Jobs across Europe with work-permit or EU Blue Card sponsorship — Germany, Netherlands, Ireland, Poland and more.
Germany's EU Blue Card is one of Europe's fastest routes for tech workers. 2026 thresholds (€50,700 / €45,934), degree rules and the path to settlement.
Germany needs tens of thousands of nurses. The recognition (Anerkennung) process, German language levels, pay after recognition and visa options.
The Dutch kennismigrant permit is fast if your employer is a recognised sponsor. 2026 salary thresholds, the EU Blue Card option and where to find jobs.
Ireland's Critical Skills permit offers a fast route to residence for tech, engineering and health professionals. 2026 thresholds and how it works.
Ireland still issues employment permits for healthcare assistants and home carers. The 2026 minimum salary (€32,691), requirements and red flags.
Luxembourg pays some of Europe's highest salaries. EU Blue Card threshold (€63,408), the regular salaried-worker route and in-demand sectors.
Poland issues large numbers of work permits to non-EU workers. How the new online system works since June 2025, typical pay and which jobs are open.
Austria's points-based Red-White-Red Card has 64 nationwide shortage occupations in 2026. How the points work, pay rules and how to apply.
Portugal ended its general job-seeker visa in October 2025. What still works: work visas with a contract, the tech visa and the new highly-qualified search visa.
Croatia recruits large numbers of foreign workers for construction, hospitality and transport. How the stay-and-work permit works and how to avoid bad agencies.
