Working abroad
Permits, insurance, registration and certificates to sort out before a season abroad. Tick things off as you go; your ticks stay on this device.
Before any season abroad
The basics to check before you accept a job in another country.
Right to work
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EU, EEA and Swiss citizens can usually work anywhere in the EU and EEA without a permit. Everyone else normally needs a visa or work permit before starting, and your employer may need to apply for it.
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Dates, day rate or salary, hours, accommodation and who pays for travel should all be written down before you go.
Insurance
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If you are covered by a public health system in the EU, carry your European Health Insurance Card. It covers necessary state healthcare on temporary stays, not private care or repatriation.
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Ask whether your employer's policy covers you as an instructor or guide. Freelancers usually need their own professional liability cover.
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Standard travel insurance often excludes working or rescue costs in the mountains or at sea. Check the small print for the activities you will do.
Tax and registration
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This depends on where you live, where you work and for how long. If you work in more than one country, ask about an A1 certificate.
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Many countries ask you to register with the local authorities after about three months.
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Certificates
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Some countries regulate who may teach or guide, for example ski instructors and mountain guides. Check before you go that your certificates are accepted there.
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Passport or ID, certificates, first aid card and driving licence. Upload them to your BeOutthere profile so employers can see them.
Last checked 21 Oct 2026.
This is general information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change and depend on your nationality, so always check with the official sources and your employer.