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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
  1. 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. 

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

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Events

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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.

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Tech Meetups in Málaga 2026

WORK in AUSTRIA will once again participate in the TechMeetups event series in 2026, continuing its presence from previous editions. TechMeetups is a global network of 25 interconnected communities connecting more than 70,000 startups, tech professionals, developers, and industry experts across cities like London, Berlin, Madrid, Amsterdam, Barcelona, and more.

Online meeting
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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.

Generation Girl x ABA - Medan

The Austrian Business Agency will continue its cooperation with Generation Girl in 2026! Join the ABA as we connect with talented and skilled Indonesian IT & Tech enthusiasts, students and professionals in Medan.

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.

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

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.

Online meeting
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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.

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