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EU Blue Card
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EU Blue Card

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Work permit for university graduates in highly skilled roles earning above Austria's statutory minimum salary, with EU portability after 12 months.

Validity2 years
Processing2 months
Cost218 EUR
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EU Long-Term Residence Permit
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EU Long-Term Residence Permit

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Indefinite settlement for non-EU nationals with 5+ years continuous lawful residence, requiring B1 German and secure income for family reunification rights.

Validity5 years
Processing4 weeks – 6 months
Cost50 EUR
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ICT — Intra-Corporate Transfer Directive
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ICT — Intra-Corporate Transfer Directive

Transfer within a multinational company to an EU establishment. Managers, specialists, or trainee employees.

Validity3 years
Processing1–3 months
CostFree
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RWR-Karte — Red-White-Red Card
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RWR-Karte — Red-White-Red Card

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Employer-sponsored points-based work permit for skilled professionals earning 55+ points, with 24-month initial grant and spouse work rights.

Validity2 years
Processing2 months
Cost218 EUR
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Red-White-Red Card Plus (RWR Card Plus)
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Red-White-Red Card Plus (RWR Card Plus)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Self-petitioned residence permit granting unrestricted labor market access in Austria for 1 year, extendable to 3 years with continued integration.

Validity1 year
Processing2 months
Cost218 EUR
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Residence Permit - Cross-Border Commuter
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Residence 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.

Validity1 year per grant (renewable)
Processing1 month
Cost218 EUR
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Residence Permit - Family Member (Aufenthaltstitel Familienangehöriger)
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Residence Permit - Family Member (Aufenthaltstitel Familienangehöriger)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Residence Permit – Family Member (Aufenthaltstitel Familienangehöriger)

Validity2 years
Processing3–6 months
Cost218 EUR
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Residence Permit - Researcher Mobility
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Residence 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.

ValidityUp to 2 years
Processing2 months
Cost218 EUR
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Residence Permit - Seconded Employee
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Residence 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.

ValidityTypically up to 12 months
Processing6 months
Cost218 EUR
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Residence Permit - Self-Employed Person
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Residence 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.

Validity1 year
Processing2-4 months
Cost218 EUR
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Seasonal Worker Visa
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Seasonal Worker Visa

Employer-sponsored temporary work permit for seasonal employment in agriculture and tourism, with durations and fees tiered by contract length.

Validity6 months
Processing2–4 weeks
Cost90 EUR
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Settlement Permit
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Settlement Permit

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Permanent settlement permit for third-country nationals with independent means, leading to a renewable 3-year pathway with A1 German proficiency.

Validity12 months
Processing2–3 months
Cost218 EUR
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Settlement Permit - Artist
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Settlement Permit - Artist

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Settle and work as a self-employed or employed artist in Austria with full work authorization and a pathway to permanent residence.

ValidityVaries (Renewable indefinitely based on ongoing artistic activity)
ProcessingUp to 6 months
Cost218 EUR
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Settlement Permit - Dependent
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Settlement Permit - Dependent

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Family reunification permit for dependents of third-country nationals with settlement permits, without work authorization.

ValidityVaries based on sponsor
Processing1 day – 6 months
Cost218 EUR
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Settlement Permit - Except Gainful Employment
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Settlement Permit - Except Gainful Employment

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Settlement permit for financially independent non-workers with EUR 31,401+ annual income and German A1 proficiency, renewable up to 3 years.

Validity1 year
Processing1 day – 6 months
Cost218 EUR
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Settlement Permit - Relative (Niederlassungsbewilligung Angehöriger)
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Settlement Permit - Relative (Niederlassungsbewilligung Angehöriger)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

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.

Validity1 year
Processing3–6 months
Cost218 EUR
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Settlement Permit - Researcher
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Settlement Permit - Researcher

Residence permit for PhD researchers at certified Austrian institutions; 24 months renewable with employer hosting agreement and no language requirements.

Validity24 months
Processing6 months
Cost120 EUR
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Settlement Permit - Special Cases of Gainful Employment
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Settlement Permit - Special Cases of Gainful Employment

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Settlement Permit for specialized professionals (journalists, professors, educators) in international organizations, renewable annually, with work authorization.

Validity1 year
ProcessingVaries
Cost120 EUR
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Stay Permit - Mobile ICT
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Stay Permit - Mobile ICT

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

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.

Validity3 years
Processing2 months
Cost218 EUR
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Stay Permit - Pupil (Aufenthaltsbewilligung - Schüler)
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Stay Permit - Pupil (Aufenthaltsbewilligung - Schüler)

Residence permit for international pupils attending schools in Austria, renewable annually with proof of school enrollment and academic progress.

Validity1 year
Processing1–3 months
Cost218 EUR
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Stay Permit - Social Service Employee (Aufenthaltsbewilligung Sozialdienstleistende)
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Stay 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.

Validity1 year
Processing3–6 months
Cost218 EUR
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Stay Permit - Student (Aufenthaltsbewilligung Studierende)
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Stay 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.

Validity1 year
Processing3 months
Cost218 EUR
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Type D — Settlement Permit - Gainful Employment
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Type D — Settlement Permit - Gainful Employment

Settlement permit authorizing 12-month work for a specific employer; renewable to 3 years with Module 1 integration requirements.

Validity1 year
Processing2–6 months
Cost120 EUR
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Visa A — Airport Transit Visa (Type A)
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Visa A — Airport Transit Visa (Type A)

Airport transit visa for nationals of 13 countries, limiting stay to 24 hours within Schengen airport transit zone.

Validity24 hours
Processing2 weeks – 2 months
Cost90 EUR
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Visa D — Self-Employment Visa
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Visa D — Self-Employment Visa

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Self-employment visa for entrepreneurs and startup founders with EUR 100,000+ capital investment and a viable business plan.

Validity24 months
Processing2 months
Cost218 EUR
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