Austria Simplifies Migration of Skilled Workers

Politics ♦ Published: July 3, 2012; 13:26 ♦ (Vindobona)

A simplified migration procedure for skilled workers in shortage occupations has been in place since 16th June 2012.

Austria Simplifies Migration of Skilled Workers / Picture: © BMI Bundesministerium für Inneres / Alexander Tuma

People from non-EU countries who have completed vocational training in one of these shortage occupations, who already have a job offer in Austria and who meet the requisite minimum number of points in terms of qualifications, job experience, language skills and age, are welcome to apply for a Red-White-Red card.

The Shortage occupations list can be found on the migration portal.…