France has introduced measures to streamline the visa process for foreign seasonal workers seeking employment in the agricultural sector, which has been grappling with significant labor shortages. This move comes in response to the ongoing challenges faced by the agricultural industry in recruiting qualified workers.
To alleviate these labor shortages, France has expanded the list of professions in demand, making it easier for foreign seasonal workers in agriculture to obtain work visas and pursue employment opportunities within the country. This initiative aims to facilitate the entry of non-EU/EEA citizens into the French agricultural workforce.
As part of the new regulations, professions such as farming, breeding, gardening, horticulture, wine growing, and tree cultivation are now categorized as high-demand jobs. Moreover, agricultural companies in France can hire foreign workers without the burden of proving their immediate need for additional labor, thereby expediting the recruitment process and addressing criticisms surrounding previous hiring procedures.
France visa simplification, Foreign farm workers, Visa process, Immigration policy, Labor shortage