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France has unveiled an updated list of more than 80 jobs now
open to foreign nationals — including Nigerians — under a streamlined
immigration process designed to attract skilled workers and regularize
undocumented migrants already contributing to the economy.
The revised framework simplifies the legalization process
for thousands of undocumented workers in France, while also making it easier
for qualified professionals from abroad to obtain legal residency and
employment.
According to data from EURES, foreign nationals from non-EU
countries, including Nigeria, made up 10.5 percent of France’s active workforce
in 2023. Yet, a report from French think tank Terra Nova forecasts that between
250,000 and 310,000 foreign workers will be needed by 2025 to meet growing
labor market demands.
Despite welcoming more than 331,000 immigrants in 2022,
France still faces major workforce shortages across various sectors, a
challenge compounded by an aging population and low birth rates.
As a result, policymakers now view labor migration as a
necessary tool for sustaining the country’s economic growth.
Simplified Pathway
for Legal Status
The updated shortage occupation list benefits both new
foreign applicants and undocumented workers already employed in eligible
fields.
By offering a fast-tracked work permit process, the
government aims to help these individuals transition from irregular to legal
employment, enabling quicker access to residency permits and legal protections.
Key sectors targeted include:
Construction and
Building
Engineers, electricians, plumbers, carpenters, roofers,
welders, masons, site supervisors
Hospitality and Food
Services
Chefs, bakers, hotel staff, restaurant servers, butchers,
pastry chefs, fishmongers
Healthcare and Home
Support
Nurses, physiotherapists, doctors, caregivers, early
childhood educators, veterinary surgeons
Agriculture and
Forestry
Farm workers, horticulturalists, vineyard workers, forestry
specialists, livestock farmers
Manufacturing and
Industry
Industrial mechanics, machine operators, metal workers,
maintenance technicians, sheet metal fabricators
Transport and
Logistics
HGV and bus drivers, logistics operators, packaging staff,
tram drivers
IT and Digital
Technology
Software developers, cybersecurity experts, data analysts,
AI professionals, IT project managers, network engineers
Technical and Skilled
Trades
Refrigeration technicians, automotive repairers, lift
installers, cement plant technicians, glass processors.
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