Red-White-Red Card (Rot-Weiß-Rot-Karte) for qualified third-country workers

Detailed information for this visa type in Austria.

residence_permit

Entry: single | multiple

Stay: up to 24 months (initially; see regulation)

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Fee

0 EUR (Official fees apply; see migration.gv.at for up-to-date information and exemptions.)

Max stay

up to 24 months (initially; see regulation)

Validity

initial validity commonly up to 24 months; renewable

Entry type

single | multiple

Extendable

yes

Work allowed

yes (for specified employer / sector depending on category)

Sponsorship required

yes (job offer and employer requirements / points-based assessment)

Financial requirements

proof_of_funds (and labour-market checks/ points requirements)

Health insurance required

yes

Path to permanent residency

yes (after fulfilment of statutory conditions)

Path to citizenship

conditional

Processing time

varies; often several weeks to months

Always verify details with the official source.

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