International skilled professionals, take note – your dream move to Luxembourg just got faster, smoother, and more possible than ever. The 2025 Official List of Occupations in High Shortage is now live, unlocking an express route for third-country nationals (non-EU/EEA) to enter one of Europe’s most dynamic labor markets with speed and ease!
This year’s list, officially released in Luxembourg’s Journal Officiel, highlights 22 high-demand professions – where employers are desperate to fill vacancies and local talent simply isn’t enough. This powerful document not only signals where opportunities are booming but also triggers simplified and accelerated visa procedures for those ready to step in and fill the gap.
What’s New This Year?
Compared to 2024’s list of 24 occupations, the 2025 edition released a new list of 22 high demand occupations that are in high shortage in Luxembourg which includes fresh entries in red-hot sectors like mechanics and consultancy. So, if you’ve got hands-on experience or technical skills, you’re in luck:
Newly Added to the High-Shortage List of Luxembourg (2025 Edition):
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- Industrial Mechanical Maintenance (I1310) – Machines don’t fix themselves!
- Aircraft Maintenance (I1602) – Keep the skies safe and the jets flying.
- Bodywork Repair (I1606) – From dents to perfection – a high-demand craft.
- Management Consultants (M1402) – Businesses are calling in the experts.
- Railway Network Traffic Agents (N4401) – Keeping Luxembourg moving on track.
Occupations Removed from Luxembourg Skill Shortage List in 2025
Some professions, though still sought-after, no longer meet the critical shortage threshold and were removed this year:
❌ Removed from the High-Shortage List:
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- Financial Market Management (C1302)
- Roofing Installation (F1610)
- Production Engineering (H2502)
- Operational Equipment Maintenance (I1304)
- Psychology (K1104)
- HR Development (M1502)
- IT Systems Consulting (M1806).
Why? In short: the talent pool caught up. ADEM (Luxembourg’s employment agency) found a better balance between registered job seekers and job openings in these sectors for 2024.
Why This List is Your Golden Ticket?
For skilled workers from outside the EU/EEA, this list isn’t just data – it’s a direct pathway into Luxembourg’s booming job market.
Here’s what you get if your profession is on the list:
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- Faster hiring process (Labor certificates issued within 5 working days!)
- Simplified work visa approvals
- Employer support, backed by ADEM
- Increased chances of landing interviews and job offers in listed sectors
➡️ Employers can apply for a foreign labor certificate right when posting a job with ADEM or any time during the listing’s validity. The system is streamlined, responsive, and targeted to match skilled internationals with real, unmet demand.
️ Your Next Move: Is Your Job on the List?
If your skills fall under one of the 22 high-shortage occupations, Luxembourg wants you – now. Check the list, update your CV, and start looking for job listings aligned with the high-shortage categories. You can explore open roles through ADEM’s official portal or trusted EU-wide job boards like EURES.
New List: https://adem.public.lu/en/actualites/adem/2025/03/metiers-penurie.html.
