Germany and Italy are making strides to address workforce shortages by expanding work visa opportunities by 2025
Germany
and Italy are making strides to address workforce shortages by expanding work
visa opportunities. Germany’s Skilled Immigration Act has raised the quota to
200,000 visas in 2024, with streamlined processes and an Opportunity Card for
skilled workers requiring basic language skills. Italy plans to issue 165,000
work visas in 2025, a rise from 151,000 in 2024, focusing on sectors like
agriculture and hospitality with 93,550 seasonal visas. These measures aim to
attract talent to meet labour demands in both countries, highlighting their
commitment to economic growth and job market stability
