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Very Highly Qualified Workers Your guide to the Job Seeker Visa & residence permit for Very Highly Qualified Workers. Very Highly Qualified Workers
Shortage occupations The Red-White-Red Card for Skilled Workers in Shortage Occupations. Skilled Workers in Shortage Occupations
Other key workers You already have a job offer? Find out how to apply for a Red-White-Red Card. Other Key Workers
Start-up founders You have developted an idea for an innovative product and want to realize it in Austria? Start-up Founders
Graduates Taking up employment after your university education in Austria. Graduates of Austrian universities and universities of applied sciences
Family reunification How to bring your family to Austria.
EU Citizens Living and working in Austria for EU citizens. Mobility of EU citizens and their family members within the EU

Welcome to the Migration Platform of the Austrian Federal Government!

With the Red-White-Red Card, Austria offers a flexible immigration system that enables qualified skilled workers from third countries - and their family members - to settle in Austria on a long-term basis.

Here you'll find all the essential information on the Red-White-Red Card, the other requirements for work and residence, and a comprehensive overview of living and working conditions in Austria.

Use the Points Calculator to check whether you meet the requirements for a Red-White-Red Card.

ABA WORK in AUSTRIA: Advisory Service for Companies and Skilled Workers

Companies and foreign employes can turn to ABA WORK in AUSTRIA for support and guidance throughout the Red-White-Red Card application process. ABA WORK in AUSTRIA and its staff are not a party to the official proceedings. However, with a power of attorney from the party (or parties) involved, they are authorized to obtain information from the relevant authorities — both the local offices of the Public Employment Service (AMS) and the residence authorities — on the status of the case, any missing or incomplete documents, and the expected duration of the process, and to review the case files accordingly. On its web portal, ABA WORK in AUSTRIA provides extensive information on working in Austria, job opportunities and career prospects, as well as support and guidance through every step of entering the Austrian labor market.

We wish you a great start in Austria!

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