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For trained workers in occupations Austria has officially flagged as short of staff. You need a job offer in a listed shortage occupation and to pass a points test (55 of 90). Both a nationwide and a regional shortage-occupation list apply, so the qualifying jobs change from year to year. The card is normally issued for 24 months.
Non-EU skilled workers with vocational training (or, for some roles, a degree) in an occupation on Austria's shortage list.
Our licensed advisors assess your eligibility, build a strategy to strengthen your application, and manage the process end to end, so you submit a complete, competitive application with confidence.
You need at least 55 of a possible 90 points, awarded for your qualification, work experience, language skills and age.
Core documents include a valid passport and photo, health insurance, qualification certificates, work references, language certificates and a criminal record extract.
Yes, the card is tied to the employer named in your application; to move freely between employers you generally need to obtain the Red-White-Red Card plus.
The card is issued for 24 months and authorises settlement and employment with the specific employer named in your application.
Formal recognition is required only for regulated professions such as healthcare or teaching; for most occupations your qualifications are assessed from the documents you submit.
The Card plus gives unlimited labour-market access and becomes available after about 21 months of qualifying employment within a 24-month period.
