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For trained workers in occupations Austria has officially flagged as short of staff. You need a job offer in a listed shortage occupation and to pass a points test (55 of 90). Both a nationwide and a regional shortage-occupation list apply, so the qualifying jobs change from year to year. The card is normally issued for 24 months.
Non-EU skilled workers with vocational training (or, for some roles, a degree) in an occupation on Austria's shortage list.
Our licensed advisors assess your eligibility, build a strategy to strengthen your application, and manage the process end to end, so you submit a complete, competitive application with confidence.
Austria's EU Blue Card is for highly qualified professionals with a degree (or, for IT and managerial roles, three years of comparable experience), a job offer of at least six months, and gross annual pay of at least EUR 55,678 (2026).
The Red-White-Red Card — Very Highly Qualified Workers tier is Austria's premium points-based route for top talent: reach 70 of 100 points and you can enter on a six-month Job Seeker Visa, then switch to the card once you have a matching job offer.
Guidance only, not legal advice. ACME is an independent consultancy, not affiliated with any government. Rules change, always confirm details with the official source.