Thinking of moving to Europe? Here are the easiest countries to get a work visa

Europe is well known for being a difficult place to move to for non-European citizens trying to relocate for work.

Some countries in the EU - tiny nations like Liechtenstein and Vatican City, for example - have some of the strictest immigration rules in the world.

But countries across Europe are now facing severe labour shortages which have caused major disruption in recent months. Many are now making it easier for migrant workers to move to the EU for work.

Here’s a list of the countries where it’s easiest to obtain a work visa for non-European citizens.

Germany has recently launched a new ‘opportunity card’ to attract skilled migrant workers.

Using a point system, the ‘Chancenkarte’ allows those looking for work in Germany to move to the country before having found a job or apprenticeship, rather than having to apply 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 CV.

They also need to prove that they can afford to pay for living expenses for the time they’d be in Germany before finding a job.

For more details, check our explainer here.

Denmark is also in dire need of workers in all kinds of industries and is looking for professionals from other countries to step in and help.

Skilled workers are required from fields like science and engineering to legal and healthcare professionals, from teachers and IT specialists to electricians, blacksmiths and metal workers.

A full list of professionals needed is available on the country’s Positive List for People with a Higher Education and the Positive List for Skilled Work published by Denmark’s Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI). The lists were