Working in Austria

Your journey begins here

WORK in AUSTRIA acts as a main point of contact, commissioned by the government, to support international skilled workers who wish to work in Austria. Here you can find jobs in Austria, get reliable information on residence permits and find guidance on your next step. Welcome to the heart of Europe! 

You can find that here: 

  • Discover jobs in Austria on Talent Hub
  • Information on the Red-White-Red – Card and work permits in Austria
  • Guidance on the labour market, sectors and career opportunities
  • Practical information on living and working in Austria
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Why Austria?

From economic stability to a high quality of life

Comprehensive Coverage Nationwide

99.9 %

Thanks to mandatory public health insurance, almost the entire population is covered.

  • No exclusion clauses for medical conditions
  • Coverage for family members included
  • Covers hospitals, specialists and rehabilitation
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Family-friendly environment

2 years

In Austria, parents are entitled to up to two years of parental leave after the birth of a child.

  • Strong focus on family support
  • Part-time work option until the child turns 8
  • Tax benefits through the Family Bonus Plus
Familie mit Kinderwagen
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Strong Innovation Performance

2,272 patents

In 2025, thousands of inventions were successfully filed with the Austrian Patent Office.

  • Strong business-driven research
  • Upper Austria leads in patent applications
  • Focus on future technologies
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Additional Public Holidays Each Year

13 days

Thirteen public holidays provide people in Austria with regular time off throughout the year.

  • High number of public holidays compared to other EU countries
  • Full salary payment on all public holidays
  • More time for leisure and recreation
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Largest Student City

197,000

No city in the German-speaking world has more students than Vienna.

  • 77 higher education institutions across Austria
  • Wide range of study programmes
  • International three-cycle system (Bachelor's, Master's, PhD)
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High Density of Medical Professionals

552 physicians

Austria's healthcare system provides more than 500 physicians per 100,000 inhabitants.

  • Free choice of physician for all insured persons
  • Medical assistance available around the clock
  • Fast consultation via the 1450 health hotline
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Affordable Mobility in Vienna

€461

The annual Wiener Linien travel pass costs just over one euro per day for the entire city network.

  • Excellent metro network in Vienna
  • Vienna residents own more public transport passes than cars
  • Unlimited use of buses and trams
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High Life Satisfaction

7.2 points

People in Austria rate their overall life satisfaction well above the OECD average.

  • Measured on a scale from 0 to 10
  • OECD average stands at just 6.7 points
  • Austria scores highly for health and nature
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Digital Public Services for Employees

6.3 million

More than 6 million citizens use the FinanzOnline portal for simple tax-related matters.

  • Convenient tax filing from home
  • Available free of charge 24/7
  • Secure access via ID Austria
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Length of Compulsory Schooling

9 years

In Austria, all children between the ages of 6 and 15 are required to attend school for nine years.

  • Free attendance at public schools
  • Basic education covers primary and secondary levels
  • Mandatory preparatory year in kindergarten
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Talent Hub

Talent Hub: Your direct access to jobs in Austria

Situated at the heart of Europe, Austria offers stability, a spirit of innovation and a high quality of life.
On WORK in AUSTRIA’s Talent Hub, you’ll find the job that matches your qualifications – and employers looking for international skilled workers.

The benefits of the Talent Hub:

  • Visibility amongst companies throughout Austria
  • Jobs in high-demand sectors and shortage occupations
  • Creating your profile is easy
  • Direct access to suitable job vacancies

Start your career now

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Find a job in Austria in 3 steps

The Talent Hub connects skilled workers with employers in Austria.

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    Create a profile

    Sign up on the Talent Hub and create your personal profile.

    • List your qualifications and work experience
    • Define sectors and desired role
    • Be found by Austrian employers
    Create a profile
  2. Comprehensive info

    Discover suitable jobs in Austria

    Find job vacancies that match your qualifications.

    • Jobs in high-demand sectors
    • Filter by region, occupational field and qualification
    • Create job alerts and receive notifications

     

    Create search agents

  3. Apply directly

    Get in touch with companies and start your application process directly with the relevant employer.

    • Direct access to companies via the Talent Hub
    • Effective communication and applications directly through the companies
    • Clear next steps following a job offer: Support from WORK in AUSTRIA with questions about residence and work
    Apply now
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Immigration Guide: Clarity for your start in Austria

The Immigration Guide supports you at all issues regarding working in Austria and applying for the Red-White-Red – Card.

  • Tailored information on residence and work permits
  • A structured overview of all the steps in the immigration process
  • Legal guidance for international skilled workers
Go to the Immigration Guide
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Personal Guide: Arrive well prepared in Austria

Everything you need to know about living and working in Austria.

  • Housing, insurance and dealing with the authorities explained
  • Information for families
  • Practical tips for living and working in Austria
Go to the Personal Guide

Events

Messestand der Austrian Business Agency in Rio
© Bruno Pritsch, ABA

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.

  • Florianópolis, Brazil
  • 26.08.2026 – 28.08.2026
Learn more

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.

  • Bulgaria, Sofia
  • 10.10.2026
Learn more
© Maximilian Fischer

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.

  • Málaga, Spanien
  • 15.10.2026
Learn 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.

  • Online
  • 20.10.2026 – 27.10.2026
Learn more

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.

  • Medan, Indonesia
  • 24.10.2026
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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.

  • Poland, Warsaw
  • 27.10.2026
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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.

  • Lisbon, Portugal
  • 09.11.2026 – 12.11.2026
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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.

  • Bucharest, Romania
  • 13.11.2026 – 14.11.2026
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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.

  • Bulgaria, Sofia
  • 19.11.2026
Learn more
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.

  • virtual
  • 24.11.2026
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