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EU-wide residence permit for highly qualified non-EU professionals. Requires university degree and minimum salary of €55,678 (2026). Issued for 24 months, pathway to Red-White-Red Card Plus.

Special visa for highly qualified third-country nationals seeking employment in Austria. Issued for 6 months to search for a job matching qualifications. Must achieve minimum 70 points to qualify.

Permanent EU residence status for third-country nationals after 5 years continuous residence. Grants unrestricted labour market access. Valid 5 years, renewable indefinitely.

Points-based residence permit for qualified workers who achieve minimum 55 points. Requires employer commitment to statutory minimum salary (€3,465/month in 2026). Issued for 24 months.

Residence permit for seasonal workers who can convert to long-term status. Must have 7 months seasonal work in same industry for 2 consecutive years. Issued for 24 months.

Residence permit for self-employed entrepreneurs and key workers. Requires business plan demonstrating job creation or innovation. Issued for 24 months, renewable.

Residence permit for skilled workers in occupations experiencing labour shortages in Austria. No labour market check required. Issued for 24 months with renewal pathway.

Residence permit for innovative start-up founders. Requires business plan for novel products/services and €50,000 capital with 50%+ equity. Issued for 24 months.

Points-based residence permit for very highly qualified third-country national workers. No labour market check required. Issued for 24 months, can lead to permanent residency.

Advanced residence permit for holders of Red-White-Red Card or EU Blue Card after 21 months employment. Allows unlimited labour market access, not tied to specific employer. Valid up to 3 years.

Residence permit for spouses, registered partners, and children under 18 of third-country nationals. Spouses/partners must be at least 21. Issued for 12 months, renewable.

Residence permit for family members of third-country nationals or Austrians. Covers spouses, registered partners, and unmarried children under 18. Typically issued for 12 months, renewable.

Residence permit for managers, specialists, and trainees transferred within multinational corporations. Requires 9-month prior employment (6 for trainees). Issued for up to 3 years (1 year for trainees).

Residence permit for ICT workers holding valid residence permits in other EU countries who transfer to Austria for 90+ days. EU framework for corporate mobility. Issued for transfer duration.

Residence permit for secondary school students attending school in Austria. Issued for 12 months, renewable. Limited work authorization if needed.

Residence permit for researchers already holding residence permits in other EU countries who work in Austria exceeding 90 days. EU intra-country researcher mobility. Issued for permit duration.

Residence permit for posted/seconded employees working in Austria for 6+ months for foreign employers. Covers service providers and employees posted to Austrian contractors. Issued for permit duration.

Residence permit for international students pursuing full-time studies at accredited Austrian educational institutions. Duration typically 12 months, renewable. Limited work authorization (20 hours per week).

Residence permit for students participating in EU mobility programmes (Erasmus+, etc.) at Austrian institutions. Issued for program duration, typically 12 months.

Short-term business visitor visa for brief business activities in Austria. Valid for 90 days within 180-day period. Limited work activities (meetings, conferences) permitted without work permit.

Short-term visitor visa for tourism and leisure travel in Austria and Schengen area. Maximum 90 days within a 180-day period. No work authorization.

Long-term residence permit for third-country nationals intending permanent settlement in Austria. Requires adequate income and accommodation. Renewable annually.

Residence permit for self-employed or employed artists engaged in artistic activities. Requires proof of artistic training and sustainable income from artistic work. Issued for 12 months, renewable.

Residence permit for permanent settlement without work rights. For retirees, financially independent persons, or those with other income sources. Issued for 12 months, renewable.