Best Countries for Accountant Immigration

Professionals who manage financial records, taxation, auditing, and advisory services. Moderate to high demand depending on specialisation. Chartered Accountants and Tax Specialists are most sought after.

Key Takeaways

→Accountants are in high demand across all five major immigration countries.
→Skills assessment requirements vary significantly — research the relevant assessing authority for each country before applying.
→Use our free assessment to see which country offers the best pathway for your specific accountant profile.

Accountant — Demand by Country

Country	Demand	Skill Code	Skills Assessment	Eligible Pathways
🇨🇦Canada	Medium	NOC 11100	—	Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Program
🇦🇺Australia	Medium	ANZSCO 2211	CPA Australia, CA ANZ, or IPA	Skilled Independent 189, Skilled Nominated 190
🇩🇪Germany	Medium	—	Steuerberaterkammer recognition may be required	EU Blue Card, Skilled Worker Visa
🇬🇧United Kingdom	Medium	SOC 2421	ACA/ACCA/CIMA membership preferred	Skilled Worker Visa, Global Talent Visa
🇳🇿New Zealand	Medium	—	—	Skilled Migrant Category, Green List

Country-Specific Accountant Visa Pathways

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Canada

Medium Demand

Eligible pathways: Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Program

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Australia

Medium Demand

Eligible pathways: Skilled Independent 189, Skilled Nominated 190

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Germany

Medium Demand

Eligible pathways: EU Blue Card, Skilled Worker Visa

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United Kingdom

Medium Demand

Eligible pathways: Skilled Worker Visa, Global Talent Visa

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New Zealand

Medium Demand

Eligible pathways: Skilled Migrant Category, Green List, AEWV

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Frequently Asked Questions

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