Can I apply for the Austria Job seeker visa if I'm over 45?

Can I apply for the Austria Job seeker visa if I'm over 45?

Yes, you can apply for the Austria Job Seeker visa even if you are over 45 years of age; however, you will not receive any points in the points system for the age factor. Austria uses a points-based system to assess the eligibility of applicants based on various factors, including work experience, educational qualifications, language skills, and age. The age limit for applying for the Austria Job Seeker visa is between 18 and 45, allowing applicants to score a maximum of 10–20 points for the age factor.
 

The Austrian Job Seeker visa is specifically designed for highly qualified workers, allowing them to enter the country and search for employment for a maximum of 6 months, even with a job offer in hand. To qualify for an Austria Job seeker visa, you must fall under the age group of 18 to 45, and score a minimum of 70 points in the points-based system. For applicants over 45 years, although they may not secure any points in the age factor, they can still score points in the other factors.
 

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What is the age limit for a job seeker visa in Austria?

There is no set age limit for a job seeker visa in Austria; however, it is recommended that you are a highly qualified worker under 45 years to score points under the points-based system. Applicants aged up to 35 years can score higher points, followed by those aged 40 to 45 years. To secure points through the points-based system, you must be at least 18 years of age.
 

The table below has a breakdown of the points you can score for the “age factor” under the points-based system:

Age	Minimum points
18–35	20 points
35–40	15 points
40–45	10 points
Over 45	0

You can still qualify for a Job seeker visa if you are over 45 years of age, provided you will be required to score a minimum of 70 points in the other factors (work experience, education, and language skills).
 

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How can I qualify for an Austria Job Seeker Visa if I am over 45?

You can still qualify for an Austria Job Seeker visa if you are over 45 years of age by scoring points in other factors, such as work experience, language skills, and educational qualifications. To be eligible for a job seeker visa in Austria, you must score a minimum of 70 points.

• Education: You can score up to 40 points for the qualifications factor. A PhD or habilitation can earn you 40 points, while a university degree (Bachelor's or Master's) can earn you around 20–30 points.
• Work experience: You can score a maximum of 20 points for your work experience. One point will be allotted for each 6 months of experience that you carry.
• Language proficiency: You can score up to 10 points for the language proficiency skills, and to do so, you must score at least A2 German level or a certification in elementary English.
• Notable achievements (publications or patents): If you have recognized awards or have patents or publications registered in your name, you can score a maximum of 20 points for each.
• Studies in Austria: You can get up to 10 points if you have done a degree or diploma study course in Austria.

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