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Red-White-Red Card — Start-up Founders

A dedicated Red-White-Red Card tier for non-EU entrepreneurs who want to build an innovative company in Austria. Eligibility is assessed on a points test that weighs your business plan, education, experience and the capital you bring. It is a distinct category from the self-employed key-worker route.

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Who it's for

Non-EU founders planning to start and run an innovative business in Austria.

Key requirements

A coherent business plan to establish and run a company in Austria
Enough points on the start-up founder criteria (education, experience, capital, business plan)
Evidence of the capital you intend to invest in the venture
Valid travel document and all-risks health insurance

How ACME helps

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.

Guidance only, not legal advice. ACME is an independent consultancy, not affiliated with any government. Rules change, always confirm details with the official source.