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Shortage Occupations List in Slovakia

Slovakia just like many other countries also faces a labor shortage in the local labor market. This is why, the EU country has issued a shortage occupations list in Slovakia through its different 8 regions.

The shortage occupations list in Slovakia not only helps the government to determine which skilled and highly qualified workers it straightaway needs but also the foreign nationals interested in working there.

Non-EU nationals, once they find a job in any of the shortage occupations listed profession, can apply for a work visa in Slovakia.

The occupations in shortage are valid for III.Q.2024 until 31.10.2024 at the latest, or publication of the new list for all regions mentioned below:

Bratislava Region

Overview of shortage professions in the Bratislava self-governing region:

CodeJob Titles
2132001Specialist in plant production, agronomist
2141999Specialist in industry and production not listed elsewhere
2144003Mechanical engineering specialist designer, designer
2145001Chemical specialist technologist
2149012Specialist for the management and maintenance of railway infrastructure
2151002Electrical designer specialist
2151004Specialist electrical engineer designer
2211001General practitioner for children and adolescents (pediatrician)
2211002General practitioner for adults
2211003Doctor without specialization
2212999Specialist doctor not listed elsewhere
2221001Inpatient nurse, specialist in internal medicine and surgery
2221014Nurse without specialization
2222001Midwifery assistant in intensive care unit in gynecology and obstetrics
2222002Midwife specialist in operating room in gynecology and obstetrics
2222004Midwife without specialization
2261001Dentist without specialization
2433999Specialist in the sale of products and services (except ICT) not listed elsewhere
2511001IT consultant
2512001System programmer
2512002Software architect, designer
2512003System development specialist (DevOps)
2529003Specialist in client support and ICT operations
3119001Dispatcher in railway transport
3221001Outpatient nurse
3221999Nurse not listed elsewhere
3222001Maternity outpatient assistant
3256999Practical nurse (medical assistant) not listed elsewhere
3434000Chef
5120000Cook (except chef)
5153003Maintenance worker
5329001Sanitary worker
7111000Building assembler of simple structures
7112001Dláždič (Paver)
7112002Bricklayer
7114001Ironworker in construction
7114002Concrete plant worker
7115001Carpenter
7115002Construction carpenter
7119002Lešenar (Scaffolder)
7121000Strechár (Roofer)
7122002Tiler
7123001Plasterer
7123002Plasterer, plasterer
7123003Installer of dry structures
7124001Insulator
7126001Plumber
7131003Painter, upholsterer
7212002Metal welder
7214000Preparer and fitter of metal structures
7222002Locksmith operation (maintenance technician)
7222005Construction locksmith
7233008Mechanic, repairer of railway rolling stock and track machines
7411001Construction and operation electrician
7413001Electrical fitter and repairer of electrical wiring
7523000Adjuster and operator of woodworking machine
8142000Machine operator for the production of plastic products
8172004Machine operator in furniture production
8189999Other operator of stationary equipment and machines not listed elsewhere
8211000Assembly worker (operator) in engineering production
8219999Other assembly worker not listed elsewhere
8311001Train driver in railway transport
8312001Railway traffic management worker (shifter, signalman, turnout operator, gate operator)
8312005Trainmaster
8312999Shifter, signal operator, switch operator not listed elsewhere
8331001Bus driver
8331002Trolleybus driver
8331003Tram driver
8332006Driver of heavy goods vehicle, lorry (international transport)
8332007Driver of heavy goods vehicle, truck (domestic transport)
8344000Forklift operator
9329013Auxiliary worker in engineering (automotive) production
9333004Warehouse assistant (warehouse manipulator)
Source: Slovakia Immigration Department

Trnava Region

Overview of the shortage of professions in the Trnava self-governing region:

CodeJob Titles
2149010Technical specialist in railway transport
2211001General practitioner for children and adolescents (pediatrician)
2211002General practitioner for adults
2211003Doctor without specialization
2212018Orthopedist
2212044Neurologist
2221001Nurse in the inpatient ward, specialist in internal medicine and surgery
2221002Nurse specialist in anesthesiology and intensive care
2221003Nurse specialist in instrumentation in the operating room
2221014Nurse without specialization
2222004Midwife without specialization
2261001Dentist without specialization
3113003Electrical maintenance technician
3115001Mechanical technologist (except welding)
3115006Programmer of CNC machines
3119001Dispatcher in railway transport
3142008Maintenance technician in food production
3221999Nurse not listed elsewhere
3256001Practical nurse (medical assistant) without specialization
5329001Sanitary worker
6121001Breeder of cattle, sheep, and goats
7114001Steelworker in construction
7114999Concrete worker, specialist in laying concrete surfaces not listed elsewhere
7126001Plumber
7126002Installer of sewers, water pipes, and gas pipes (pipe fitter)
7212002Metal welder
7221002Blacksmith for machine forging
7222001Mechanical locksmith (except mining)
7222999Locksmith, toolmaker not listed elsewhere
7223001Adjuster of CNC machines
7223003Metal worker
7411001Construction and operation electrician
7412001Electromechanic (except mining)
7511005Poultry processor
8121005Operator of a machine for pulling and pushing metals
8142000Machine operator for the production of plastic products
8143002Line operator for the production of paper products
8153000Sewing machine operator
8160999Operator of equipment for the production of food and similar products not listed elsewhere
8181001Fiberglass puller
8181002Glass fiber processor
8183000Operator of equipment for packaging, bottling, and labeling
8211000Assembly worker (operator) in engineering production
8212001Assembly worker (operator) of electrical equipment
8212999Electric and electronic assembly worker not listed elsewhere
8311999Locomotive driver not listed elsewhere
8312001Railway traffic management worker (shifter, signalman, turnout operator, gate operator)
8312005Train driver
8331001Bus driver
8332006Driver of heavy goods vehicle, lorry (international transport)
8332999Truck drivers not listed elsewhere
8344000Forklift operator
9329013Auxiliary worker in engineering (automotive) production
9329999Production assistant not listed elsewhere
9333004Auxiliary worker in a warehouse (warehouse manipulator)

