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🚫 Don’t Be Misled: You Cannot Convert a C-Type Visa into a Work Visa in Europe
By NSR Bhatti Group
At NSR Bhatti Group, we meet many individuals who dream of working and living in Europe. Sadly, many fall into the trap of believing that they can enter Europe on a C-type visa (tourist/visit visa) and later convert it to a work visa.
⚠️ This is NOT possible — and in most cases, it is ILLEGAL.
We aim to protect you from misleading advice, illegal methods, and costly mistakes. Below is the truth about C-type visas and how to legally migrate for work in Europe.
🔍 What Is a C-Type Visa?
A C-type visa is a short-term Schengen visa valid for up to 90 days within a 180-day period. It is strictly issued for purposes such as:
- 🧳 Tourism
- 👨👩👧 Visiting family or friends
- 💼 Business trips or short-term meetings
- 📚 Attending short events or seminars
🛑 It is not intended for employment or job hunting.
❌ Why You Cannot Convert a C-Type Visa to a Work Visa
Many believe: “I’ll enter on a tourist visa, find a job, and change it to a work visa later.”
This is a myth. Here's the truth:
- 📍 Work visa applications must be submitted from your home country.
- 🚫 No European country allows visa conversion from C-type to work visa.
- 🔒 You cannot work or apply for work permits while on a tourist visa.
Violating this law may result in:
- 🚨 Deportation
- 🚫 A ban of up to 5 years from Schengen countries
- ❌ Rejection of all future visa applications
🛑 What Happens If You Overstay a C-Type Visa?
Overstaying is a serious immigration offense. It may lead to:
- ⛔ Blacklisting in the Schengen database
- 🚔 Sudden deportation
- 🏠 No access to housing, jobs, or medical help
- 📝 Disqualification from future legal visa applications
➡️ These consequences are severe — and avoidable.
👨💼 How NSR Bhatti Group Can Help You
We provide genuine, legal, and ethical migration services to help you work in Europe the right way:
- 🔎 Verified job matching with European employers
- 📝 D-type national work visa application support
- 🏢 Embassy appointment & documentation assistance
- 🧾 Police clearance & medical guidance
- 🛬 Onboarding support after arrival in Europe
We do not promote illegal routes or “visa conversion” scams. Our goal is your long-term success — the right way.
💬 Final Advice
If someone says:
“Just go on a tourist visa — we’ll get you a job there.”
Here’s what you must remember:
- 🚫 They are giving you false hope
- 🚫 They are risking your future
- 🚫 They are not your well-wishers
✅ The Only Safe Way Is the Legal Way
“Your future deserves real opportunities — not shortcuts.”
Let us help you take the right steps, with full transparency and professionalism.
📲 Need Help with a European Work Visa?
Contact NSR Bhatti Group today.
Our expert team is ready to guide you at every step — legally, ethically, and professionally.