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This tool allows you to view labor migration pathways available to third-country nationals in EU Member states. You can apply criteria through selecting the relevant filters on the left to select those pathways you are most interested in. See the legend page for a longer description of the criteria. Use the ‘Clear all filters’ button to remove all selected filters. If you want to see the labour migration related pathways for a specific country you can also select the country by clicking on the map on the right. You can also download the full case studies, summaries and visual posters from there.
You must select at least one filter.

Country

Duration
Duration of validity of initial permit (maximum length)

Sector-specific
Pathways open only to specific sectors

Education, skills and experience
Requirements for education, skills and experience

Quota
Pathways subject to quotas/upper limits

Labour market test
Pathways subject to a labour market test

Shortage occupation list
Pathways open only to specific occupations for which there are identified labour market shortages

Specific income requirement
Annual income requirement

Language requirement
Requirements for (local) language proficiency

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