Working in Austria

Red-White-Red Card (points-based)

6/10

Feasibility

Language

None required for the permit; German earns points

Path to PR

5 years (EU long-term residence)

Official government portal ->

Detailed guide

Verified: 30 May 2026

Source: Official site

# Working in Austria

Visa route: Red-White-Red Card (points-based)
Minimum salary threshold: Not a single fixed figure (points, quota, or decree based); see notes. (verified 2026-05-30, source: https://www.migration.gv.at/en/types-of-immigration/permanent-immigration/very-highly-qualified-workers/)
Language: None required for the permit; German earns points
Permanent residence: 5 years (EU long-term residence)
Official portal: https://www.migration.gv.at

Notes (approximate benchmarks, no single fixed visa threshold published): Red-White-Red Card requires a job offer and min 70 points. Salary must meet the applicable collective bargaining agreement; thresholds revised for 2026. No single national figure.

Note

Red-White-Red Card requires a job offer and min 70 points. Salary must meet the applicable collective bargaining agreement; thresholds revised for 2026. No single national figure.

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