Top 21 jobs in-demand that can land you a work visa in France

Highlights: 21 in-demand jobs in France to get you a work visa!
 

• France is currently facing labor shortages across various sectors and is in need of skilled foreign workers.
• Several industries facing shortages include the IT, healthcare, engineering, construction, building trades, and agriculture sectors.
• The need for skilled professionals provides ample opportunities for workers globally.
• Skilled professionals will more likely be able to get hired and be granted a work permit.
  
   

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Labor shortages in France drive demand for skilled foreign workers across various industries

A recent report from Statista, a France online portal that specializes in data collection and visualization, shows that even with a 2.4% job vacancy rate in 2023, France is currently experiencing a labor shortage in a number of industries.

 

EURES identified industries facing labor shortages in France
 

The European Labor Authority (EURES) has identified several industries facing shortages, which include the manufacturing, IT, healthcare, engineering, construction and building trades, and agriculture sectors. These sectors are crucial for the French economy and are experiencing a demand for skilled professionals.

 

Most in-demand jobs in France, as reported by EURES
 

The EURES report highlights the most in-demand jobs in France that are currently facing high demand for skilled professionals in France. Among these are:  
 

In-demand jobs in France
Accounting and Finance	.NET Developers
Agricultural professionals	Nursing Professionals
Applications programmers	Pharmaceutical Assistants
Administration Managers	Physiotherapists
Civil Engineers	Power Engineers
Mechanical Engineers	Sales Managers
Electrical Engineers	IT Analysts
Electronic Engineers	Software Developers
Financial Managers	Telecommunications Engineers
Forest Officers	Human Resource Managers
Healthcare Assistants

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Increased demand and opportunities for skilled workers in France
 

Given the demand for specific occupations and skill sets, foreign workers could find a position they fit in. The need to fill job vacancies in France provides increased opportunities for skilled individuals globally, and they will more likely be able to get hired and granted a work permit in France.

 

French economy relies on immigrant skilled workers
 

The French newspaper Le Monde in September highlighted that most of the country’s labor force is made up of immigrant skilled workers and the French economy heavily relies on them. However, many of these individuals work irregularly without a permit. 

 

Some members of President Emmanuel Macron's parliamentary majority acknowledged the importance of immigrant workers and deemed they are crucial to the nation’s economy.

 

Foreign nationals from other nations must obtain a work visa in France

Nationals from the European Union, European Economic Area, and Switzerland wanting to work in France are not required to have a visa. 
 

However, nationals from other nations must obtain a France work visa to work in the country. Individuals must secure an employment offer from a French business prior to filing for a work visa.

 

Steps to apply for a work visa in France
 

Step 1: Fill out the France-Visas online visa application form

Step 2: Submit the receipt from France-Visas

Step 3: Schedule an appointment

Step 4: Submit the required documents and biometrics

Step 5: Pay the fee

Step 6: Wait for your visa to get processed

Step 7: Once you receive your visa, validate it within 3 months of your arrival

 

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