Very good explanation from the above post,,, something I want to ad is!!! The first thing you should ask yourself is,, Do you hold or eligible for European passport, or right to work in Europe. If yes, then you should go for it.

It takes around 6-9 months to do the 14 exams.VERRRRRRRYYYYYYYYY COMPLICATED, especially general navigation and instrument. then you have to do a check ride depends on your experience. this will cost around 15000 to 20000 US dollars total, everything included.

remember coming to JAR county also require to pay for a Type Rating to work for a company. Unless u have 500 hours on Type.

Good luck