EU Blue Card (for highly qualified employment)

Detailed information for this visa type in Austria.

residence_permit

Entry: single | multiple

Stay: issued for the duration of the work contract plus three months; generally up to 4 years depending on contract

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Fee

0 EUR (Salary thresholds and fees vary; see official guidance.)

Max stay

issued for the duration of the work contract plus three months; generally up to 4 years depending on contract

Validity

initially up to contract length (max statutory limits apply); renewable

Entry type

single | multiple

Extendable

yes

Work allowed

yes (subject to employment stated on card; mobility rights within EU apply)

Sponsorship required

yes (employment contract meeting salary threshold and qualifications)

Financial requirements

minimum_income (salary threshold as defined by law)

Health insurance required

yes

Path to permanent residency

yes (under EU Blue Card rules and national law)

Path to citizenship

conditional

Processing time

varies; several weeks

Always verify details with the official source.

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