Best Countries for Electrician Immigration

Skilled tradespeople who install, maintain, and repair electrical systems. Moderate to high demand in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. Licensing requirements apply in all destination countries.

Key Takeaways

  • →Electricians 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 electrician profile.

Electrician — Demand by Country

CountryDemandSkill CodeSkills AssessmentEligible Pathways
🇨🇦CanadaMediumNOC 72200—Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Program
🇦🇺AustraliaMediumANZSCO 3411TRA (Trades Recognition Australia)Skilled Independent 189, Skilled Nominated 190
🇩🇪GermanyMedium—Anerkennung foreign trade qualificationsSkilled Worker Visa, Job Seeker Visa
🇬🇧United KingdomMediumSOC 5311JIB (Joint Industry Board) grading preferredSkilled Worker Visa, Scale-up Worker Visa
🇳🇿New ZealandMedium—ETCO (Electrical Workers Registration Board)Skilled Migrant Category, AEWV

Country-Specific Electrician Visa Pathways

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Canada

Medium Demand
Eligible pathways: Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Program, Federal Skilled Trades Program
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Australia

Medium Demand
Eligible pathways: Skilled Independent 189, Skilled Nominated 190, Employer Nomination 186
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Germany

Medium Demand
Eligible pathways: Skilled Worker Visa, Job Seeker Visa
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United Kingdom

Medium Demand
Eligible pathways: Skilled Worker Visa, Scale-up Worker Visa
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New Zealand

Medium Demand
Eligible pathways: Skilled Migrant Category, AEWV
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