How to apply for an Austria work visa?

Why work in Austria?

• There are 318,629 job vacancies in Austria
• Earn an average annual salary of €52,665
• Salary will be increased by 9.2% as per the new collective agreement
• Work for 40 hours/week
• Healthy work-life balance
• High quality of life

 

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Austria is ranked 11th in terms of the being the happiest country and is one of the most developed countries in Europe. The country has a thriving economy and a low unemployment rate providing foreign workers wide range of job opportunities with high paying salaries across various industries. Apart from numerous job opportunities and high paying salaries, Austria offers foreign workers with attractive benefits such as great working conditions, work-life balance, high standard of living, access to best healthcare and education, access to other top services and facilities, security, employee wellness, and well developed infrastructure.

 

Types of Austria work visas are: 

Austria Work Visa	Description
Red-White-Red Card	This is a work permit and residence permit issued to highly skilled individuals allowing them to live and work in the country for a period of 2 years The visa is issued to individuals in the following categories: Very highly qualified workers Graduates of universities and colleges of higher education in Austria Skilled workers in shortage occupations. Other key workers
EU Blue Card	This is issued to highly skilled workers similar to the Red-White-Red Card but without requiring the points-based system
Job Seeker Visa	This visa is issued to highly skilled workers who have not obtained a valid employment. They can enter the country on this visa and search for a job

 

Austria work visa requirements

• Completed visa application form
• Valid passport
• 2 passport-sized photos
• Employment contract
• Proof of accommodation
• Proof of education
• Proof of travel health insurance
• Proof of connection to your home country
• Proof of sufficient funds
• Demonstrate language proficiency
• Work experience certificates
• Proof of income

 

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How to get Austria work visa?

Step 1: Obtain a valid job offer

Step 2: Apply for Austria work permit or work visa

Step 3: Complete the online application form

Step 4: Submit your fingerprints and photographs

Step 5: Pay the fees

Step 6: Make an appointment at your local embassy

Step 7: Submit the form with all the required documents

Step 8: Attend visa interview

Step 9: If you meet all the necessary eligibility criteria, you will be issued Austria work visa

 

Austria work visa fees

Austria Work Visa	Fee
Red-White-Red Card	€160 (INR 14,416)
EU Blue Card	€160 (INR 14,416)
Job Seeker Visa	€100 (INR 9,010)

 

Austria work visa processing time

Austria Work Visa	Processing Time
Red-White-Red Card	8 weeks
EU Blue Card	5 – 8 weeks
Job Seeker Visa	3 months

 

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