The Professionally experienced workers pathway is for third-country nationals with a job contract offer which have the relevant professional experience to work in a non-regulated profession. A minimum annual salary of € 40,770 (2024) applies (€49,830 for over 45 years of age). Applicants need to have at least two years of qualified professional experience within the last five years. The permit is valid for the duration of the contract and maximum 4 years. There is currently no labour market test but it can be flexibly introduced depending on the labour market situation.