Your point of contact for international skilled workers
WORK in AUSTRIA supports companies in attracting, employing and onboarding international professionals free of charge and as part of its public mandate. From reaching the right talent and navigating residence and employment requirements to supporting successful onboarding, our experts provide practical guidance throughout the entire process from a single source.
- Help finding and approaching international skilled workers
- Personal advice on residence permits, employment options and the steps involved
- Information packages to support the preparation and onboarding of international employees
Immigration and Residence Services
OUR SERVICES FOR COMPANIES Practical support with residence permits and procedures
Employing international skilled workers in Austria often raises many questions: Which residence permits and work permits are available? What documents are required, for example, to apply for a Red-White-Red Card? And what exactly needs to be done?
WORK in AUSTRIA helps companies in Austria recruit international skilled workers with the right information on residence permits, procedures and the relevant requirements. Our experts assess your situation, give you a clear, transparent picture and show you how to prepare and run the process efficiently.
For companies, the advice is free of charge and provided under a government mandate.
- A clear assessment of residence permits and work permits
- Clear, free advice on requirements, the documents you need and the procedures
- Concrete, transparent processes with our experts – plus checklists for future use
Expert assessment of the right residence permit
You will receive an assessment of which residence permit fits your international skilled worker – such as a Red-White-Red Card or EU Blue Card.
One point of contact for every question
Whether you need a first overview or have a specific case: You have a central service point that provides you with reliable support.
Free of charge and independent
This advice is provided under a government mandate and is free for you.
This is how we guide you every step of the way
From finding an international skilled worker to a successful onboarding
WORK in AUSTRIA supports you across the whole process, with services from a single source. Our practical guide also gives you downloadable checklists, overviews and how-to aids for employing international skilled workers.
Recruiting international skilled workers
Reaching international skilled workers starts with the right preparation: Which target groups matter? Which channels reach them? And what can the WORK in AUSTRIA Talent Hub do for companies?
WORK in AUSTRIA helps companies in Austria find the right ways to reach international skilled workers. Benefit from the expertise and networks of our market representatives in our key target markets.
Typical topics:
- Targeting and reaching international skilled workers
- Guidance on international career events
- Using the WORK in AUSTRIA Talent Hub
Support through the immigration procedure
Before international skilled workers can start, several steps are needed – above all for residence permits and formalities. We show you what conditions you need to meet and how to prepare the process in a structured way.
Typical topics:
- Clarifying the requirements for residence permits (above all the Red-White-Red Card) and work permits in Austria
- Support in applying for the right residence permit
- Preparing the documents you need and the next steps in the procedure
Preparation and Onboarding
Successfully bringing international skilled workers on board does not begin on their first day of work, but rather upon their arrival in Austria. WORK in AUSTRIA helps companies create the right conditions for a strong start and a lasting working relationship.
Typical topics:
- Guidance on the organisational and formal steps after arrival (e.g. housing, a bank account, insurance or dealing with the authorities)
- Support with onboarding and a strong start at the company
- Practical tips for language, cultural and social integration
- Steps to keep international skilled workers in the long term and build lasting cooperation
Discuss your specific situation
Every case is different. We would be happy to assist you personally with a detailed assessment and clear recommendations.
