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WEBAustria's flexible immigration model, the Red-White-Red Card, offers qualified third-country workers and their family members a single permit for working and settling permanently in Austria.
Permanent immigration
WEBPermanent immigration. Third country nationals, i.e. persons, who are not EEA citziens or Swiss nationals, need a residence permit for Austria, when they plan to stay longer than six months. There are different types of residence permits. You can read about it on the following pages.
Types of immigration
WEBTypes of immigration. In this section you will find information on immigration to and residence/settlement in Austria. The target groups are diverse: EU- and EEA- citizens, third-country nationals as well as their family members.
Living and working in Austria - Migration
WEBThis section will help you gain insight into the central spheres of Austria’s public and private life and into working life in Austria. All topics also contain a list of links to other websites, so further details will be easy to find.
Skilled Workers in Shortage Occupations - Migration
WEBWhich occupations are considered shortage occupations depends on the development of the Austrian labour market. Here you can find the list of Austria-wide shortage occupations and regional shortage occupations for 2024:
Very Highly Qualified Workers - Migration
WEBVery Highly Qualified Workers. As a Highly Qualified Worker from a third country, you have the following options: If you do not yet have a job offer, you can come to Austria to look for work for six months on a Job-Seeker Visa.
Family reunification - Migration
WEBThird-country nationals’ family members who intend to reside or settle in Austria for a period of more than six months require a residence title (permission to stay for more than six months) corresponding to their residence purpose.
Service and links - Migration
WEBIn this section you will find a list of addresses, links and services you might find useful: The chapter FAQ answers questions concerning immigration to Austria in an easily accessible form. EURES Job-search leads you to an online portal where you can access job vacancies throughout Europe.
Points calculator - Migration
WEBPoints calculator. The Red-White-Red Card scheme regulates the immigration of qualified third-country nationals to Austria according to a criteria-based model.
Other Key Workers - Migration
WEBOther Key Workers. If you are a third-country citizen who is to take up employment with a company in Austria as a key worker you may apply for a Red-White-Red -Card valid for 24 months if you meet the following requirements: