“Switzerland faces one of Europe’s most severe labour shortages, with over 120,000 open positions in hospitality, logistics, agriculture, construction, cleaning, and healthcare support roles.” — Swiss Federal Statistical Office (FSO) Switzerland is one of the world’s richest countries, known for exceptional wages, safe working conditions, and high living standards. While many foreigners assume Switzerland only
“Norway expects a shortage of over 90,000 workers across agriculture, fisheries, construction, hospitality, logistics, and cleaning sectors by 2025.” — Statistics Norway (SSB) Norway is one of Europe’s most attractive destinations for foreign workers—offering high wages, safe working conditions, strong labour rights, and a clear path to long-term residency. As labour shortages increase across multiple
“Denmark recorded over 72,000 labour shortages across agriculture, manufacturing, hospitality, logistics, and cleaning sectors in 2024, creating unprecedented opportunities for foreign workers.” — Danish Agency for Labour Market and Recruitment (STAR) Denmark, known for its high wages, strong labour protection, and exceptional quality of life, continues to welcome foreign workers as its industries struggle to
“Sweden recorded over 150,000 labour shortages in 2024, with the biggest gaps in agriculture, warehousing, cleaning services, logistics, hospitality, and elderly care.” — Swedish Public Employment Service (Arbetsförmedlingen) Sweden is widely known for its high living standards, strong labour protection, and immigration-friendly workforce policies. As worker shortages rise, Swedish employers increasingly depend on foreign talent—including
“The Netherlands is facing one of the largest labour shortages in Europe, with more than 400,000 unfilled vacancies across agriculture, logistics, food production, and hospitality.” — Statistics Netherlands (CBS), 2024 As the Dutch economy continues to expand, employers are increasingly hiring foreign workers for unskilled and low-skilled jobs—especially through the Seasonal Work Visa, Single Permit,
“France recorded more than 300,000 labour shortages in 2024, especially in agriculture, hospitality, logistics, retail, and caregiving.” — French Ministry of Labour (Dares) France is one of Europe’s most visited and economically diverse countries — and it faces significant labour shortages in essential sectors. This demand makes unskilled jobs in France with visa sponsorship one
“Portugal approved over 62,000 work permits for foreign workers in 2024 — with a large portion going to unskilled roles in agriculture, hospitality, cleaning, and construction.” — Portuguese Immigration and Borders Service (SEF) Portugal is one of the most foreign-worker-friendly countries in Europe, with a high demand for unskilled labour in agriculture, hospitality, logistics, caregiving,
“Spain issued over 160,000 work visas under its labour and seasonal migration programs between 2023 and 2024—most of them for unskilled roles in agriculture, hospitality, logistics, and domestic work.” — Spanish Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security & Migration Spain has become one of Europe’s strongest destinations for foreigners seeking unskilled jobs with visa sponsorship due
“Italy authorized over 450,000 work permits between 2023 and 2024 under the Decreto Flussi — with the majority going to unskilled and seasonal workers.” — Italian Ministry of the Interior Italy is one of Europe’s most culturally rich countries — and also one of the easiest EU nations for foreigners to secure unskilled jobs with
“Austria recorded over 200,000 job vacancies across agriculture, hospitality, cleaning, logistics, and manufacturing in 2024, making it one of Europe’s strongest markets for foreign labour.” — Austrian Public Employment Service (AMS) Austria is an attractive destination for foreigners seeking unskilled and low-skilled employment. Thanks to its strong economy, high wages, and worker-focused labour policies, the
