Deployment destination: AustriaHire Skilled Filipino Workers for Your Operations in Austria
Praxis International connects Austrian employers with qualified, experienced and deployment-ready Filipino workers across construction, manufacturing, logistics, hospitality and skilled trades.
Praxis International is your dedicated recruitment partner for sourcing qualified, experienced and work-ready Filipino workers for employers across Austria. We specialise exclusively in Filipino worker recruitment, giving Austrian employers direct access to one of the world's most trusted overseas workforces.
Why Choose Austria for Filipino Workers?
Austria's manufacturing, construction, tourism and logistics sectors report persistent vacancies, and the government publishes a shortage occupation regulation each year that opens a fast lane for qualified third-country workers.
Filipino workers in Austria are recognised for technical ability, professional conduct and dependable work ethic — a strong fit for plants, sites and hospitality operations that need quality output and long-term workforce stability.
Fully Managed Process
Praxis gives Austrian employers direct access to this workforce through a fully managed, compliant and efficient recruitment process — from sourcing to deployment.
+63 969 192 7738Built for Austrian Operations
Quality, compliance and long-term workforce stability — the reasons Austrian employers keep coming back.
Technically Skilled and Certified
Filipino workers are trained across a wide range of trades, many with internationally recognised certifications and prior overseas experience.
English Proficient
Every worker placed by Praxis communicates effectively in English — which also earns points under the Red-White-Red Card criteria.
Globally Proven
Established track records from demanding projects across the Gulf, Asia and Europe.
Adaptable and Reliable
Recognised worldwide for discipline, team orientation and the ability to integrate quickly into new workplace cultures.
Fully Compliant
Every placement is made in full compliance with Philippine DMW regulations and Austrian labour and residence law, minimising employer risk.
Scalable Supply
Whether you need 5 workers or 500, Praxis delivers on time and to your exact specifications.
Job Opportunities in Austria
Praxis sources qualified workers from the Philippines across Austria's highest-demand sectors, matching your requirements with the right candidates for every role.
Construction
Infrastructure, industrial halls and residential development across Vienna, Linz, Graz and the western provinces keep trade crews in constant demand.
- Construction labourers and general site workers
- Carpenters, masons and concrete specialists
- Steel fixers and formwork crews
- Electricians, plumbers and site foremen
Manufacturing & Industry
Austria's engineering, metal and automotive supplier base hires continuously for production and technical roles.
- Production line and machine operators
- Assembly workers and fabricators
- Quality assurance and inspection staff
- Factory supervisors and team leads
Logistics & Warehousing
Distribution hubs around Vienna, Wels and the Danube corridor rely on dependable warehouse and transport crews.
- Warehouse associates and stock handlers
- Forklift and heavy equipment operators
- Inventory controllers and logistics assistants
- Drivers with valid EU-recognised licensing
Skilled Trades
Certified tradespeople for project delivery and long-term plant maintenance — the core of Austria's shortage occupation list.
- Welders (MIG / MAG / TIG)
- HVAC and refrigeration technicians
- Plumbers and mechanical fitters
- Industrial electricians and CNC machinists
Hospitality & Tourism
Alpine resorts, Vienna hotels and the year-round tourism economy need trained kitchen, housekeeping and service teams.
- Kitchen assistants and food preparation staff
- Hotel housekeeping and cleaning staff
- Restaurant and hotel support crew
Agriculture & Food Processing
Processing plants and farms carry year-round and seasonal demand for reliable, trainable hands.
- Farm and field workers
- Food processing and packing staff
- Quality control operatives
- Facility and equipment maintenance crew
Facility Management & Support
Plants, offices and logistics parks depend on consistent facility and support teams.
- Facility maintenance technicians
- Cleaning and housekeeping staff
- Building services operatives
Care & Service Support
Care providers and service networks increasingly recruit third-country staff for front-line support roles.
- Care and welfare support assistants
- Customer-facing service crew
- Retail and commerce support staff
Work Permit and Visa Process
Austria admits third-country workers through the Red-White-Red Card under the Employment of Foreign Nationals Act (AuslBG) and the Settlement and Residence Act (NAG). Candidates must reach at least 55 of 90 points and hold a binding job offer paying collective-agreement wages. Roles listed in the annual Fachkräfteverordnung — the Austria-wide and regional shortage occupation lists — skip the labour market test; Other Key Worker applications are tested by the AMS. Praxis runs the points assessment, the authority lane, the D visa step and DMW clearance as one connected process.
What happens inside the lane
- 01Job Order Approval (DMW)
Job Order Approval (DMW)
Recruitment opens only after the job order is verified under Philippine DMW rules — employer documents, manpower request and the model employment contract are cleared first.
