Austria•EuropeRed-White-Red Card - Regular Seasonal Workers
At a Glance
Processing Time
14-28 days
Application Fee
Free
Stay Duration
24 months
Renewable
Varies
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
Residence permit for seasonal workers who can convert to long-term status. Must have 7 months seasonal work in same industry for 2 consecutive years. Issued for 24 months.
Austria recognizes the contribution of seasonal workers by offering a pathway to permanent Red-White-Red Card status. Regular seasonal workers with proven experience can transition to long-term residence with unlimited labour market access.
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Requirements
Personal
Criminal Record Policy
Clean record required
Language
German
A1
Excluded Nationalities
Citizens of the following countries are not eligible: 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
Work history
7 months seasonal work for 2 years proof
Employment contracts
Previous seasonal employment documents
Current job offer
Signed contract for seasonal position
German A1 certificate
Language proficiency proof
Criminal record certificate
Health insurance
Proof of accommodation
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Advantages
- Pathway for long-term seasonal workers
- Prospect of permanent employment
- Can lead to unlimited work rights
- Family reunification allowed
Considerations
- Requires 2 years prior seasonal work
- Limited to one industry
- Must maintain employment
- German A1 required
Application Process
Seasonal work history
Document 7 months seasonal work for 2 consecutive years
Same industry
All work must be in same industry (tourism, agriculture, etc.)
Job offer
Secure employment offer for seasonal position
Permanent employment prospect
Employer offers prospect of permanent position
German A1
Provide proof of A1 level German
Prepare documents
Gather work history and credentials
Apply at consulate
Submit application at Austrian embassy/consulate
Processing
Application reviewed (2-4 weeks)
Receive card
Red-White-Red Card issued for 24 months
Application Forms
Red-White-Red Card Seasonal Worker Application
Form ID: RWR-Seasonal
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