How to get a work visa in Austria in 2021? 56 occupations in demand in the entire Austria and 27 occupations in demand in provinces!
As a citizen of Bosnia and Hercegovina, Montenegro and Macedonia you can submit a request for the red-white-red card for you to get a work visa in Austria by completing the following steps:
• It’s necessary for your occupation to be on the list of those in demand as well as for your diploma to be accepted by Austria’s competent institutions
• You must already have a work binding contract in Austria and also the company must be ready to pay for your minimal fee that’s stated by law or by the contract
• You need to have at least 55 points by a variety of criteria, explained below.
Criteria for the acceptance of qualified workers
| CRITERIA FOR DEFICIENT WORKERS | POINTS |
|---|---|
| Qualification | The maximum number of points: 30 |
| Finished three-year deficit school in the field with the final exam | 20 |
| Finished four-year deficit school with the graduation exam | 25 |
| Finished at least a three-year faculty with bachelor’s degree | 30 |
| Work experience in the field | The maximum number of points: 20 |
| Work experience (by year)
Work experience in Austria (by year) |
2
3 |
| The knowledge of the German language | The maximum number of points: 15 |
| Passed A1 exam of German language | 5 |
| Passed A2 exam of German language | 10 |
| Passed B1 exam of German language | 15 |
| The knowledge of the English language | The maximum number of points: 10 |
| Passed A2 exam of English language | 5 |
| Passed B1 exam of English language | 10 |
| Age | The maximum number of points: 15 |
| up to 30 years old
up to 40 years old |
15
10 |
| The minimum number of points: 90 | 90 |
| The minimum number of points for getting a work visa: 55 | 55 |
This is how a preliminary list of occupations in demand looks like in 2021:
| 1. | Constructors of agricultural machinery |
| 2. | Mechanical technicians – engineers |
| 3. | Electrical technicians-engineers (high current energy) |
| 4. | Electrical technicians |
| 5. | Information technology engineers |
| 6. | Wood scrapers |
| 7. | Insulators (bitumen) |
| 8. | Metal rodents |
| 9. | Welders |
| 10. | Mechanical technicians |
| 11. | Electricians |
| 12. | Technicians of other fields |
| 13. | Locksmiths |
| 14. | Auto mechanics |
| 15. | Roofers |
| 16. | Construction carpenters |
| 17. | Accountants |
| 18. | Concreting worker |
| 19. | Pipe installers and assemblers |
| 20. | Wheelwrights/Blacksmiths |
| 21. | Tinsmiths |
| 22. | Locomotive drivers |
| 23. | Varnish experts |
| 24. | Carpenters |
| 25. | Electrical technicians |
| 26. | Ceramists |
| 27. | Opticians |
| 28. | Graduated nurses/medical technicians |
| 28. | Graduated nurses/medical technicians |
| 29. | Car tinsmiths for car body and cooler |
| 30. | Construction workers |
| 31. | Toolmakers |
| 32. | Machine locksmiths |
| 33. | Construction engineers |
| 34. | Construction locksmiths |
| 35. | Other technicians |
| 36. | Traders and sellers of iron and metal goods, machines, household and kitchen appliances |
| 37. | Economists for earnings processings – accountants |
| 38. | Chefs |
| 39. | Carpenters for construction carpentry and furniture |
| 40. | Technicians-Engineers of labor organization and industrial management |
| 41. | Other mechanics |
| 42. | Floor layering technicians (ex. laminate) |
| 43. | Plasticians |
| 44. | Information technology technicians |
| 45. | Woodworkers |
| 46. | Construction tinsmiths |
| 47. | Technicians of labor organization and industrial management |
| 48. | Chemical technicians |
| 49. | Engineers/Technicians of electromechanics |
| 50. | Medical occupations – technicians |
| 51. | Electromechanics |
| 52. | Florists |
| 53. | Masons |
| 54. | Construction technicians |
| 55. | Nursing assistants |
| 56. | Certified nursing assistants |
This is how a preliminary list of occupations in demand for provinces looks like in 2021:
1. Hairdressers
2. Economists and other hotel technicians
3. Traders and sellers of basic life supplies
4. Waiters
5. Painters
6. Accountants
7. Pastry chefs
8. Glaziers
9. Technical draftsmen
10. Forwarder in logistics
11. Cosmeticians
12. Traders and sellers of textile and wardrobe
13. Low construction workers
14. Mechanical device installer
15. Referents of procurement
16. Other occupations in machine processing of metal
17. Butchers
18. Rail traffic controller
19. Metal fitters
20. Upholsterers
21. Machinists
22. Bakers
23. Storekeepers
24. Gardeners
25. Marketing experts
26. Chefs
27. Insurance intermediaries
For issuing a residence permit, the following documents must be submitted:
a) Valid travel document
b) Birth certificate
c) Photograph that cannot be older than half a year (size: 45x35mm)
d) Proof of usual accommodation (for example, lease agreement, pre-agreement, or proof of ownership)
e) Proof of health insurance covering all risks (compulsory insurance or appropriate insurance policy)
f) Proof of insured existence (payslips, salary certificates, employment contracts, insurance certificate, proof of pension, annuity or other insurance, investment capital, or own funds in sufficient quantity)
To examine the individual criteria according to the scoring system (listed above), the following documents must be submitted:
- 1. Qualification
Completed school:
Certificate of completed schooling (certificates and diplomas for three-year or four-year high school)
Certificate of successful completion of a three-year study at a university or other higher education institution, as well as proof of the status of a university or other higher education institution - 2. Work experience
Certificate of employment - 3. Language skills
Language diploma proving German language skills (Diplomas and certificates of German language can be obtained separately at the following institutes: ÖSD, Goethe-Institut, Telc GmbH, Austrian Integration Fund)
Language diploma proving English language proficiency (In particular, the following diplomas and certificates are recognized as proof of English language proficiency: Cambridge Certificate, TELC certificate, IELTS diploma, TOEIC diploma, TOEFL diploma.)
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