Directive 2016/801 of 11 May 2016 on the conditions of entry and residence of third-country nationals for the purposes of research, studies, training, voluntary service, pupil exchange schemes or educational projects and au pairing

Third-party nationals working as researchers or pursuing studies in one member state may, in certain cases, enter and carry out part of their research or studies in another member state upon simple notification. Furthermore, the period of mobility for researchers has been increased to six months, making the European Union a more attractive destination for third-country nationals. Family members of researchers will be allowed to accompany them and students from third countries will have the right to work at least 15 hours per week outside their study time in order to allow them to cover part of the cost of their studies. Researchers and students from third countries may stay for at least nine months after having completed their research or studies to look for a job or set up a business.