Luxembourg Adds 22 High-Demand Occupations to Fast-Track Work Visa List for 2025

Skilled professionals, your dream move to Luxembourg just became faster and easier. In 2025, Luxembourg introduced an updated list of high-demand occupations, providing an express route for third-country nationals to enter one of Europe’s most dynamic labor markets.

This year’s list, officially published in Luxembourg’s Journal Officiel, includes 22 high-demand professions. Employers urgently need to fill these roles, and local talent is insufficient. This document not only highlights booming opportunities but also triggers simplified and accelerated visa procedures for those ready to step in.

What’s New This Year?

Compared to 2024’s list of 24 occupations, the 2025 edition features 22 high-demand jobs. This includes new entries in sectors such as mechanics and consultancy. If you possess hands-on experience or technical skills, you may benefit from these changes.

Newly Added High-Demand Occupations for 2025

Here are some of the newly listed professions:

• Industrial Mechanical Maintenance (I1310)
• Aircraft Maintenance (I1602)
• Bodywork Repair (I1606)
• Management Consultants (M1402)
• Railway Network Traffic Agents (N4401)

Occupations Removed from the High-Shortage List

Some professions, though still in demand, were removed from this year’s list because they no longer meet the critical shortage criteria:

• Financial Market Management (C1302)
• Roofing Installation (F1610)
• Production Engineering (H2502)
• Operational Equipment Maintenance (I1304)
• Psychology (K1104)
• HR Development (M1502)
• IT Systems Consulting (M1806)

The removal of these occupations indicates that the talent pool has improved. ADEM, Luxembourg’s employment agency, found a better balance between job seekers and openings in these sectors.

Why This List Is Your Golden Ticket

For skilled workers from outside the EU/EEA, this list represents a direct pathway into Luxembourg’s thriving job market. Here’s what you can expect if your profession is on the list:

• Faster Hiring Process: Labor certificates issued within five working days.
• Simplified Work Visa Approvals: Streamlined application process.
• Employer Support: Backed by ADEM to assist with hiring.
• Increased Opportunities: Higher chances of securing interviews and job offers in listed sectors.

Employers can apply for a foreign labor certificate when posting a job with ADEM or at any time during the listing’s validity. This system is responsive and designed to match skilled internationals with real, unmet demand.

Your Next Move: Check Your Eligibility

If your skills match one of the 22 high-demand occupations, Luxembourg wants you now. Review the list, update your CV, and start searching for job openings in these high-demand categories. Explore roles through ADEM’s official portal or trusted EU job boards like EURES.

This expansion of the fast-track work visa list opens exciting opportunities for skilled professionals. Don’t miss your chance to become part of Luxembourg’s vibrant labor market!