Shortage Occupations list (Q1 2026)
| Code | Job Title |
|---|---|
| 2132001 | Specialist in plant production, agronomist |
| 2141999 | Specialist in industry & production (not elsewhere classified) |
| 2144003 | Mechanical engineering specialist/designer |
| 2145001 | Chemical specialist/technologist |
| 2149012 | Specialist for management & maintenance of railway infrastructure |
| 2151002 | Electrical designer specialist |
| 2151004 | Specialist electrical engineer/designer |
| 2211001 | General practitioner (children & adolescents) |
| 2211002 | General practitioner (adults) |
| 2211003 | Doctor without specialization |
| 2212999 | Specialist doctor not elsewhere classified |
| 2221001 | Inpatient nurse (internal medicine & surgery) |
| 2221014 | Nurse without specialization |
| 2222001 | Midwifery assistant (ICU obstetrics) |
| 2222002 | Midwife specialist (operating room obstetrics) |
| 2222004 | Midwife without specialization |
| 2261001 | Dentist without specialization |
| 2433999 | Specialist in sales of products/services (not ICT) |
| 2511001 | IT consultant |
| 2512001 | System programmer |
| 2512002 | Software architect/designer |
| 2512003 | System development specialist (DevOps) |
| 2529003 | Specialist in client support & ICT operations |
| 3119001 | Dispatcher in railway transport |
| 3221001 | Outpatient nurse |
| 3221999 | Nurse not elsewhere classified |
| 3222001 | Maternity outpatient assistant |
| 3256999 | Practical nurse (medical assistant) n.e.c. |
| 3434000 | Chef |
| 5120000 | Cook (except chef) |
| 5153003 | Maintenance worker |
| 5329001 | Sanitary worker |
| 7111000 | Building assembler of simple structures |
| 7112001 | Paver |
| 7112002 | Bricklayer |
| 7114001 | Ironworker in construction |
| 7114002 | Concrete plant worker |
| 7115001 | Carpenter |
| 7115002 | Construction carpenter |
| 7119002 | Scaffolder |
| 7121000 | Roofer |
| 7122002 | Tiler |
| 7123001 | Plasterer |
| 7123002 | Plasterer (alternative title) |
| 7123003 | Installer of dry structures |
| 7124001 | Insulator |
| 7126001 | Plumber |
| 7131003 | Painter & upholsterer |
| 7212002 | Metal welder |
| 7214000 | Preparer & fitter of metal structures |
| 7222002 | Locksmith operation/maintenance technician |
| 7222005 | Construction locksmith |
| 7233008 | Mechanic/repairer of railway rolling stock & track machines |
| 7411001 | Construction & operation electrician |
| 7413001 | Electrical fitter & repairer (wiring) |
| 7523000 | Adjuster & operator of woodworking machines |
| 8142000 | Machine operator (plastic products production) |
| 8172004 | Machine operator (furniture production) |
| 8189999 | Other stationary machine operator n.e.c. |
| 8211000 | Assembly worker (engineering production) |
| 8219999 | Other assembly worker n.e.c. |
| 8311001 | Train driver (railway transport) |
| 8312001 | Railway traffic management worker (signalman/dispatcher) |
| 8312005 | Trainmaster |
| 8312999 | Switch/signal operator n.e.c. |
| 8331001 | Bus driver |
| 8331002 | Trolleybus driver |
| 8331003 | Tram driver |
| 8332006 | Driver of heavy goods vehicle (international) |
| 8332007 | Driver of heavy goods vehicle (domestic) |
| 8344000 | Forklift operator |
| 9329013 | Auxiliary worker (engineering production) |
| 9333004 | Warehouse assistant (warehouse manipulator) |
Source: https://www.upsvr.gov.sk/buxus/generate_page.php?page_id=806803
Disclaimer: The information provided in this list is based on data provided by state institutions of a specific country. Since data changes constantly, regardless of the will of the Baltic Capital Partners team, Baltic Capital Partners assumes no responsibility for any changes or discrepancies indicated in the list.
It is important to note that obtaining a temporary residence permit based on employment requires a valid and pre-arranged employment contract or an official job offer issued by the employer. Without an established employment agreement or a formal job offer, a temporary residence permit for employment purposes will not be granted. However, it is important to recognize that individuals may legally reside in the country and seek employment under alternative legal grounds.
