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Austria
Western Europe
EU Member
Schengen Area
EUR
Capital
Vienna
Population
9.10M
Timezone
CET (UTC+1)
Calling Code
+43
Language
German
Overview
Austria is a prosperous Alpine nation with a strong economy centered on manufacturing, tourism, and services. The country has no statutory minimum wage — instead, sector-specific collective agreements set minimum pay, typically ranging from €1,500-2,000/month. Austria has significant labor shortages in tourism, construction, healthcare, and skilled trades. Vienna is consistently ranked as one of the world's most liveable cities.
Labor Laws
Standard working hours are 8 hours per day and 40 hours per week, though many collective agreements set 38.5 hours. Overtime is paid at 150% for the first 5 hours and 200% thereafter. Employees receive a minimum of 25 vacation days plus 13 public holidays. Austria uniquely provides a 13th and 14th monthly salary (Urlaubs- and Weihnachtsgeld) at reduced tax rates. Sick leave is fully paid for 6-12 weeks depending on tenure. Notice periods range from 6 weeks to 5 months. Austrian labor law strongly protects employees, and works councils are mandatory in companies with more than 5 employees. All workers are covered by the social insurance system.
Work Permit Process
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Step 1: Find an Austrian employer offering a position in a shortage occupation (Mangelberufsliste).
Step 2: The employer applies for a Red-White-Red Card work permit at the AMS (public employment service).
Step 3: You must meet a points-based criteria system covering qualifications, work experience, language skills, and age.
Step 4: Apply for entry visa at the Austrian Embassy in Dhaka (or New Delhi, which handles Bangladesh).
Step 5: Upon approval and arrival, register at the local Magistrat and obtain your residence permit.
Step 6: The Red-White-Red Card is valid for 2 years and can be extended.
Step 7: After 5 years, apply for permanent settlement permit (Daueraufenthalt-EU).
Industries & Professions
Key Industries
Tourism & Hospitality
Construction
Manufacturing
Healthcare
Automotive
Energy
Agriculture
IT & Technology
Retail
In-Demand Professions
Hotel Staff
Chef/Cook
Construction Worker
Electrician
Welder
Healthcare Assistant
Ski Resort Worker
Warehouse Worker
Plumber
Baker
Truck Driver
Farm Worker
Companies Hiring Foreigners
Key Cities
Vienna
HighCapital with diverse economy, healthcare, and service sector jobs
Salzburg
HighTourism hub with year-round hospitality demand
Innsbruck
MediumAlpine city with ski tourism and university employment
Graz
MediumSecond-largest city with automotive and tech industries
Linz
MediumIndustrial city — steel and chemical manufacturing hub
Cost of Living
Vienna apartments cost €700-1,200/month for one bedroom, while Salzburg and Innsbruck are similar. Groceries cost €250-350/month. Vienna's public transport annual pass costs €365 (just €1/day). Utilities average €180-250/month. The 13th and 14th month salary effectively increases annual income by 15-20% compared to the stated monthly wage. A single person needs approximately €1,600-2,400/month.
Climate & Weather
Austria has a continental climate with warm summers (20-30°C) and cold, snowy winters (−5 to 5°C). Alpine regions experience heavy snowfall and colder temperatures. Vienna and eastern Austria are slightly warmer and drier than the western Alps.
Future Outlook
Austria has over 200,000 unfilled positions, particularly in tourism, construction, healthcare, and IT. The government regularly updates its shortage occupation list (Mangelberufsliste) to attract foreign workers. The tourism sector alone needs 30,000+ workers annually. Austria's investment in green energy and sustainable infrastructure is creating new employment opportunities in construction and engineering.
Air Routes from Bangladesh
| Route | Airlines | Duration | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
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Dhaka (DAC)
Vienna (VIE)
|
Turkish Airlines, Emirates, Qatar Airways | 11-15 hours | ৳52,000-82,000 |
|
Chittagong (CGP)
Vienna (VIE)
|
Emirates via Dubai | 14-18 hours | ৳58,000-88,000 |