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Visa Pathways to Austria

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EU Blue Card
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EU Blue Card

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Highly skilled employment with a recognized degree and salary above the member state threshold. Portable across EU after 12 months.

Validity4 years
Processing1-3 months
Cost100 EUR
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EU Long-Term Residence Permit
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EU Long-Term Residence Permit

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Permanent-equivalent residence for non-EU nationals who have legally resided in an EU country for 5+ years.

Validity5 years
Processing28-84 days
Cost50 EUR
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ICT — Intra-Corporate Transfer Directive
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ICT — Intra-Corporate Transfer Directive

Transfer within a multinational company to an EU establishment. Managers, specialists, or trainee employees.

Validity3 years
Processing1-3 months
CostFree
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RWR-Karte — Red-White-Red Card
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RWR-Karte — Red-White-Red Card

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Points-based residence permit for skilled workers (55+ points) with employer sponsorship.

Validity24 months
Processing2 months
Cost120 EUR
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Red-White-Red Card Plus (RWR Card Plus)
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Red-White-Red Card Plus (RWR Card Plus)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Grants unrestricted access to the Austrian labor market.

ValidityVaries
Processing1-56 days
Cost218 EUR
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Residence Permit - Cross-Border Commuter
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Residence Permit - Cross-Border Commuter

ValidityUp to 2 years (renewable)
Processing4-6 weeks
CostFree
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Residence Permit – Family Member (Aufenthaltstitel Familienangehöriger)
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Residence Permit – Family Member (Aufenthaltstitel Familienangehöriger)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Residence Permit – Family Member (Aufenthaltstitel Familienangehöriger)

Validity2 years
Processing3-6 months
Cost218 EUR
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Residence Permit – Researcher Mobility
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Residence Permit – Researcher Mobility

ValidityUp to 2 years
ProcessingUp to 8 weeks
CostFree
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Residence Permit – Seconded Employee
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Residence Permit – Seconded Employee

ValidityTypically up to 12 months
Processing6 months
CostFree
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Residence Permit – Self-Employed Person
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Residence Permit – Self-Employed Person

Validity1 year
Processing2-4 months
CostFree
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Seasonal Worker Visa
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Seasonal Worker Visa

Short-term work visa for seasonal employment in agriculture, tourism, and other sectors.

Validity9 months
Processing14-28 days
Cost60 EUR
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Settlement Permit
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Settlement Permit

Long-term residence permit for third-country nationals intending permanent settlement in Austria. Requires adequate income and accommodation. Renewable annually.

ValidityVaries (Renewable indefinitely)
ProcessingVaries
Cost120 EUR
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Settlement Permit - Artist
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Settlement Permit - Artist

Residence permit for self-employed or employed artists engaged in artistic activities. Requires proof of artistic training and sustainable income from artistic work. Issued for 12 months, renewable.

ValidityVaries (Renewable indefinitely based on ongoing artistic activity)
Processing2-3 months
Cost120 EUR
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Settlement Permit - Researcher
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Settlement Permit - Researcher

Residence permit for scientific researchers working at certified research organizations. Requires hosting agreement. Issued for 24 months, renewable. Clear path to residency.

ValidityVaries (Renewable as long as hosting agreement exists)
ProcessingVaries
Cost120 EUR
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Settlement Permit - Special Cases of Gainful Employment
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Settlement Permit - Special Cases of Gainful Employment

Residence permit for specialized professionals (journalists, professors, international school teachers, media correspondents). Issued for 12 months, renewable.

ValidityVaries (Renewable annually)
ProcessingVaries
Cost120 EUR
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Settlement Permit – Dependent
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Settlement Permit – Dependent

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

For family members of third-country nationals who hold specific settlement permits.

ValidityVaries based on sponsor
Processing1-180 days
Cost218 EUR
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Settlement Permit – Except Gainful Employment
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Settlement Permit – Except Gainful Employment

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

For financially independent individuals (e.g., retirees, those living on savings/passive income) who do not intend to work in Austria.

Validity1 year
Processing1-180 days
Cost218 EUR
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Settlement Permit – Relative (Niederlassungsbewilligung Angehöriger)
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Settlement Permit – Relative (Niederlassungsbewilligung Angehöriger)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Settlement Permit – Relative (Niederlassungsbewilligung Angehöriger)

ValidityLimited duration
Processing3-6 months
Cost218 EUR
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Stay Permit - Pupil (Aufenthaltsbewilligung – Schüler)
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Stay Permit - Pupil (Aufenthaltsbewilligung – Schüler)

ValidityVaries
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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Stay Permit – Mobile ICT
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Stay Permit – Mobile ICT

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

For intra-corporate transferees who already hold a valid ICT permit from another EU member state.

ValidityMatches duration of ICT permit
Processing1-56 days
Cost218 EUR
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Stay Permit – Social Service Employee (Aufenthaltsbewilligung Sozialdienstleistende)
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Stay Permit – Social Service Employee (Aufenthaltsbewilligung Sozialdienstleistende)

Stay Permit – Social Service Employee (Aufenthaltsbewilligung Sozialdienstleistende)

Validity1 year
Processing3-6 months
Cost218 EUR
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Stay Permit – Student (Aufenthaltsbewilligung Studierende)
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Stay Permit – Student (Aufenthaltsbewilligung Studierende)

Stay Permit – Student (Aufenthaltsbewilligung Studierende)

Validity1 year
Processing3-6 months
Cost218 EUR
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Type D — Settlement Permit - Gainful Employment
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Type D — Settlement Permit - Gainful Employment

Residence permit for permanent settlement with employment rights. Allows work as employed or self-employed. Issued for 12 months, renewable.

ValidityVaries (Renewable indefinitely)
Processing28-84 days
Cost120 EUR
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Visa A — Airport Transit Visa (Type A)
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Visa A — Airport Transit Visa (Type A)

Visa for transit through Schengen airport international zone without entering the territory.

Validity24 hours
Processing5-15 days
Cost80 EUR
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Visa D — Austria Self-Employment Visa
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Visa D — Austria Self-Employment Visa

For self-employed key workers and startup founders requiring business plan and €50,000+ capital.

Validity24 months
Processing2 months
Cost120 EUR
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