These Jobs Can Get Foreign Professionals a Work Visa in Latvia
Latvia is experiencing labour shortages in 37 occupations, as highlighted by the 2023 EURES report on shortages and surpluses.
Key sectors affected include construction, engineering, repair and maintenance services, transportation, and healthcare.
Studying in France: 3 Visa Categories Students from Nigeria Need to Know
France has three visa categories for students who wish to study in the country.
Potential students from Nigeria who wish to study in France need to determine if their study program is a short course, three to six months or for up to two years.
The long-stay visa for France is valid for more than six months, allowing one to stay throughout your entire degree program. However, applicants may need to renew their visa annually.
20 Most In-Demand Jobs in Ireland for Foreigners Seeking Work Visas
Key Takeaways
• Ireland reported shortages in 20 occupations, with some of them related to healthcare, IT, engineering, manufacturing, and construction.
• Ireland emerged as one of the EU countries with the highest dependency on foreign-trained doctors and nurses.
• Authorities issued 19,303 work permits during the first half of 2024, which is 20.5 percent more than in the same period in 2023.
Germany Announces 6% Increase in Proof-Of-Funds Requirement For 2024/25 Session for International Students
The German government has announced a slight increase of 6% in the proof-of-funds requirement for the 2024/25 academic year for prospective international students.
These prospective international students to Germany will need to demonstrate financial resources of €11,904 (approximately US$12,875) to secure a study permit.
This forms part of its ongoing commitment to maintaining robust financial safeguards for international students.
As of January 1, 2023, the proof-of-funds requirement for student visa applicants was set at €11,208 (US$12,135).
Germany Issues 80,000 Worker Visas
In the first half of this year, the German Federal Foreign Office issued over 80,000 visas to individuals seeking employment in Germany. More than half of the visas — about 40,000 — were issued to skilled workers, German public broadcaster ARD reported in its news program Tagesschau on Sunday (July 28).
Malta is Looking to Attract Skilled Foreign Workers
Key Takeaways
• Some sectors facing shortages include manufacturing, construction, healthcare, food service and hospitality, business and administration.
• Recently, Malta decided to launch an initiative in an effort to attract highly skilled workers from other countries.
• Foreign workers are considered to be important in supporting and boosting Malta’s economic growth.