- 02Route Selection Under the Red-White-Red Card
Route Selection Under the Red-White-Red Card
Austria admits third-country workers through the Rot-Weiß-Rot – Karte under the Employment of Foreign Nationals Act (AuslBG) and the Settlement and Residence Act (NAG). For most industrial hires the route is either Skilled Worker in a Shortage Occupation (Fachkraft in einem Mangelberuf) or Other Key Worker (sonstige Schlüsselkraft). Seasonal tourism and agriculture roles run instead through the separate quota-based Saisonier scheme.
- 03Shortage Occupation Check (Fachkräfteverordnung)
Shortage Occupation Check (Fachkräfteverordnung)
The Federal Ministry of Labour and Economy publishes the shortage occupation regulation each year — an Austria-wide list plus regional lists per Bundesland. If the role appears on the list for the relevant province, no labour market test is required, which is the fastest lane. Praxis re-checks the current year's regulation before any offer is made.
- 04Points Assessment (55 of 90)
Points Assessment (55 of 90)
The candidate must reach at least 55 of 90 points: up to 30 for completed vocational training in the shortage occupation, up to 20 for matching work experience, up to 25 for language (German A1 = 5, A2 = 10, B1 = 15; English A2 = 5, B1 = 10) and up to 15 for age. Five extra points apply where English is the predominant company language. Praxis scores every candidate before shortlisting.
- 05Binding Job Offer and Collective-Agreement Pay
Binding Job Offer and Collective-Agreement Pay
The employer issues a binding offer paying at least the minimum stipulated by law, regulation or the applicable collective agreement (Kollektivvertrag) — and any customary company overpay. The employer's declaration (Arbeitgebererklärung) with the details of the workplace is signed for the file.
- 06Application Filed and AMS Assessment
Application Filed and AMS Assessment
The application is filed either by the worker at the Austrian embassy accredited for the Philippines, or by the employer at the competent residence authority in Austria (Landeshauptmann / Bezirkshauptmannschaft / Magistrat). The authority forwards the file to the regional AMS, which verifies the points and — for Other Key Workers — carries out the labour market test to confirm no equally qualified registered jobseeker is available.
- 07D Visa for Entry and Card Collection
D Visa for Entry and Card Collection
Once the Red-White-Red Card is approved, the Austrian representation issues a national visa D so the worker can travel and collect the card in Austria. The card is valid for 24 months and is tied to the specific employer.
- 08DMW Processing
DMW Processing
In parallel, Praxis completes Philippine-side requirements — contract verification, Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) and DMW clearances.
- 09Medical Clearance and PDOS
Medical Clearance and PDOS
Candidates pass the DMW-accredited medical examination and attend the mandatory Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar covering the contract, their rights and Austrian workplace expectations.
- 10Deployment and Arrival Formalities
Deployment and Arrival Formalities
Workers travel only after the card is approved, the visa is issued and every clearance is secured. In Austria the worker registers the residence (Meldezettel) within 3 working days, collects the card, and is enrolled in statutory social insurance by the employer from day one. After 21 months of employment within 24 months the worker can move to the Red-White-Red Card plus, which removes the single-employer restriction.
Intake, contracts and DMW job order
Sourcing, points scoring and interviews
Application filing and AMS assessment
Card decision, D visa and deployment
Actual timing depends on employer readiness, whether the occupation appears on the current Fachkräfteverordnung for that province, whether an AMS labour market test is required, document legalisation and embassy appointment slots for the national D visa. Praxis keeps each dependency visible and re-checks the current shortage list before committing to a date.
Get an Austrian deployment plan before you commit.
Share your roles, headcount and target start date. We will map the Red-White-Red Card route, the points profile, documents and a realistic deployment window.
How to Apply
Getting started with Praxis for Austrian hiring is straightforward.
Submit Your Requirements
Share the roles, headcount, location in Austria, timeline and any specific qualifications or experience requirements.
Sourcing and Shortlisting
Our team sources Filipino candidates from our talent pool, scores them against the Red-White-Red Card points criteria and presents a matched shortlist.
Interviews and Assessments
You conduct final interviews and skills assessments — arranged online or in-person depending on your preference.
Job Offer and Contract
Successful candidates receive a formal offer and employment contract meeting Austrian collective-agreement pay levels and DMW standards.
Documentation and Compliance
Praxis manages the paperwork — employer's declaration, Red-White-Red Card application, AMS coordination, D visa processing, DMW clearances and document authentication.
Mobilisation
Workers arrive fully documented, legally cleared and ready to begin work.
Start Hiring Filipino Workers in Austria Today
Praxis connects you with skilled, vetted and deployment-ready Filipino workers so your operations stay on schedule and fully staffed.