EU countries suffering from labour shortages are starting to look abroad for skilled workers. – Copyright Canva
By Giulia Carbonaro • Updated: 26/01/2023
Europe is well known for being a difficult place to move to for non-European citizens trying to relocate for work.
Some countries in the EU – tiny nations like Liechtenstein and Vatican City, for example – have some of the strictest immigration rules in the world.
But countries across Europe are now facing severe labour shortages which have caused major disruption in recent months. Many are now making it easier for migrant workers to move to the EU for work.
Here’s a list of the countries where it’s easiest to obtain a work visa for non-European citizens.
Are work visas available for Germany?
Germany has recently launched a new ‘opportunity card’ to attract skilled migrant workers.
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Using a point system, the ‘Chancenkarte’ allows those looking for work in Germany to move to the country before having found a job or apprenticeship, rather than having to apply from abroad.
Applicants must be under 35 years old, have sufficient language skills to live in the country and at least 3 years of professional experience on their CV.
They also need to prove that they can afford to pay for living expenses for the time they’d be in Germany before finding a job.
