Austria

Austria's aging population and strong social system create steady demand for Pflegeassistenz and Diplomierte Gesundheits- und Krankenpflege.

Demand

High

Language

German

Processing

5–9 months

Currency

EUR

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Caregivers

Demand & salary

€26,000–€34,000

Average annual gross for full-time caregiver roles.

Home care, residential and hospital positions available
Minimum 1 year of experience typically required
Employer-sponsored relocation and orientation

Auxiliary nurses

Demand & salary

€34,000–€48,000

Average annual gross for full-time auxiliary nurse roles.

Acute care, geriatrics, and community nursing openings
Nursing diploma or degree required
Continuing education funded by most employers

Requirements & benefits

Working conditions, licensing, and immigration essentials for Austria.

Language requirement

German B1–B2

Licensing

Nostrifikation of qualifications

Visa pathway

Rot-Weiß-Rot Karte

Working hours

38–40 hrs/week

Paid leave

25–30 days

Healthcare

ÖGK insurance

Pension

State pension

Permanent residency

PR after 5 years

Relocation cost

€2,500–€4,000

Cost of living

Moderate

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