Europe is well known as a difficult place to relocate to for non-European nationals trying to move for work.
Some EU countries, such as Liechtenstein and the Vatican City, for example, have some of the strictest immigration rules in the world.
But countries across Europe are now facing serious labor shortages, which have caused major disruptions in recent months. Many are now making it easier for labor migrants to move to the EU to work.
Germany has recently launched a new “opportunity map” to attract skilled migrant workers.
Using a points-based system, the Chancenkarte allows job seekers to move to Germany before they find a job or study, instead of applying from abroad.
Applicants must be under 35 years old, have sufficient language skills to live in the country and at least 3 years of professional experience on their resume.
They also need to prove that they can afford to pay their living expenses for the time they will be in Germany before finding a job.
