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Last Updated 14-May-2026

Austria PR Visa

If you intend to stay in Austria for more than six months and are not an EEA citizen or a Swiss national, then you will need to get a residence permit. Austria offers different types of resident permits. However, if your period of stay is less than six months, you do not require a residence permit, but you will need a visa.

The application for a residence permit should be made in person and in your home country before you enter Austria. Residence permits are issued for either employment, study or research. You need to have a fixed and regular source of income to meet your living costs. The best cities to live in Austria include Vienna, Innsbruck and Salzburg.

Residence permits to migrate to Austria

Given below is a list of residence permits to migrate to Austria

  • Nufenthaltsbewilligung or temporary residence permit (for temporary stay in Austria)
  • Betriebsentsandter for employees sent on temporary duty
  • Rotationsarbeitskraft for company representatives/managers/executives
  • Selbsttändiger for self-employed individuals
  • Forscher for researchers in Austrian educational institutions
  • Künstler for self-employed artists
  • Sonderfälle unselbständiger Erwerbstätigkeit for journalists, guest lecturers
  • Student for individuals attending college/university in Austria
  • Schüler for students attending school (grade 1-12) in Austria
  • Niederlassungsbewilligung – this visa is for foreign nationals who plan to live in Austria for a period exceeding six months.

Eligibility

To apply for permanent residency in Austria, you must meet the following requirements:

  • For the past five years, you must have had legal status in Austria.
  • You must be financially self-sufficient, whether through employment or self-employment.
  • You must be insured by health insurance for those five years.
  • Module 2 of the Integration Agreement must be fulfilled, which involves achieving a B1 level of German.

Eligibility for Austrian PR

Application process

  • You must submit only complete applications
  • They must be submitted in person
  • If the applicant is a minor, then the application should be signed by both the parents
  • Processing time will require at least one month because all applications must the sent to Austria

Documents required

  • Valid passport with at least three months validity from the date of return
  • Completed application form with receipt for payment of consular fees
  • Recent passport size photo
  • Notarized copy of your birth certificate
  • Certificate proving good conduct and absence of any criminal record
  • Proof of health, travel and accident insurance coverage
  • Proof of having enough funds
  • Proof of having arranged accommodation in Austria

Requirements for Austrian Visa

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the requirements to work in Austria?
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The requirements to Work in Austria or Austria work visa:

  • Statement Of the employer
  • Proof of professional Qualification
  • Research Activities
  • Evidence of language skills
  • Patent registration
  • Proof of last year's Annual gross salary
  • Proof that you studied in Australia(if you have)
  • Employment Contract
What are the types of Work permits for Austria?
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Austria is a part of the Schengen Agreement, so the Austria work visa process is more straightforward for EU Citizens. There are different types of work visas, such as:

Red-White-Red card

This scheme is for highly-skilled foreign employees assigned to work and residence permits in Austria for two years. It is given only to the following people:

  • High qualified and skilled worker
  • Shortage occupation skilled worker

Other Key Workers

  • Graduates of Austrian Universities and Colleges of Higher Education
  • Self-employed
  • Start-up founders

 

  • EU Blue Card

This visa is only available for skilled workers. It is similar to the Red-White-Red Card, with no point-based system.

  • Job Seeker Visa

This visa is for those still looking for a Job in Austria.

  • Seasonal Workers

This visa is for seasonal or temporary workers meant for tourism and agriculture.

What are the most in-demand jobs in Austria?
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Austria is regarded as the hub of technology as an individual experience employed in one of the EU's most stable and prosperous countries. It's one of the wealthiest countries in the world. The country is well-known for its high standard of living and high ranking on the Human Development Index. Different types of jobs are available in Austria:

 

  • Accountants
  • Healthcare Professionals
  • Engineering and Construction
  • Tourism and Hospitality
  • Finance and Banking
  • Tradesmen
  • Restaurant chefs
What are the employment benefits in Austria?
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An employee is obliged to get certain mandatory benefits that are offered by the Austria government. The benefits they bring are paid annual leave, parental leave, worker's compensation insurance, and paid sick leave.

Now, there are two types of employment- Workers and employees.

Workers are referred to as skilled manual labour, and employers are mainly referred to as someone serving a particular company. There is some difference between both of them.

The difference between worker and employ benefits are based on some point:

  • Sick pay
  • Reasons for absences
  • Remuneration dates
  • Notice periods and dates
  • Grounds for premature contract cancellation

 

All of these reasons are meant to be followed by an employee.

For how many days an Australian can stay in Austria?
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Austria and Australia have a bilateral agreement with Australian citizens through which an Australian citizen can stay for up to 90 days without a visa.

Who needs a residence permit?
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Third country nationals – that is, those that are neither European Economic Area (EEA) citizens nor Swiss nationals – require a residence permit for Austria if they plan on staying longer than 6 months in Austria.

What is the Red-White-Red Card?
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If you are a qualified worker from a third country and wish to live as well as work in Austria, you will have to apply for the Red-White-Red Card.

The Red-White-Red Card is a residence and work permit issued with a validity of 2 years. The holder of a Red-White-Red Card is entitled to a fixed-term settlement in Austria as well as employment with a particular employer (that is, the employer specified in your application).

Simply put, the Red-White-Red Card is a single permit for qualified third country nationals and their families for working and settling in Austria permanently.

Can I apply for Red-White-Red Card without a job offer?
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No, you cannot apply for Red-White-Red Card without a valid employment offer.

For being eligible for the Red-White-Red Card, you must –

  • Reach the points required
  • Meet the general requirements
  • Have an employment offer with an Austrian employer

You can apply for the Red-White-Red Card only if you meet the above-mentioned criteria.

What if I change employers while on Red-White-Red Card?
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If, for any reason, there is a change of employer within the first 2 years of your stay in Austria, you will be required to apply for a new Red-White-Red Card.

Can I get my family to Austria on my Red-White-Red Card?
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Yes. The members of your family will have to apply for the Red-White-Red Card plus.

Who all are included in family members?
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For the Red-White-Red Card plus, family members mean –

  • Spouses
  • Registered partners (same sex)
  • Unmarried minor children below 18 years. Stepchildren and adopted children included.
What are the prerequisites for a family member's PR visa?
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It is also open to family members of those who have permanent status if they meet the requirements. In this situation, “family” includes a husband or civil partner, as well as children under the age of 18. (Including stepchildren and adoptive children). Your family, fortunately, is qualified because they must have lived in Austria with you for five years before seeking for permanent residency.

What can a PR visa be used for?
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This permit, which is managed by provincial government offices, permits you to stay and work in Austria for five years. It is renewable, and it lets you to live and work in other EU nations if you meet certain criteria.