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Austria Job Seeker Visa
Allows qualified third-country nationals to enter Austria for up to 6 months to search for employment.
Job Search Visa6 MonthsSkilled Professionals
Overview
Austria's Job Seeker Visa (Aufenthaltsbewilligung – Rot-Weiß-Rot Karte) allows qualified skilled workers from non-EU countries to enter Austria and look for employment for up to 6 months. Applicants must meet a minimum points threshold under Austria's Red-White-Red Card system. Once a job is found, the visa can be converted to a Red-White-Red Card (RWR Card) for employment.
✓6 months to search for employment in Austria
✓Must score 50+ points on the Red-White-Red Card points grid
✓Very Special Qualifications stream for top talent
✓Shortage occupation list available for faster points accumulation
✓Convertible to RWR Card upon securing employment
✓RWR Card leads to permanent settlement after 2 years
Eligibility Requirements
- ✓Minimum 50 out of 100 points under the RWR Card criteria
- ✓University degree (master's or PhD preferred) or vocational qualification
- ✓Language skills: German or English (adds points)
- ✓Age, work experience, and Austrian-market relevance contribute to points
- ✓Sufficient financial means for duration of stay
- ✓Health insurance valid in Austria
Visa Type
🪪 Temporary Residence – Job Seeker / Red-White-Red Card (Austria)
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