Professions in demand

Where is your profession wanted?

Pick your profession to see which countries list it as a shortage, or pick a country to see which professions it is short of. Based on official government shortage lists and the EU's 2025 labour shortages report.

Your profession

What the labels mean

Shortage list On an official government shortage list or a dedicated visa route, which usually makes the visa easier or cheaper.High demand Reported as a shortage occupation in the EU's 2025 EURES labour shortages report.Possible No shortage reported. Still possible with a job offer that meets the normal visa rules.Limited Few or no work visa options for this profession at the moment.

Guides by profession

Nurses Doctors Pharmacists Physiotherapists Social workers Teachers Chartered accountants Civil engineers Mechanical and electrical engineers Software developers and IT Electricians Plumbers and welders Chefs

Shortage lists change. Checked on 16 October 2026. A shortage listing makes a visa easier to get, but you still need a job offer for most routes. General information, not immigration advice.