Make sure you have completed the application prerequisites before applying for the Austrian Skilled Migration Program:
OCCUPATIONS WITH LABOR SHORTAGE
The list of 2025 labor shortage occupations includes both nationwide occupations and occupational groups with regional labor shortages only in certain states.
Professions that require higher education such as computer engineer, doctor, nurse, software engineer, electrical engineer, civil engineer, industrial engineer, mechanical engineer; professions that require mastery and experience such as cook, butcher, doner kebab maker, kebab maker, pastry-oven maker, auto mechanic, carpenter, painter, welder, electrician, roofer, plumber, plasterer are also on this list!
FOR SKILLED WORKERS IN OCCUPATIONS WITH LABOR SHORTAGES
Factors such as vocational education, professional experience, foreign language skills and age determine the total score. Having a binding job offer is the last and most important step in the application process.
If you are in an occupational group with a country-wide or regional labor shortage, a score of at least 55 is sufficient to apply.
By examining the table below, you can see your strengths and realize in which areas you need improvement.
WHICH VOCATIONAL TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE RECOGNIZED?
Article 16 Journeyman Certificate
Journeyman Certificates obtained from the Ministry of National Education Vocational Education Centers within the scope of Article 16 of the Vocational Education Law No. 3308
Vocational High School Diplomas
Vocational High School, Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School, Anatolian Technical High School, Tourism and Hotel Management High School etc. diplomas
Associate Degree Diplomas
2-year University Vocational School diplomas
Undergraduate Diplomas
4-year University diplomas
Article 16 Journeyman Certificate
Journeyman Certificate obtained from the Vocational Education Centers of the Ministry of National Education within the scope of Article 16 of the Vocational Education Law No. 3308
Vocational High School Diplomas
Vocational High School, Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School, Anatolian Technical High School, Tourism and Hotel Management High School, etc.
Associate Degree Diplomas
2-year University Vocational School diplomas
Undergraduate Diplomas
4-year University diplomas
Foreign Language Certificates
Note: Internationally recognized language certificates in French, Spanish, Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian in accordance with the CEFR can also be submitted as proof of language proficiency.
Vocational Training Certificate & Diploma
Transcript (Transcript)
SSI Service Transcript
Search from e-government with the title “SSI Registration and Service Transcript / Workplace Title List”. In the result, click on the “Create Barcoded Document” button and save the created document as pdf.
Certificate of Employment
For your work records in your occupational field subject to your vocational training certificate from the work records in your SSI service document, a stamped-signed document from the relevant employer stating that you have fulfilled the profession in question in the relevant date range
Criminal Record
An inquiry is made from e-government with the title “Criminal Record”. On the screen that appears; By specifying the type of institution “Foreign country (with translation)”, Why the document will be given “Without archive record”, Where the document will be given “AMS”, Select Language “German”, the barcoded document is created and pdf is saved.
Multilingual Birth Registration Sample (Formula A)
An inquiry is made from e-government with the title “Multilingual Birth Registration Sample (Formula A) Inquiry”. The result is saved in pdf by creating a barcoded document.
Photocopy of the data page of the passport
Foreign Language Certificates
Biometric Photo
Resume
It should include area of specialization, personal information, contact information, experience, education, vocational training, foreign language skills. The CV should be compatible with the experience and education documents presented. It should be short.
Important notes
Working and living legally in Austria requires following a formal process with clear rules. Taking the right steps at the right time is the key to a healthy process.
As Primo Personal, we plan all stages step by step for our candidates to complete this process with confidence and minimum stress, providing guidance at every point, from collecting the necessary documents to visa processing and initial registration in Austria.
Below, you can see step by step how this process works.
In order to start the application process, the candidate must meet the following requirements:
No legal impediments to obtaining a passport and leaving the European Union,
Clean criminal record,
Occupation listed in the labor shortage list,
Proof of professional competence with a certified document,
Minimum score of 55 points in the scoring,
A binding job offer from a company in Austria.
When all prerequisites are met;
The contract is prepared.
The prepayment is received.
The documents of the candidate and the employer are completed in full.
When these steps are completed, the official application process is started.
Applications are evaluated by the Austrian Employment Agency (AMS).
The average evaluation period is 8-10 weeks.
The Agency may request additional documents if deemed necessary.
After the application is approved, the Austrian authorities forward the residence permit letter to the Austrian Consulate in Turkey.
The D Visa application is submitted through VFS Global application centers.
The passport is usually delivered to the applicant's address within 1 to 1.5 weeks after application.
Upon receipt of the passport, the applicant clarifies the flight date and shares this information with Primo Personal.
Primo Personal organizes the necessary appointment for fingerprint registration based on the shared date.
Within the first 3 working days after arriving in Austria, the applicant has to register for residence (Meldezettel).
On the appointed appointment date, the applicant is fingerprinted at the Immigration and Residence Office.
After the fingerprinting, the date of the card delivery is notified by e-mail.
On the appointed date, the applicant receives the Rot-Weiss-Rot-Karte and can officially start working.
