Austria•EuropeJob Seeker Visa
At a Glance
Processing Time
14-28 days
Application Fee
Free
Stay Duration
6 months
Renewable
Varies
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Not Specified
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Special visa for highly qualified third-country nationals seeking employment in Austria. Issued for 6 months to search for a job matching qualifications. Must achieve minimum 70 points to qualify.
The Job Seeker Visa is specifically designed for highly qualified third-country nationals who have not yet secured employment but wish to move to Austria to search for jobs. It provides a 6-month window to find employment matching their qualifications. Points are awarded based on age, qualifications, work experience, language skills, and studies in Austria.
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Requirements
Personal
Criminal Record Policy
Clean record required
Education
Bachelor or higher
Professional
Experience
0+ years
Language
English
A1
Excluded Nationalities
Citizens of the following countries are not eligible: AT, BE, BG, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GR, HR, HU, IE, IT, LT, LU, LV, MT, NL, PL, PT, RO, SE, SI, SK, IS, LI, NO, CH
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Valid for entire stay
Passport photos
2 recent photographs
Points calculation sheet
Showing minimum 70 points
Educational credentials
Degrees, diplomas, transcripts
Work experience evidence
Employment certificates, references
Language certificates
English proficiency proof
OptionalCV/Resume
Detailed work history
Travel insurance
Schengen coverage €30,000+
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Advantages
- Dedicated visa for job search
- Highly qualified workers prioritized
- No employer sponsorship required initially
- Path to Red-White-Red Card upon job offer
Considerations
- Minimum 70 points required
- No work authorization during search period
- 6 months only for job search
- Must find matching employment to stay
Application Process
Calculate points
Verify you achieve minimum 70 points using official criteria
Prepare documents
Gather all supporting documents proving points
Apply at embassy
Submit application to Austrian embassy or consulate
AMS review
Austrian Public Employment Service reviews application
Receive visa
Visa issued for 6-month job search period
Application Forms
Job Seeker Visa Application
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