Trenčín Region

Overview of professions in short supply in the Trenčín self-governing region:

CodeJob Titles
2144001Engineering specialist in research and development
2151002Electrical designer specialist
2151006Electromechanic specialist
2211003Doctor without specialization
2221001Nurse in the inpatient ward, specialist in internal medicine and surgery
2221014Nurse without specialization
2222004Midwife without specialization
3114003Test technician of electronic devices
3115006Programmer of CNC machines
3256001Practical nurse (medical assistant) without specialization
7114001Steelworker in construction
7123001Plasterer
7212002Metal welder
7223001Adjuster of CNC machines
7223002Adjuster of industrial robots
7513002Producer of cheese and bryndza
7536999Shoemaker and similar worker not listed elsewhere
8114002Operator of machines for the production of mineral fibers and building materials
8121009Forming equipment operator
8121999Equipment operator in metallurgy and foundry industry not listed elsewhere
8141000Operator of a machine for the production of rubber products
8142000Operator of a machine for the production of plastic products
8143001Machinist of a line for the production of paper products
8143002Line operator for the production of paper products
8211000Assembly worker (operator) in engineering production
8212001Assembly worker (operator) of electrical equipment
8212002Assembly worker (operator) of electronic devices
8212003Assembly worker (operator) of cable bundles
8331001Bus driver
8332006Driver of heavy goods vehicle, lorry (international transport)
8344000Forklift operator
9333004Auxiliary worker in the warehouse (warehouse manipulator)

Nitra Region

Overview of the shortage of professions in the Nitra self-governing region:

CodeJob Titles
2211003Doctor without specialization
2212001Internist
2212044Neurologist
2221009Nurse specialist in psychiatric nursing
2221014Nurse without specialization
2261001Dentist without specialization
3115002Mechanical automation technician
3119001Dispatcher in railway transport
3122012Master (supervisor) in engineering production
3132008Technician for the operation of water pipes and irrigation systems
7114001Steelworker in construction
7122002Tiler
7126999Plumber and pipe fitter not listed elsewhere
7132006Painter of metal structures, equipment, and means of transport
7212002Metal welder
7222999Locksmith, toolmaker, and similar worker not listed elsewhere
7421002Mechanic, repairer of electrical equipment
7511005Poultry processor
7523000Adjuster and operator of woodworking machines
8114002Operator of machines for the production of mineral fibers and building materials
8142000Machine operator for the production of plastic products
8211000Assembly worker (operator) in engineering production
8212001Assembly worker (operator) of electrical equipment
8212002Assembly worker (operator) of electronic devices
8311001Train driver in railway transport
8312001Railway traffic management worker (shifter, signalman, turnout operator, gate operator, signaller, locksmith)
8331001Bus driver
8332006Driver of heavy goods vehicle, lorry (international transport)
8343002Lifting equipment operator (except crane operator)
8344000Forklift operator
9329013Auxiliary worker in engineering (automotive) production

Žilina Region

Overview of the shortage of professions in the Žilina self-governing region:

CodeJob Titles
2132002Specialist in animal production, zootechnician
2144001Engineering specialist in research and development
2144002Mechanical engineering specialist technologist (except welding)
2144003Mechanical engineering specialist designer, designer
2145001Chemical specialist technologist
2151002Electrical designer specialist
2151003Electrical engineering specialist in research and development
2151008Specialist in electrical engineering control and testing devices
2151012Energy specialist in operation preparation
2211001General practitioner for children and adolescents (pediatrician)
2211003Doctor without specialization
2212018Orthopedist
2212024Child psychiatrist
2212030Pediatric cardiologist
2212047Psychiatrist
2212070Physician of palliative medicine
2221002Nurse specialist in anesthesiology and intensive care
2221012Nurse specialist in intensive care for adults
2221013Nurse specialist in intensive care in pediatrics
2221014Nurse without specialization
2261001Dentist without specialization
2511001IT consultant
2511002IT architect, designer
2511999System analyst not listed elsewhere
2512001System programmer
2512002Software architect, designer
2514000Application programmer
2519001IT tester
3115006Programmer of CNC machines
3434000Chef
5329001Sanitary
6210001Worker in logging activities in forestry, sawmill
7126999Plumber not listed elsewhere
7132006Painter of metal structures, equipment, means of transport
7212002Metal welder
7222002Locksmith (maintenance technician)
7222004Instrument maker
7223003Metalworker
7233008Mechanic, repairer of railway vehicles and track machines
7233010Mechatronics
7513002Cheese and bryndza producer
8142000Machine operator for the production of plastic products
8211000Assembly worker (operator) in engineering production
8212001Assembly worker (operator) of electrical equipment
8212002Assembly worker (operator) of electronic devices
8311001Train driver in railway transport
8312005Foreman
8312999Shifter, signalman, switch operator not listed elsewhere
8331001Bus driver
8332006Driver of heavy goods vehicle, lorry (international transport)
8332999Truck drivers not listed elsewhere

Banskobystrica Region

Overview of the shortage of professions in the Banskobystrica self-governing region:

CodeJob Titles
1342003Managing health worker – nurse
2141002Technologist specialist in food production
2144003Engineering specialist designer, designer
2151019Specialist in management and maintenance of energy equipment
2151020PLC programmer
2211001General practitioner for children and adolescents (pediatrician)
2211003Doctor without specialization
2212001Internist
2212010Pneumophthizeologist
2212016Anesthesiologist and intensivist
2212018Orthopedist
2212043Gynecologist and obstetrician
2212044Neurologist
2212047Psychiatrist
2212999Specialist doctor not listed elsewhere
2221001Inpatient nurse, specialist in internal medicine and surgery
2221002Nurse specialist in anesthesiology and intensive care
2221014Nurse without specialization
2261001Dentist without specialization
3115001Mechanical technologist (except welding)
3115006Programmer of CNC machines
3256001Practical nurse (medical assistant) without specialization
5153003Maintenance worker
5329001Sanitary
7114001Steelworker in construction
7124001Insulator
7222002Locksmith operation (maintenance technician)
7223003Metal worker
7231004Motorcycle mechanic and repairman
7233008Mechanic, railway vehicle repairer and track machines
7411001Construction and operation electrician
7511001Butcher, deboner
8121999Equipment operator in metallurgy and foundry industry not specified elsewhere
8172005Machine operator in the production of agglomerated materials based on wood
8311001Train driver in railway transport
8312001Railway traffic management worker (shifter, signalman, turnout operator, turnout supervisor, gate operator, signaller, locksmith)
8312005Vozmajster
8332006Driver of heavy goods vehicle, lorry (international transport)

Prešov Region

Overview of shortage professions in the Prešov self-governing region:

CodeJob Titles
2141002Technologist specialist in food production
2144002Engineering specialist technologist (except welding)
2144003Engineering specialist designer, designer
2151002Electrical designer specialist
2151020PLC programmer
2211001General practitioner for children and adolescents (pediatrician)
2211003Doctor without specialization
2212014Hematologist and transfusion specialist
2212016Anesthesiologist and intensivist
2212032Intensive care pediatrician
2212058Occupational medicine doctor
2212070Doctor of palliative medicine
2221001Inpatient nurse, specialist in internal medicine and surgery
2221005Nurse specialist in nursing care of dialysis patients
2221014Nurse without specialization
2222004Midwife without specialization
2261001Dentist without specialization
2512001System programmer
5329001Sanitary
7114001Steelworker in construction
7126002Installer of sewers, water pipes, and gas pipes (pipe fitter)
7223001Adjuster of CNC machines
7511999Meat and fish processor and similar producer not listed elsewhere
8312005Train driver
8332006Driver of heavy goods vehicle, lorry (international transport)

Košice Region

Overview of shortage professions in the Košice self-governing region:

CodeJob Titles
1223003Research and development manager (manager) in IT and telecommunications
1321012Manager in engineering production
2132001Specialist in plant production, agronomist
2149010Technical specialist in railway transport
2211001General practitioner for children and adolescents (pediatrician)
2211003Doctor without specialization
2212016Anesthesiologist and intensivist
2212017Surgeon
2212032Intensive care pediatrician
2212070Palliative medicine doctor
2221001Nurse in the inpatient ward, specialist in internal medicine and surgery
2221008Nurse specialist in pediatric nursing
2221014Nurse without specialization
2421003Project specialist (project manager)
2511002IT architect, designer
2511999System analyst not listed elsewhere
2512001System programmer
2519999Developer, analyst of software and applications not listed elsewhere
2521003Database analyst
3221001Outpatient nurse
3256001Practical nurse (medical assistant) without specialization
5329001Sanitary
6121003Cow, sheep, and goat milker
7126002Installer of sewers, water pipes, and gas pipes (pipe fitter)
7212002Metal welder
7233008Mechanic, repairer of railway rolling stock and track machines
8312005Foreman
8312999Shifter, signalman, switcher not listed elsewhere
8331001Bus driver
8332006Driver of heavy goods vehicle, lorry (international transport)