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I see an option on the application form "I'm not UE citizen". Should that have read "EU Citizen" instead?

Also it's a little strange to ask for a passport photo, first time I've seen that.

for the passport photo request, we understand it may seem unusual. We ask for it because if you're not an EU citizen, we may need to apply for a work permit and potentially sponsor a visa on your behalf. The passport helps us determine if that's necessary and whether we're eligible to make that request to the authorities.

Couldn't that be handled with a question of what country your passport is issued? Getting a copy before an offer is made is a data liability and potentially harmful to applicants.

"may seem unusual"?! Why not post a photo of your passport here real quick

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