Austria shortage occupations 2026
Check the national or regional route before using a job title in an application.
How to check your occupation
The 2026 regulation separates nationwide occupations (§1(1)) from regional occupations (§1(2)). A regional entry depends on the employer’s federal state. Match the exact German title, qualifications and location in the regulation.
Open §1 of the regulation. Search the German occupation name; then check whether it appears nationally or only under a particular federal state. Keep the relevant entry with your qualification and employer documents. Confirm the route with AMS before applying.
Application checklist
Training matching the occupation; a binding job offer with applicable pay; at least 55 points. Regulated professions may require formal recognition. Listing alone does not establish eligibility.
Examples from the nationwide list
- Landmaschinenbauer/innen
- Diplomierte/r Gesundheits- und Krankenpfleger/innen
- Triebfahrzeugführer/innen
- Dachdecker/innen
- Elektroinstallateur(e)innen, -monteur(e)innen
- Gaststättenköch(e)innen
These examples are not the complete list and do not establish equivalence to your qualification.
Sources checked 29 October 2026
2026 regulation — national and regional lists · BGBl. II Nr. 316/2025