Austria
All Visa Pathways(25 visas)
AustriaEU Blue Card
Work permit for university graduates in highly skilled roles earning above Austria's statutory minimum salary, with EU portability after 12 months.
AustriaEU Long-Term Residence Permit
Indefinite settlement for non-EU nationals with 5+ years continuous lawful residence, requiring B1 German and secure income for family reunification rights.
AustriaICT — Intra-Corporate Transfer Directive
Transfer within a multinational company to an EU establishment. Managers, specialists, or trainee employees.
AustriaRWR-Karte — Red-White-Red Card
Employer-sponsored points-based work permit for skilled professionals earning 55+ points, with 24-month initial grant and spouse work rights.
AustriaRed-White-Red Card Plus (RWR Card Plus)
Self-petitioned residence permit granting unrestricted labor market access in Austria for 1 year, extendable to 3 years with continued integration.
AustriaResidence Permit - Cross-Border Commuter
Renewable residence permit for third-country nationals with permanent residence in neighboring countries, enabling employment in Austrian border districts for 1 year per grant.
AustriaResidence Permit - Family Member (Aufenthaltstitel Familienangehöriger)
Residence Permit – Family Member (Aufenthaltstitel Familienangehöriger)
AustriaResidence Permit - Researcher Mobility
Residence permit for doctoral researchers from other EU member states to conduct research in Austria with an approved institution, renewable for up to 2 years.
AustriaResidence Permit - Seconded Employee
Work permit for seconded employees assigned to Austrian contractors for projects over six months, requiring EUR 218 fee and minimum EUR 15,701 income.
AustriaResidence Permit - Self-Employed Person
Temporary self-employed work permit for contract-based freelance projects exceeding 6 months, with annual renewal, EUR 1,308 minimum income requirement, and no spouse work rights.
AustriaSeasonal Worker Visa
Employer-sponsored temporary work permit for seasonal employment in agriculture and tourism, with durations and fees tiered by contract length.
AustriaSettlement Permit
Permanent settlement permit for third-country nationals with independent means, leading to a renewable 3-year pathway with A1 German proficiency.
AustriaSettlement Permit - Artist
Settle and work as a self-employed or employed artist in Austria with full work authorization and a pathway to permanent residence.
AustriaSettlement Permit - Dependent
Family reunification permit for dependents of third-country nationals with settlement permits, without work authorization.
AustriaSettlement Permit - Except Gainful Employment
Settlement permit for financially independent non-workers with EUR 31,401+ annual income and German A1 proficiency, renewable up to 3 years.
AustriaSettlement Permit - Relative (Niederlassungsbewilligung Angehöriger)
Settlement permit for extended family members of Austrian/EU citizens, issued for 12 months and renewable with pathway to indefinite Long-term Resident status after 5 years.
AustriaSettlement Permit - Researcher
Residence permit for PhD researchers at certified Austrian institutions; 24 months renewable with employer hosting agreement and no language requirements.
AustriaSettlement Permit - Special Cases of Gainful Employment
Settlement Permit for specialized professionals (journalists, professors, educators) in international organizations, renewable annually, with work authorization.
AustriaStay Permit - Mobile ICT
Intra-corporate transfer permit for ICT permit holders from other EU states, valid up to 3 years (1 year for trainees), capped by residual ICT permit validity.
AustriaStay Permit - Pupil (Aufenthaltsbewilligung - Schüler)
Residence permit for international pupils attending schools in Austria, renewable annually with proof of school enrollment and academic progress.
AustriaStay Permit - Social Service Employee (Aufenthaltsbewilligung Sozialdienstleistende)
Volunteer social service permit for non-profit organizations in Austria, valid up to 12 months with no extension or family reunification rights.
AustriaStay Permit - Student (Aufenthaltsbewilligung Studierende)
Renewable annual study permit for admitted international students, valid 12 months per year with up to 20 hours weekly work allowance.
AustriaType D — Settlement Permit - Gainful Employment
Settlement permit authorizing 12-month work for a specific employer; renewable to 3 years with Module 1 integration requirements.
AustriaVisa A — Airport Transit Visa (Type A)
Airport transit visa for nationals of 13 countries, limiting stay to 24 hours within Schengen airport transit zone.
AustriaVisa D — Self-Employment Visa
Self-employment visa for entrepreneurs and startup founders with EUR 100,000+ capital investment and a viable business plan.