Working in Holland while on a German work permit

I am a NZer married to a german, I have gone and got my "Aufenthals-Und Arbeitsgenhmigung" (if thats how you spell it) so from my understanding I am now able to work in Germany and if necessary any EU country once i have a work permit approved for that country. We have been told it is very straight forward to apply for this work permit in most EU countries once the AUF ARBEITS is in your passport.

I have found a couple of jobs that suit my skills and qualifications in Holland, however after sending my CV and a copy of my passport, I have been told I cannot apply as the approval I have in Germany does not permit me to work in Holland.

Can anyone help us or point us in the right direction for info on how to go about getting the Dutch approval and if it is necessary for the company who wishes to employ me to apply on my behalf.

thanks in advance

Why don´t you get in touch with the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs ... or the Dutch Consulate General in Düsseldorf ?

See TT discussion re: Daueraufenthalt-EG Working in the EU with permanent German residency

Do you have permanent residency? (You need to have been living in Germany for 5 years) As a 3rd country national the title Dauerauftenthalt-EG may be what you need stamped in your passport to enable you to work outside of Germany but in another EU country.

See also:
http://www.duesseldorf.de/auslaenderamt/da..._eg/index.shtml

The Daueraufenthalt-EG is also not meant for permanent or long term work outside the country it was issued.
It you stay outside the country of issue for more than 180 days, the Daueraufenthalt-EG will be voided and you will
need to apply for a new permit from the country your working in.

It is my understanding that the Daueraufenthalt-EG is precisely for 3rd country nationals who have Permanent Residency in Germany. Their rights of residency and employment gained whilst in Germany under this title are fully able to be transferred to another EU country. I don't see where the 180 days (in this case) comes in to play. I agree that a normal Aufenthaltserlaubnis restricts non EU residents from residing elsewhere in the world and if one remains outside of Germany for more than a specific amount of time, being 6 months or a year, then you will lose your permanent residency in Germany.

i am not a permanent resident, the approval stamp i have been issued is current for 1 year. We were told if still living in wedded bliss (or under the same roof at least) then another approval would be stamped in the passport. If I understand what has been said here, I can apply for another approval that will permit me to work elsewhere in the EU...I am not sure if this approval is granted to a permanent resident or someone such as me who has been here only 6 months. I presume too that this approval would be granted by the other EU country I am planning to work in without permission from the German office. ??

As you've only been here 6 months you are not eligible for the Daueraufenthalt - EG. Unless there are more flexible arrangements for non EU spouses of German citizens I don't see how you could legally work in Holland. Are you moving to Holland or do you live in one of those border regions where you live in Germany and want to work in Holland? Check with the Dutch authorities and see if you have any options. Of course, the work limitations for a non EU citizen (3rd country national) is one of the big disadvantages of being a non EU citizen living in Europe. May I suggest you check out Australians Abroad. There is quite a good section for Australians living in Holland.Australians Abroad

thanks yarra, i am about 80miles to the dutch border. And it seems from my job hunting there are a couple of jobs there that suit me well. I will check out Australians abroad. Apreciate your help