
Work permits
Europass CV

Employment opportunities

Job vacancies in EU countries (EURES)
Job vacancies in EU countries (EURAXESS)
Volunteering opportunities

Travel

Travelling in the EU

Travel documents
European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)
Passenger rights
Driving abroad
Taking animals, alcohol, tobacco and more
Mobile roaming charges
Transport security and emergencies
Package travel and timeshare

Travelling for non-EU nationals

Travel documents for non-EU family of EU citizens
Travel documents for non-EU nationals

Emigrating to the EU

Find practical information about working, studying and how to join your family in the EU.

What the Commission is doing

Coronavirus response

Public health
Safe COVID-19 vaccines for Europeans
Travel during the coronavirus pandemic
Jobs and economy during the coronavirus pandemic
Crisis management and solidarity
Fighting disinformation
Coronavirus research and innovation
Digital solutions during the pandemic
Transportation during the pandemic
Emergency Support Instrument
Overview of the Commission’s response
Highlights
Timeline of EU action
Coronavirus: European Solidarity in action
2020: EU’s action against coronavirus

Policies and initiatives

Consumers
Transport
Schengen Area
Borders and security
Migration and asylum
Mobility of professionals
Health and safety at work
Public health
Employment and social affairs
Justice and fundamental rights
Taxation
Culture and media
European Year of Youth 2022

Funding opportunities

Employment, social affairs and inclusion funding
Funding for culture
Departments
Justice and ConsumersHealth and Food SafetyInternal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEsEducation, Youth, Sport and CultureMigration and Home AffairsEmployment, Social Affairs and InclusionMobility and TransportHealth and Food SafetyCommunications Networks, Content and TechnologyEnergy
Topics
Public healthMigration and asylumCulture and media