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As the title says can I stay in Europe for a couple weeks to a month while working for a U.S. company? I do not plan on staying for more than a month in Europe, but if possible, would like to go a few times a year to experience these countries. I'm a software engineer. A contractor who has been working for this company for 6 months and a U.S. citizen with U.S. passport

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  • Are you a US citizen? Do you mean while telling your company, in which case you should be asking them this, or while concealing it?
    – mxyzplk
    Commented Oct 31, 2021 at 19:01
  • @JoeStrazzere I'm employed by an agency
    – anon77785
    Commented Nov 1, 2021 at 2:08

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Do you have a way to get a visa that includes a work allowance? Because the usual tourist visa does not allow you to work.

Assuming you can get one, be prepared that you have to pay taxes here. We don't care that you have to pay taxes in the US, too. That is your problem. You pay taxes where you work.

So... yes, it's possible. If you get the correct visa and a good tax accountant it is easy. Getting those however, may pose a challenge.

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  • I have a US passport so I don't need a Visa according to the EU country I want to go to
    – anon77785
    Commented Oct 31, 2021 at 19:50
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    @anon77785 Yes... and did you look up what you are allowed to do, when you do "without a visa"? Working is not commonly one of the things.
    – nvoigt ♦
    Commented Oct 31, 2021 at 20:08
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    For example, I can use ESTA for the US, but that doesn't mean I can just fly over and work there.
    – nvoigt ♦
    Commented Oct 31, 2021 at 20:09
  • @nvoigt I'll take a look. Thanks for your help!
    – anon77785
    Commented Nov 1, 2021 at 2:08
  • @nvoigt It isn't black and white. You can actually come to the US on an ESTA and do some kinds of work. I've done so in the past. Having work related meetings, for instance, does not require you to get a work visa.
    – Abigail
    Commented Nov 1, 2021 at 20:38
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I dont see a conflict here at all

Do you acquire a working visa if you go to Mexico for a month and have to connect for work? You live in US your employer is in US

IMHO, in your current situation - in Europe you are a tourist

@nvoigt - it is not entirely true - see explanation link and description

Explanation

An individual can work remotely for a US company and live in Europe for at least 90 days with only a tourist visa. If they stay longer than 90 days however, one will need a residence permit and work permit for the corresponding country. After residing in one place for over 183 days, a person will become a tax resident

@JoeStrazzere work for Mexican employers:

Most employees accepting a position with your location in Mexico will need a permanent resident visa known as the Visa de Residencia Permanente. However, not all employees will meet the requirements, as they need to have family connections in the country, sufficient monthly income, or four years of regular status as a temporary resident. It may be wise for companies to apply for a temporary resident permit for employees who have been invited to Mexico to work or have real estate or close family ties in the country.

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  • @JoeStrazzere No disrespect here, but do you obtain work visa on vacation or ignore work calls until you back in the country of your employ?
    – Strader
    Commented Nov 1, 2021 at 17:53
  • If you make a single dollar on work performed while in Europe, you are not a tourist and you need a work visa. I have no idea how it works with Mexico, but Mexico is not in Europe.
    – nvoigt ♦
    Commented Nov 1, 2021 at 18:55
  • @JoeStrazzere its not getting away when it is not required. not logical to tax a person that stays short time in the country while working for long-term employer in the other country
    – Strader
    Commented Nov 1, 2021 at 19:34
  • @nvoigt Could you show me where is it written? all i found is - See edit on the answer
    – Strader
    Commented Nov 1, 2021 at 19:36
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    Well, "Europe" isn't a country, but if you take Germany as an example, see here. As a US citizen, you don't need a visum, but "Persons who do not require a visa to enter Germany (holders of passports from the countries marked “no” on the list) may not remain on German territory for more than 90 days in any six month period. Nor may they take up gainful employment whilst here.". German translations into English are a little clunky at times, but that means you cannot work on those 90 "free" days.
    – nvoigt ♦
    Commented Nov 2, 2021 at 6:15

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