11/06/2024
Germany is facing shortages in more than 70 occupations, a recent report from the European Labour Authority (ELA) has revealed.This implies that foreigners wishing to work in Germany may have a higher chance of obtaining a work visa if they belong to any of the most in-demand jobs.
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According to ELA’s 2023 Report on shortages and surpluses, occupations in Germany that are facing a shortage of workers include:
Drivers (heavy truck, lorry, bus, tram, locomotive engine)
Railway, brake, signal and switch operator
Machine operators (for paper, rubber, plastic, metal, chemical, mineral, etc.)
Cabinet makers and related workers
Food preparers (bakers, pastry cooks, butchers, fishmongers, etc).
Electronic mechanics
Electricians
Plumbers and fitters
Construction supervisors
Spray painters and varnishers
Bricklayers and related workers
Forestry and related workers
Firefighters
Clerks (personnel, transport, accounting and bookkeeping)
Dental assistants and therapists
Nursing associate professionals
Medical technicians
Physiotherapists
Engineering technicians (electronic, electrical and civil engineering)
Applications programmers
Software developers
System analysts
Early childhood educators
Primary school teachers
Audiologists and speech therapists
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In a bid to tackle job shortages, Germany has recently eased immigration rules for skilled workers.
Under the new law, foreigners with two or more years of experience in their field and with a professional or university degree recognised by their country of origin are eligible to work in Germany in that field. The new regulation includes several facilitations regarding family reunions, among other things.
