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Successfully employing international skilled workers

Find the right talent and prepare the immigration procedure step by step – with WORK in AUSTRIA behind you. The advice is free of charge and provided under a government mandate.

  • A structured overview of immigration processes and employment opportunities
  • Expert advice on residence permits and procedures 
  • Support at every step involving international skilled workers 

 

Your path to international skilled workers in Austria – step by step

  1. Preparing for immigration and employment

    Before you employ international skilled workers in Austria, a few key questions need answering: Where do you find the right skilled workers? Which residence permits are available? What documents do you need to immigrate to Austria? The WORK in AUSTRIA service package gives you a compact overview of recruitment routes, immigration procedures and what it takes to employ international skilled workers in Austria. 

    • An overview of recruitment, immigration and employment 
    • Guidance on requirements, the documents you need and how the process works 
    • A concise overview to help you plan 
  2. Find international skilled workers

    With the WORK in AUSTRIA Talent Hub you reach international skilled workers directly and can post your company’s vacancies. Digital search agents also alert you automatically to profiles that match your role.

    • Access to qualified international skilled workers 
    • Posting your vacancies 
    • Direct contact with suitable candidates 
    • Automatic alerts when profiles match
  3. Sorting out the immigration procedure and the residence permit requirements in Austria

    WORK in AUSTRIA provides Austrian employers with free support through a statutory service centre for any queries regarding immigration and residence for international skilled workers. You will get a expert assessment and guidance through each step of the procedure. Both skilled workers and companies are actively involved in the advice.

    • An assessment of which residence permit is right (e.g., the Red-White-Red Card) 
    • Support in putting together a complete set of application documents 
    • An overview of the process, the requirements and your next steps 
  4. Retain skilled workers in the long term

    Beyond recruitment and immigration, retaining a skilled worker in the long term is just as crucial. The Compass for Guides helps you integrate international talent into your company in a sustainable way.

    • Guidance on onboarding and integration 
    • Support in keeping international skilled workers in the long term
    • Practical material for lasting cooperation 

A comprehensive overview – in a nutshell for your company

Download our service package for a structured overview of international skilled workers, immigration procedures and your company’s next steps.

Real-world success stories

Maurice Dantès // Pharma Logistik Austria

Michael Bergmann // MSD Animal Health Danube Biotech

Alexander Zach // Merz Therapeutics Austria

Iris Keller // Sanochemia Pharmazeutika

Bernhard Wittmann // Sigmapharm Arzneimittel

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Events for companies

INTI Digital Talent & Education 2026

The Austrian Business Agency invites you to join us at INTI Digital Talent & Education 2026 - a leading IT summit in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Startup Summit Floripa 2026

The Startup Summit in Florianópolis is one of Latin America’s leading innovation events, bringing together startups, investors, and industry leaders in a highly dynamic environment.

Tech Career Days 2026

The Austrian Business Agency (WORK in AUSTRIA) will once again be a GOLD partner of Tech Career Days in 2026. The event offers Austrian companies the opportunity to meet qualified IT specialists from Bulgaria, while international talents can find out about career opportunities and working in Austria directly at the ABA stand.

Regional JobFair 2026

The Austrian Business Agency (WORK in AUSTRIA) is represented at Regionalni sajam poslova – a regional online job fair focusing on cross-border talent recruitment. The digital platform offers 24/7 access, direct communication with candidates via chat, and multimedia presentations through videos, texts and company stories.

Absolvent Talent Days 2026

We will be attending the Absolvent Talent Days in Warsaw on 27 October 2026. This dynamic career fair is aimed at students, graduates and young professionals and offers formats such as Talent Match (speed networking with recruiters), practical workshops and discussion panels with industry experts. Visit us on site and discover career opportunities in Austria.

Web Summit Lisbon 2026

In November, Lisbon will once again become the place for tech and innovation: The Web Summit brings together over 70,000 participants from more than 160 countries, including 1,000+ speakers and 2,000+ startups. Key topics include artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, cloud computing, renewable energy, mobility, biotechnology, and advanced engineering.

Top Talent Bukarest 2026

We will be there! The Austrian Business Agency (WORK in AUSTRIA) will be represented at TOP Talent Bucharest on 13–14 November 2026. This exclusive event brings together 250 selected high potentials from over 1,000 applications and offers ideal opportunities for direct exchange about career and job opportunities in Austria.

Economy Career Days 2026

The Austrian Business Agency (WORK in AUSTRIA) will be present at the Economy Career Days in Sofia on 19 November 2026. This year’s fair brings together students and young professionals with leading companies from the economic and business sectors. We will be there and look forward to meeting and welcoming you at our booth to discuss career opportunities in Austria.

Connect & Recruit: Austria & Philippines, Indonesia

Discover the skilled talent potential in Indonesia and the Philippines – your key to international success! On November 24, you can learn how to find the right professionals from Southeast Asia during two ABA information sessions held as part of the online B2B event.

Webinar: Living & Working in Austria 2026

This webinar aims at people who do not yet live in Austria and are thinking of moving to Austria. We are going to give you some information about our Agency and where you can get further help if you are planning your life in Austria.

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