Austria has released the list of professions that enjoy
privileged immigration status for 2020.
In general, third country nationals, who intend to work and live
in Austria for a period exceeding six months, must achieve a
certain minimum number of 'points' in a special Federal
system, which awards points according to special qualifications and
skills, work experience, language skills and age of the
nationals.
However, for certain occupational groups, the generally required
minimum number of points is reduced to facilitate the immigration
of well-qualified key workers to Austria. A list of privileged
occupational groups is issued every year by the competent Federal
Ministry. For 2020 the following occupational groups are privileged
for immigration to Austria:
