Estonia Offers Thousands of Job Openings for International Professionals

Islamabad:In a bid to fill numerous vacancies across multiple sectors, Estonia, a European nation, has announced thousands of job opportunities for foreign professionals. According to a survey by European Employment Services, Estonia is facing shortages particularly in skilled trades, healthcare, information technology, food services, hospitality, and manufacturing.

The country has struggled locally to find workers for these positions, impacting its economy. As a result, Estonia has decided to offer employment opportunities to foreign workers to meet the demand for skilled labor.

The survey by European Employment Services has outlined specific professions in high demand in Estonia, including farm workers for livestock, heavy truck and lorry drivers, mechanical machinery assemblers, electrical mechanics and fitters, agricultural and industrial machinery mechanics and repairers, metalworking machine tool setters and operators, sheet metal workers, welders and flame cutters, painters and related workers, security guards, healthcare assistants, construction supervisors, manufacturing supervisors, technical specialists in soil engineering, software developers and analysts, web and multimedia developers, systems analysts, teachers, special education teachers, primary school teachers, nursing professionals, general practitioners/medical practitioners, and soil engineers.

Statistics from Estonian authorities indicate approximately 10,000 job vacancies were reported by businesses, institutions, and organizations in the first quarter of 2024, with 40% of these positions in the public sector.

The sectors with the highest demand for job openings included public administration and defense, human health and social work activities, and transportation and storage. Conversely, the lowest number of vacancies were reported in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

Estonia is known for having one of the easiest work visa procedures among European countries, making it an attractive destination for international professionals seeking employment opportunities. While citizens of European countries do not require visas, non-EU citizens must secure a job offer before applying for a visa.

The move by Estonia underscores its commitment to addressing labor shortages and boosting its economy by welcoming skilled workers from abroad.