Luxembourg has released its 2025 list of 22 high-demand occupations open to foreign workers, targeting professionals from outside the EU/EEA to fill critical labour shortages.
The updated list, officially released in the Journal Officiel du Grand-Duché de Luxembourg, highlights job positions where the local workforce is unable to meet the demand from employers.
These occupations are now eligible for simplified and accelerated recruitment procedures, making it easier for third-country nationals to be employed by Luxembourg-based companies.
Below is the complete list of professions identified in the 2025 high-shortage occupations list:
While new jobs were added, some professions no longer qualify as in high shortage and have been excluded from the 2025 edition. These removals follow a reassessment by ADEM, Luxembourg’s National Employment Agency, which reported a better alignment between job seekers and vacancies in the affected fields.
The inclusion of a profession on Luxembourg’s shortage list offers several advantages to skilled foreign workers seeking employment in the country.
Employers also stand to gain from these streamlined processes. With the support of the National Employment Agency (ADEM), recruitment becomes more efficient, increasing the chances of filling critical roles. Foreign applicants in these in-demand professions are more likely to receive interview invitations and job offers due to the high demand for their skills.
Furthermore, employers can apply for a foreign labor certificate at any time during the validity of a job listing, whether when posting a vacancy with ADEM or afterward.