Working abroad is a dream for many foreigners in different parts of the world. However, the employment procedure is associated with certain difficulties, including obtaining a visa and finding the best vacancy. Find out which work visas are recognized as the best for employment in 2025 and which specialists are in the highest demand

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In 2024, many countries faced a shortage of labor. That is why the demand for foreign skilled professionals was high, which led to an increase in employment opportunities for expats around the world. Experts say that this trend will continue in 2025. Therefore, those who plan to move abroad in 2025 will be interested to know which types of work visas are easiest to obtain from abroad, as well as which vacancies are the most popular.

Top 5 Easiest Work Visas of 2025

Australian Work Visa

The Working Holiday Visa allows young expats to take up temporary positions in agriculture, tourism and the hospitality industry. This visa is especially popular for short-term work, as it allows applicants to work while traveling around Australia.

It is worth noting that despite the restrictions that the Australian government approved in its migration legislation in 2024, they did not apply to the Working Holiday Visa. In fact, we can expect to see an increase in age restrictions and an increase in the number of participating countries in 2025, which will make it easier for international workers to access short-term work.

Estonia D-Visa

The Estonian D-Visa is granted to technology professionals and digital nomads looking for work in Europe.

Obtaining a permit is quite simple, as the country is known for its digital approach, and the visa process has also been significantly simplified here to support the technology and startup sectors. The D-Visa offers relatively simple requirements, which makes it attractive to both IT professionals and entrepreneurs.

Germany Job Seeker Visa

The German Job Seeker Visa is the best choice for professionals. It allows foreigners to enter Germany and look for work without an offer from a German employer, especially in areas such as healthcare, engineering and IT.

Germany is also expected to work actively in 2025 to simplify entry routes for skilled workers and may continue to streamline administrative processes, ensuring faster integration of skilled professionals.

Work visa to Lithuania

To compensate for the shortage of specialists in the technology, manufacturing and logistics sectors, the Lithuanian work visa was introduced. Thanks to the simple application process, the country managed to attract many skilled workers in 2024.

Although Lithuania introduced a temporary residence permit for long stays at the end of 2024, it still prioritizes attracting the best talent in sectors with high demand. For professionals in the technology, manufacturing and logistics sectors, Lithuania is likely to continue accepting applications with managed visa requirements.

New Zealand Skilled Migrant Visa

New Zealand is facing a shortage of skilled migrants for key sectors such as healthcare, engineering and IT. In 2024, significant updates were introduced to the Skilled Migrant Resident Visa, including a points system focused on employment, qualifications and local work experience. Candidates will now need a minimum of 6 points to be considered for employment, which takes into account skills and experience.

This means New Zealand remains a good destination for skilled professionals in 2025.

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15 Most Popular Jobs in 2025

To make it easier for professionals to navigate, we are adding information about the professions that were in the greatest demand in countries such as Estonia, Lithuania, New Zealand, Australia and Germany:

- Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

- General Practitioners

- Engineering Professionals

- Construction Workers

- Teachers and Educators

- Agricultural and Horticultural Workers

- Logistics and Supply Chain Professionals

- Hospitality and Tourism Personnel

- Manufacturing and Manufacturing Operations

- Finance and Accounting Professionals

- Lawyers

- Sales and Marketing Professionals

- Environmental and Renewable Energy Experts

- Healthcare Support Personnel

- Transport and Heavy Vehicle Operators

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What could change in 2025?

Also, keep in mind that in 2025 you can expect the following changes:

1. Lithuania may tighten temporary residence requirements for foreign professionals to better manage immigration.

2. Australia may extend the age for which the Working Holiday Visa is granted, providing access for young professionals.

3. Germany seeks to optimize visa processes to more effectively attract and integrate qualified foreign talent.

4. With the acceleration of digital transformation, demand for technology talent is expected to increase, prompting countries to adapt their visa policies to attract these specialists.

Working abroad opens up good prospects for foreigners, so choose a country, a destination and set off on an interesting adventure next year.

Let's remind you! In recent years, the European labor market has been experiencing an acute shortage of workers. The main reason for this process is the aging of the population. To overcome the crisis, most countries have focused on attracting foreign professionals. We have already told you what prospects will be available to expats in 2025 in such European countries as Greece, Germany and Lithuania.

Igor Usyk - Head of Migration department at VisitWorld

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