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Find the roles your qualification actually opens abroad.

Job market data last reviewed August 2026.

3 matching roles

  • Software engineer

    France · IT & software

    Demand: High

    €42,000 €65,000/year

    Visa sponsorship commonMinimum education: Bachelor's degree

    The Passeport Talent route suits salaries above the national threshold.

    Visa guide for France
  • Nurse

    France · Healthcare & nursing

    Demand: High

    €28,000 €40,000/year

    Visa sponsorship commonLocal licence or equivalency requiredMinimum education: Bachelor's degree

    Requires French at B2 and an ARS authorisation to practise.

    Visa guide for France
  • Commis chef

    France · Hospitality & tourism

    Demand: High

    €22,000 €30,000/year

    Visa sponsorship commonMinimum education: Vocational / technical diploma

    On the shortage-occupation list, which waives the labour market test.

    Visa guide for France

Common questions

Will my degree be recognised abroad?

Recognition is separate from getting hired, and it is usually the slower half. Regulated professions — nursing, medicine, engineering, teaching, law — require a formal equivalency assessment before you can work, which takes months. Unregulated fields such as IT usually need no assessment at all, only an employer willing to sponsor you.

What does "visa sponsorship common" actually mean?

It means employers in that role routinely hire from outside the country and are set up to handle the paperwork. It is not a guarantee for any individual job. Always verify that a specific employer is licensed to sponsor before you invest time — or money — in an application.

Can I work abroad without a university degree?

Yes. Set the filter to secondary school or vocational diploma and you will still see roles in care work, skilled trades, logistics, hospitality and agriculture — several of them on official shortage lists, which is exactly what makes a work visa possible.

Do I need to speak the local language?

It depends on the field more than the country. Patient-facing healthcare and teaching almost always require a certified language level. IT, engineering and research frequently run in English, even in Germany, the Netherlands and the Nordics. The note on each role tells you which case applies.