The government says it granted visas to 65 chefs to live and work on the Island last year.
The figures were given by Treasury Minister Dr Alex Allinson in a written response to a question from Onchan MHK Julie Edge.
Dr Allinson said a total of 718 work visas were issued last year.
Of those, 85 were for healthcare workers, 65 for chefs and 63 for nurses.
Boy's murder trial gets underway today
Mum's plea to parents after son attacked at football
Company issues advice over mobile network upgrade
Eating disorder support group to host first meeting
Online historic newspapers halted next month
Yellow warning for coastal overtopping
Weather forces Tough Mucka postponement
Police investigating Irish 'paedophile hunter' video