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Accountant
Accountants with CPA, ACCA or CA have strong migration options. Compare visas and salaries in Australia, Canada, Ireland and the UAE.
See visa routes →Agricultural Worker
Many farm and seasonal work visas need no degree. Compare schemes, pay and routes to residence in Australia, the UK, Canada and New Zealand.
See visa routes →Architect
Architects must clear two hurdles: a visa and title registration. Compare routes in Australia, Canada, Germany and the UAE.
See visa routes →Baker
Bakers can migrate with a job offer and trade experience, no degree needed. Compare visas and pay in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Germany.
See visa routes →Bricklayer
Bricklayers are on shortage lists worldwide. Compare skilled visas, pay and residence routes in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the UK.
See visa routes →Care Worker
Care work is one of the most sponsorable jobs abroad. Compare care visas in Germany, Japan, Australia and Ireland. The UK route is closed to new applicants.
See visa routes →Carpenter
Carpenters are wanted worldwide. Learn the skills assessment and visa routes for Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the UK.
See visa routes →Chef
Chefs are on skilled occupation lists with real visa routes. Compare pathways and pay in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the UK.
See visa routes →Civil Engineer
Civil engineers are on skilled lists worldwide. Compare visa routes and salaries in Australia, Canada, the UAE and New Zealand.
See visa routes →Construction Worker
Construction trades are short across the developed world. Compare visas, pay and safety cards in Australia, Canada, Germany and the UAE.
See visa routes →Data Analyst
Data analysts can get skilled visas with no licence needed. Compare routes and salaries in Australia, the UK, Germany and Canada.
See visa routes →Dentist
Dentists face strict licensing abroad, but demand is high. Compare exams, visas and pay in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the UAE.
See visa routes →Doctor
Doctors are among the most-needed workers worldwide. Compare visas, salaries and licensing in the UK, Australia, Canada and Germany.
See visa routes →Electrician
Electricians are among the most-wanted trades. Compare visa routes, pay and licensing in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Germany.
See visa routes →Hospitality Worker
Chefs, cooks, bar and hotel staff are in demand. Compare sponsored and seasonal visas in Australia, the UK, the UAE and Germany.
See visa routes →HVAC Technician
HVAC is a shortage trade. Compare licence recognition, refrigerant certificates and visas in Australia, Canada, Germany and New Zealand.
See visa routes →Mechanic
Auto and diesel mechanics are in demand. Compare visa routes, salaries and licensing in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the UAE.
See visa routes →Midwife
The world is short of about 900,000 midwives. Compare registration and visa routes in the UK, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland.
See visa routes →Nurse
Nurses are wanted worldwide. Compare visa routes, salaries and registration steps for Australia, the UK, Canada and Germany.
See visa routes →Painter
Painters and decorators can migrate with a job offer and trade experience. Compare visas and pay in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Germany.
See visa routes →Pharmacist
Pharmacists have strong migration routes. Compare visas, salaries and registration in the UK, Canada, Australia and Ireland.
See visa routes →Physiotherapist
Physiotherapists are in strong demand. Compare registration steps and visa routes in Australia, New Zealand, the UK and Canada.
See visa routes →Plumber
Plumbers are in high demand with clear routes to residency. Compare visas and pay in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the UK.
See visa routes →Project Manager
Certified project managers have strong migration options. Compare visas and salaries in Australia, Canada, the UAE and Germany.
See visa routes →Psychologist
Psychologist is a protected title abroad. Learn the registration steps and visa routes for Australia, New Zealand, the UK and Ireland.
See visa routes →Radiographer
Radiographers are among the most-wanted allied health workers. Compare registration and visas in the UK, Australia, Ireland and New Zealand.
See visa routes →Social Worker
Overseas social workers are actively recruited, and registration is the main hurdle. Compare routes in Australia, the UK, Canada and New Zealand.
See visa routes →Software Engineer
Software engineers get strong visa options abroad. Compare routes and salaries in Canada, Germany, Singapore and the Netherlands.
See visa routes →Teacher
Teachers, especially in STEM and special education, are in demand. Compare visas and pay in Australia, the UK, the UAE and Canada.
See visa routes →Truck Driver
Truck drivers are short worldwide. See how to convert your licence and find a visa sponsor in Australia, Canada, Germany and the UK.
See visa routes →Veterinarian
Vets are short in rural and farm practice. Compare registration exams and visa routes in Australia, New Zealand, the UK and Canada.
See visa routes →Welder
Certified welders are in strong demand. Compare visa routes, salaries and certifications in Canada, Australia, the UAE and New Zealand.
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