Contact Points for Individuals with Qualifications Acquired Abroad

Specialized counseling centers are available throughout Austria to support individuals with formal qualifications obtained abroad in all phases of the recognition and evaluation process. These contact points offer multilingual information, individual advice, and practical assistance – from preparing application documents to helping obtain certified translations. A targeted filtering function ensures that applicants find out in advance whether their documents comply with legal requirements. The measure is based on § 5 AuBG (Recognition and Evaluation Act) and aims to unlock the potential of skilled workers to counteract the shortage of skilled labor in Austria and promote employment appropriate to qualifications.

Eligible for funding are all private individuals with a formally completed qualification abroad who seek recognition or evaluation in Austria. Support is provided in the form of a non-repayable grant and can be applied for continuously. The counseling services include basic information on labor law frameworks, guidance throughout the entire application process, and targeted advice on exercising rights under the AuBG. This comprehensive support accelerates integration into the Austrian labor market and provides a solid foundation for individual career opportunities. Interested parties can apply at any time at one of the nationwide contact points and thus take the first step towards the official recognition of their competencies.