Luxembourg has officially unveiled its 2025 list of 22 high-demand occupations, targeting skilled professionals from outside the EU/EEA to help address critical labor shortages in key sectors. This list, published in the Journal Officiel du Grand-Duché de Luxembourg, outlines positions where the local workforce is insufficient to meet the needs of employers. By offering streamlined recruitment procedures, the country is making it easier for foreign professionals to take up employment in Luxembourg.

The 2025 High-Demand Occupations List

The list identifies 22 professions across various industries, including aviation, banking, healthcare, engineering, information technology, and social services. Below is a summary of these high-demand occupations:

1. Aircraft Maintenance (I1602) – Aircraft mechanic, Aircraft technician

2. Banking Credits and Risk Analysis (C1202) – Banking credit and risk analyst, KYC analyst, Banking risk manager

3. Banking Customer Management (C1206) – Bank customer service representative, Professional bank customer service representative

4. Financial Markets Front Office (C1301) – Currency trader, UCITS fund manager, Trading room trader

5. Industrial Mechanical Maintenance (I1310) – Industrial maintenance mechanic

6. Bodywork Repair (I1606) – Bodybuilder, Heavy goods vehicle bodybuilder, Body shop manager

7. General Nursing (J1506) – Hospital service nurse, Psychiatric nurse, Geriatric nurse

8. Hygiene and Patient Comfort Care (J1501) – Nursing assistant, Home nursing assistant, Childcare nursing assistant

9. Social Work (K1201) – Social worker, Work social worker, Social action service coordinator

10. Early Childhood Education (K1202) – Early childhood educator, Head of multi-reception early childhood structure

11. Socio-Educational Intervention (K1207) – Socio-educational educator, Specialized educator, Student socio-educational educator

12. Defense and Legal Advice (K1903) – Lawyer, Tax advisor, Legal expert, Insurance lawyer

13. Financial Analysis and Engineering (M1201) – Financial analyst, Risk manager

14. Accounting and Financial Audit & Control (M1202) – Internal auditor, Chartered accountant, Auditor

15. Accounting (M1203) – Accountant, Payroll manager

16. Management Control (M1204) – Management controller, Management control manager

17. Business Organization and Consulting (M1402) – Organizational assistant, Quality services manager

18. Information Systems Administration (M1801) – Database administrator, Server administrator, IT system administrator

19. Information Systems Expertise and Support (M1802) – Software code vulnerability analyst, Cloud architect, IT security manager

20. Computer Studies and Development (M1805) – Full-stack developer, Web developer, Big Data developer

21. Rail Network Circulation (N4401) – Rail network traffic agent, Signalman, Traffic technician

22. Industrial R&D and Engineering (H1206) – Mechanical engineer, Biotech engineer, Renewable energy R&D engineer

Occupations Removed from the 2024 Shortage List

While new positions have been added, several occupations have been removed from the 2024 shortage list following a reassessment by Luxembourg’s National Employment Agency (ADEM). These removals reflect a better alignment between available job seekers and the positions that previously experienced high demand. The professions excluded are:

1. Financial Market Management (C1302)

2. Roofing Installation (F1610)

3. Production Engineering (H2502)

4. Operational Equipment Maintenance (I1304)

5. Psychology (K1104)

6. HR Development (M1502)

7. IT Systems Consulting (M1806)

Benefits for Foreign Professionals

The inclusion of a profession on Luxembourg’s high-demand list provides several advantages to foreign workers. Key benefits include:

• Faster Work Permits: Foreign professionals can receive labor certificates within just five working days.

• Simplified Visa Process: Work visa applications are streamlined, reducing the time and paperwork involved in securing employment in Luxembourg.

• Higher Chances of Employment: Due to the critical need for these skills, foreign applicants are more likely to receive interview invitations and job offers.

Support for Employers

Employers in Luxembourg also benefit from these streamlined recruitment processes. By working with ADEM, companies can quickly fill vacancies in high-demand sectors. Employers can apply for a foreign labor certificate anytime during a job listing’s validity, whether when initially posting a vacancy or after the position has been listed.

Conclusion

Luxembourg’s 2025 high-demand occupations list marks an important step in addressing the country’s labor shortages by welcoming skilled foreign professionals. The simplified recruitment procedures not only make it easier for foreign workers to find jobs in Luxembourg but also help companies meet their workforce needs efficiently. As Luxembourg continues to expand its economy and diversify its industries, these measures are crucial in maintaining the country’s competitiveness on the global stage.