Skilled foreign worker

Economy

EU Blue Card: Where are skilled workers most welcome in Europe?

The number of EU Blue Cards issued has grown rapidly in recent years, but remains relatively low, as many countries continue to rely on their own national schemes.

04/07/2025

Travel News

The Philippines is introducing a digital nomad visa. Are you eligible?

While applications aren't yet open, the programme is expected to launch in the coming months.

13/05/2025

World News

How can the EU respond to its skilled labour shortage?

The European Commission has identified 42 occupations shortages, particularly in construction, transport and health sectors.

14/03/2025

Europe News

EU's workforce challenge: Commission unveils plan to bridge skills gap

The Union of Skills focuses on strengthening education, upskilling, internal labour mobility and attracting foreign talent.

06/03/2025

Europe in Motion

Which European regions attract the highest number of talents?

Northern and central capital and urban regions have the highest rates of highly skilled people, while the lowest shares were reported in southeastern Europe.

26/02/2025

Business

How do you grow a unicorn? What Europe can do to support its start-ups

Europe is home to an impressive roster of business heavyweights including Deliveroo, Revolut, and Bolt. Even so, experts are concerned about an international innovation gap.

25/06/2024

Travel News

Germany’s new work permit lets you job seek for a year

The Opportunity Card allows non-EU citizens to come to Germany for a year in order to search for a job.

28/05/2024

Destinations

Italy's digital nomad visa has launched. Here's how to apply

Dreaming of living in Italy full-time? Here's how you can make it a reality with the newly-launched digital nomad visa.

08/04/2024

Business

Skill shortages in Europe: Half of applicants not qualified

Some 75% of employers in 21 European countries could not find workers equipped with the right skills in 2023. This was up from 42% in 2018, an increase of 33 percentage points. And there's no sign of demand for skilled workers slowing any time soon.

08/04/2024

United Kingdom

Skilled refugees locked out of UK workforce despite skills shortage

More than one in five senior managers in the United Kingdom believe UK citizens should be given preference for job vacancies, research shows.

20/03/2024

Travel News

French talent passport: Are language rules changing for 4-year visa?

Artists, entrepreneurs and scientists are given the opportunity to live and work in France.

19/02/2024

Travel News

Japan is launching a digital nomad visa. Here’s who can apply

Immerse yourself in Japan with this new digital nomad visa.

05/02/2024

Travel News

Moving to Germany will be easier in 2024 under a new visa scheme

Germany's immigration law reforms will be introduced in three stages starting in November this year.

16/10/2023

Travel News

The home of cheap beer and night trains is opening to digital nomads

Skilled remote workers from eight countries can apply for this new remote work visa in Europe.

25/08/2023

Spain

Euroviews. The Basque experience could be the answer to Europe's labour shortage

Although no region is absolutely alike, there are lessons that can be adopted and scaled from the Basque model as EU member states prepare for the next wave of economic uncertainty and consequent clamour for talent, Ivan Jiménez writes.

18/07/2023

Travel News

Want to move to Denmark? Here are all the jobs open to foreign workers

Denmark has just updated its list of jobs open to foreign workers.

06/07/2023

Travel News

Japan has just made it easier for skilled workers to apply for a visa

High-flying graduates are also targeted by Japan's simplified visa rules.

03/05/2023

Travel News

Want to move to Germany? These are the most in-demand jobs

Germany's skilled worker shortage has reached an all-time high: Here are the roles that need filling.

20/04/2023

Travel News

Want to work in the EU? Consider applying for a Blue Card

The Blue Card scheme aims to attract skilled workers to the EU.

16/02/2023

Travel News

These are the easiest countries to work in if you aren’t an EU citizen

An increasing number of European countries are loosening their immigration processes to fix ongoing labour shortages within their borders.

02/10/2022