Loading…
The general key-worker tier of the Red-White-Red Card, for roles that are not very-highly-qualified or shortage-listed but still meet a points threshold and a minimum salary. A labour-market test applies: the AMS checks that no equally qualified jobseeker is already available for the role before approving it.
Non-EU workers with a job offer in Austria who meet the points test and the minimum salary for a key-worker role.
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.