Red-White-Red Card
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Red-White-Red Card

Points-based permit for skilled workers

€2,500
8-12 weeks
Up to 2 years
91% success rate
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Overview

The Red-White-Red Card is Austria's points-based immigration system for attracting skilled workers. It offers a combined work and residence permit, allowing qualified professionals to live and work in one of Europe's highest quality-of-life countries.

Key Benefits

Combined work and residence permit
Path to permanent residency (5 years)
Family reunification possible
Access to Austrian social security
High quality of life (Vienna ranked #1)
Gateway to Schengen area

Eligibility Requirements

1
Meet minimum points threshold (based on qualifications, age, language, experience)
2
Job offer from Austrian employer (or very highly qualified without job offer)
3
University degree or equivalent qualification
4
Sufficient German or English language skills
5
Valid passport
6
Clean criminal record
7
Health insurance

Salary Requirements

generalMinimum €3,017/month gross
skilledBased on collective agreement for occupation
veryHighlyQualified€3,896/month (no job offer required)

Note: Points also awarded for higher salaries

Required Documents

Valid Passport

At least 6 months validity

University Degree

Apostilled and translated

Employment Contract

From Austrian employer

Language Certificate

German A1-B2 or English equivalent

Criminal Record

From home country

Health Insurance

Valid coverage in Austria

Application Timeline

1

Job Placement

5 days

Get placed with Austrian employer

2

Points Assessment

1-2 weeks

Calculate qualification points

3

Application

1-2 weeks

Submit to Austrian authorities

4

Processing

8-12 weeks

Government review

5

Card Issuance

1-2 weeks

Receive RWR Card

How Workium Helps You Succeed

Our expert team provides comprehensive support throughout your visa journey, from initial application to successful settlement.

Points calculation assessment
Job placement in Austria
Application preparation
Document translation
Language course recommendations
Meldezettel registration support
Integration assistance
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