Austria•EuropeRed-White-Red Card - Other Key Workers
At a Glance
Processing Time
14-28 days
Application Fee
Free
Stay Duration
24 months
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
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
Points-based residence permit for qualified workers who achieve minimum 55 points. Requires employer commitment to statutory minimum salary (€3,465/month in 2026). Issued for 24 months.
For workers who don't qualify as 'very highly qualified' or aren't in shortage occupations, the 'Other Key Workers' category offers a points-based pathway. Applicants must achieve at least 55 points based on age, education, experience, and language skills.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Income
41,580 EUR
per year
Personal
Passport Validity
3 months
Criminal Record Policy
Clean record required
Professional
Required Skills
Language
German
Basic
English
Intermediate
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
Passport photos
2 recent photographs
Points calculation sheet
Demonstrating minimum 55 points
Employment contract
Signed contract with minimum €3,465/month salary
Educational credentials
Work experience documentation
Employer declaration
Labour market test results
Criminal record certificate
Health insurance
Proof of accommodation
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Advantages
- Points-based flexibility
- No strict qualification requirements
- Clear salary standard (€3,465)
- Possible to accumulate points over time
- Family members can join
Considerations
- Minimum 55 points required
- Employer-dependent initially
- Salary floor requirement
- Labour market test must pass
Application Process
Calculate points
Verify you achieve minimum 55 points
Secure job offer
Obtain employment contract meeting salary requirements
Prepare documentation
Gather all required documents
Apply at consulate
Submit application at Austrian embassy/consulate
Processing
Application reviewed and processed
Receive card
Red-White-Red Card issued for 24 months
Application Forms
Red-White-Red Card Application
Form ID: RWR
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