Four Countries Actively Recruiting Indian Workers, Offering Up to 4x Higher Salaries

Investment banker and advisor Sarthak Ahuja has highlighted that four countries – Germany, Japan, Finland, and Taiwan – are actively recruiting Indian workers, offering lucrative compensation packages that are three to four times higher than typical Indian salaries.

Germany is leading this recruitment drive, facing a significant shortage of professionals in healthcare, IT, engineering, and construction. The country plans to issue 90,000 skilled work visas to Indians annually, a substantial increase from previous figures. Over 700,000 jobs are available in Germany across critical sectors. Notably, Germany has relaxed its language and degree requirements for IT professionals, accepting candidates with two years of coding experience even without a formal software development degree. IT professionals in Germany can earn between Rs 40 lakh and Rs 80 lakh per year, with engineers in pharmaceuticals and chemicals expecting around Rs 70 lakh annually.

Japan has entered into an agreement with India to allow 500,000 Indian workers to migrate over the next five years, targeting engineers and IT professionals. These professionals could soon constitute 20% of all IT jobs in Japan, with median annual salaries estimated around Rs 40 lakh. Japan is also creating opportunities for nurses, offering monthly salaries of Rs 3–4 lakh.

Finland is also emerging as an attractive destination, offering Permanent Residency to individuals with a master’s degree who can pass a language proficiency test in Finnish or Swedish. Additionally, it provides an EU Blue Card for skilled professionals in healthcare, IT, and engineering, facilitating long-term settlement.

Taiwan is looking to India to fill roles in its manufacturing sector, showing a preference for workers from India’s North Eastern states due to cultural similarities.

Impact: This trend presents significant opportunities for Indian professionals seeking better career prospects and financial growth. While the cost of living is higher abroad, the potential for substantial savings remains far greater, potentially tripling actual savings compared to remaining in India. This situation also creates potential for entrepreneurs to build businesses connecting skilled Indian workers with foreign employers. Rating: 8/10.

Difficult Terms: Skilled Work Visas: Permits that allow foreign nationals with specific qualifications, skills, or experience to work legally in a country. Permanent Residency (PR): A status granted to a foreign national that allows them to live and work in a country indefinitely without the need for a visa renewal. EU Blue Card: A work permit for highly qualified non-EU citizens aiming to work in a European Union member state, offering certain rights and benefits. Remittances: Money sent by migrant workers back to their families in their home country.