Countries not included in the EU?

Question

I heard that Switzerland was not part of the european union? Is this right? what other countries are not part of it?
Does this mean that because I have an english passport I am not eligible to work in the countries not part of the EU?

Answer 1

Many countries allow people from other countries to work there even when they are not part of the EU.
So if you want to work in a non EU country, go to the embassy website and see what the rules are.

EU countries, this site has a list of all countries you can work because you have an UK passport:
http://www.workpermit.com/european_union/european_union.htm
And for which (new member states) there might be restrictions.

And this site may also have useful info for you:
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Britonslivingabroad/index.htm?cids=Google_PPC&cre=Expatriates

Answer 2

Hi Tay,

Unfortunately, Turkiye is not member of the EU,

But I believe we will member in 2015 ...

Regards