Can an Austria work visa be converted to PR?

An Austrian work visa can be converted to a PR or residence permit after five years in the country. Foreign nationals can migrate to Austria through different pathways, such as a work visa, Austrian residency permit, or Family reunion visa.

 

Benefits of residing in Austria

Here are some benefits of residing in Australia

• High standard of living
• Accessible Healthcare system
• Low crime rates
• Strong economy
• Travel freely in Schengen area
• Getting social benefits
• Free access to the market labor (not all permits).
• Social security
• The freedom to own a business
• Ability to bring family members
• Access to free education

Ways to migrate to Austria through work visa

Here are some pathways to migrate to Austria:

• Red-White-Red Card: This visa allows an Indian national to work for one employer in Austria for two years.
• Red-White-Red Card Plus: This visa can be applied only if the applicant has resided in Austria for two years with a Red-White-Red Card, valid for three years.
• Six-month Residence Visa: This visa allows an Indian national seeking temporary relocation to Austria to secure employment, enabling six months for job search and networking activities.
• Jobseeker Visa: This visa is only for highly qualified skilled workers seeking employment in Austria.
• Restricted Work Permit: This permit allows an Indian national to start work in Austria, demonstrating their ability to find and maintain a job.
• Work Permit: This permit is only available to those who hold the restricted permit for one year, which allows them to have a standard work permit for a two-year validity period.
• Unrestricted Work Permit: After two years of holding the standard work permit, they can qualify for the most desirable option—the five-year unrestricted work permit.

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Convert Austria Work Visa to PR

An Austria work visa can be converted to Austria PR only if the applicant has resided in the country for five years.

 

Eligibility Criteria to apply for Austria PR

Eligibility criteria for skilled workers	Points
Qualifications	Max points: 30
Completed vocational education/training in the shortage occupation	30
Work experience matching one's qualification	Max points: 20
Work experience (per half-year)	1
Work experience in Austria (per half-year)	2
Language skills	Max points: 25
German language skills (A1 level)	5
German language skills (A2 level)	10
German language skills (B1 level)	15
English language skills (A2 level)	5
English language skills (B1 level)	10
French language skills (B1 level)	5
Spanish language skills (B1 level)	5
Bosnian, Croatian or Serbian language skills (B1 level)	5
Age	Max points: 15
Up to 30 years of age	15
Up to 40 years of age	10
Up to 50 years of age	5
Sum total of maximum allowable points:	90
Additional points for corporate language English	5
Required minimum:	55

 

Requirements to apply for Austria PR

Here are the requirements to apply for Austria PR:

• Valid passport
• Birth Certificate
• No criminal record
• Health Insurance
• Proof of residential place in the country
• Sufficient funds to reside in the country

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