Careers in Europe. Growth across both markets.
The Europe-India Chamber of Commerce & Industry (EUICCI) connects skilled Indian professionals with careers in Europe, helps Indian companies enter the European market, and supports European companies growing in India. Clear guidance, verified sources and the right introductions, from Paris and Brussels.
Hi, I'm Pankaj Thakur. I made this move myself.
The EU–India trade agreement
After nearly twenty years of negotiation, the EU and India have concluded a free trade agreement. Indian tariffs fall on 96.6% of EU goods exports, and the EU opens 99.3% of its market to Indian goods. Signature is expected by the end of 2026.
- 96.6%of EU goods exports to India see tariffs cut or removed
- €4bnin duties saved by EU exporters each year
- 99.3%of Indian exports to the EU covered
- 110% → 10%Indian duty on European cars, within a quota
Source: European Commission
How can we help?
- INDIA → EUROPEI want to work in EuropeWhich country, which visa, and how to get your degree recognised.
- EUROPE → INDIAI want to work in IndiaThe visa, the paperwork after you land, the cities, and what life costs.
- EMPLOYERSI need to hire someoneHiring from India for a job in Europe, or bringing a European expert to India.
- BUSINESSI want to expand my companyTaking an Indian company into Europe, or a European company into India.
Pick a country
Visas, jobs in demand and the language you will need, country by country, across the EU, Switzerland and Monaco.
France
Well-defined routes in tech, engineering and research. French matters early.
Belgium
Small country, three regions, three different salary rules.
Germany
Europe's most structured routes for skilled Indians. German widens your options.
Spain
Growing tech hubs and quick decisions for qualified people. Spanish still matters.
Portugal
The general job-seeker visa has ended. A job offer now comes first.
Switzerland
High salaries and annual quotas. Open mainly to highly qualified specialists.
Luxembourg
Finance, tech and EU institutions in a small, multilingual country. A high Blue Card bar.
Malta
English-speaking EU country. New hiring rules for non-EU workers since August 2025.
Netherlands
English-speaking workplaces and fast permits. Housing is the main challenge.
Monaco
Finance, luxury hospitality and yachting. Strict local hiring priority and permits.
Three priorities, one chamber
Europe faces a lasting skills shortage. India is one of the fastest-growing major economies. And the EU–India trade agreement opens both markets wider. Our work sits where these meet.
TALENT MOBILITY · INDIA → EUROPE
Careers in Europe for Indian professionals
Healthcare, engineering, IT, hospitality and the skilled trades face persistent shortages across the EU. Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and others have reformed their rules since 2023 to recruit from India faster.
MARKET ENTRY · INDIA → EUROPE
Growth in Europe for Indian companies
The EU is a single market of 27 countries and 450 million people. Under the trade agreement it will remove tariffs on more than 90% of its tariff lines for Indian goods. We help Indian companies choose where to start, set up and find European partners.
MARKET ENTRY · EUROPE → INDIA
Growth in India for European companies
Around 6,000 European companies already operate in India, and the EU–India trade agreement concluded in January 2026 will open more of the market. We help companies choose the right structure, find partners and build local teams.
Consulting and advisory
For companies, founders and investors working between Europe and India: from the first market review to introductions and follow-through, in Paris, Brussels and online.
- Market entry supportEarly market review, fit assessment, positioning and a clear plan for the first steps.
- Business introductionsIntroductions to partners, advisers and decision makers where there is a real basis for discussion.
- Growth consultingShape your cross-border offer and build a stronger path to traction in a new market.
- Founder advisoryDirect, practical support for founders before key cross-border decisions.
- Strategic business supportPartnerships, representation, commercial discussions and business development across borders.
- Cross-cultural business guidanceCommunication, pace, expectations and decision making in European and Indian business.
Membership and partnerships · Business dialogues in Paris and Brussels · Advocacy
Where the jobs are
Eight fields where we see real demand, on one side or both.
- HospitalityStaffing gaps in European hotels, and leadership demand in India's new properties.
- CulinaryCooks are on shortage lists across Europe, and specialist Indian chefs are in demand.
- TechnologyThe largest professional corridor between India and Europe.
- HealthcareEurope's largest shortage, and the field that needs the most preparation.
- EngineeringIndian engineers in European plants, and European engineers launching new plants in India.
- Construction & tradesWelders, electricians and plumbers are in short supply across Europe.
- LogisticsStrong demand for drivers, but an EU licence and training are required.
- Agri-foodSeasonal farm work in Europe, and European food know-how in India.
why now?
In 2025 the EU and India traded about €192 billion in goods and services. Around 6,000 European companies already work in India. Germany alone has said it wants to give up to 90,000 visas a year to skilled Indians. And in January 2026 the two sides finally closed a free trade deal they had been discussing for almost twenty years.
Sources: EU diplomatic service (EEAS), German government Skilled Labour Strategy for India (2024), European Commission.
How it works
No forms, no accounts and never a fee for a job. Every conversation starts with one message.
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Write to us
One WhatsApp message: who you are, what you do and where you want to go.
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Get a straight answer
Which visa, which recognition step, which country makes sense, with the official link so you can check it yourself.
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Get ready
Documents, language, CV, company paperwork. We send the checklists that save people months.
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Meet people
When we know someone who fits, we introduce you. When we don't, we tell you.
Latest updates
Policy changes, salary thresholds and trade developments, each one dated and sourced.
- Where the EU–India trade deal standsConcluded in January 2026, with signature expected by the end of the year. What the EU–India FTA changes, for whom, and when.
- The EU Talent Pool is law. What happens next?The EU adopted the Talent Pool regulation in April 2026. A plain-language look at what it is, what it is not, and what Indian jobseekers should do.
- The jobs Europe can't fill, in numbersThe EURES network reports shortages in all 31 countries it covers. The occupations that appear most often, and what that means for Indian professionals.
- Germany's skilled labour strategy for India, two years onGermany's 2024 strategy to attract skilled Indian workers, with up to 90,000 visas a year: what it contains and what it means in practice.
Quick answers
What is the Europe-India Chamber of Commerce & Industry (EUICCI)?
A chamber based in Paris and active in Brussels. It helps skilled Indian professionals build careers in Europe, Indian companies enter the European market, and European companies grow in India, with practical guidance and introductions.
Does EUICCI charge for jobs or visas?
No. The chamber never sells jobs or visas, and no honest employer or recruiter asks workers to pay for a job. Consulting work for companies is agreed separately and in writing.
How can I contact EUICCI?
Use the contact form on euicci.com/contact, write to hello@euicci.com, or start a WhatsApp chat from the button at the bottom of any page. Companies, press and partners can also use the form.
Which countries does EUICCI cover?
Fifteen European countries, including France, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Switzerland and Monaco, plus India's main business cities.
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