If you are a citizen of an EU Member State, an EEA State or of Switzerland, you are able to work in another EU Member State, an EEA State or Switzerland with minimal formalities based on your right to freedom of movement.

Article 45 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) and a bilateral agreement reached with Switzerland on 12 June 1999 form the basis of the European legislation.

Formalities for citizens of these countries to work outside this region can vary greatly depending on the desired research destination. The  diplomatic mission of the respective country in Germany can provide information about the necessary requirements and formalities..

Formalities within this region can also vary for citizens of third countries currently located in Germany, but wishing to go to a different EU Member State, EEA State or to Switzerland. For these researchers, it is advisable to consult the diplomatic mission of the desired research destination to learn about requirements and formalities in order to be able to work.