The Red-White-Red Card is a residence and work permit in Austria, issued to highly skilled professionals. It allows non-EU nationals to stay and work in Austria for up to two years. The eligibility for this visa is based on a points system, which evaluates your qualifications, work experience, language skills, and age.

The processing time for most Austria work visas is between 7 to 8 weeks. For restricted work permits, it can take as little as 3 weeks.

Austria offers several types of work permits:

• Restricted Work Permit (valid for 1 year)
• Standard Work Permit (valid for 2 years)
• Unrestricted Work Permit (valid for 5 years)
• Red-White-Red Card (valid for 2 years, for highly skilled workers)

 Austria uses a points-based system. You need a minimum of 55 points out of 90 to qualify. Points are awarded based on your qualifications, work experience, language proficiency, and age. For instance, having a vocational education, work experience in a shortage occupation, and proficiency in German or English can significantly increase your score.

To apply for an Austria work visa, you will need:

• A valid passport
• A birth certificate or equivalent
• Recent photographs
• Proof of accommodation
• Proof of sufficient funds
• Health insurance
• Proof of qualifications (e.g., university degree)
• Language proficiency proof (if applicable)

 Yes, a valid job offer from an Austrian employer is a key requirement for applying for most types of Austria work visas, including the Red-White-Red Card.

 The cost of a work visa varies:

• Red-White-Red Card: Approx. €180
  • €140 for the application, €20 for permit issuance, and €20 for police identification data.
• Restricted and Standard Visa: Approx. $70
• Unrestricted Visa: Approx. $116

Yes, if you hold a Red-White-Red Card or another long-term work visa, your family members can also apply for visas to join you in Austria, under the Family Reunion Visa process.

There is no fixed minimum salary requirement for all visas, but certain work visas like the Red-White-Red Card may require your salary to meet the local standards for skilled professions. This varies based on the job role and industry.

You can increase your chances by ensuring that:

• You meet the minimum points requirement (55/90).
• You have strong qualifications and work experience.
• You improve your German or English language skills.
• You secure a job offer in an Austrian shortage occupation.

 Basic knowledge of German (A1/A2 level) or English (A2/B1 level) can significantly improve your chances of scoring points in the Austria work visa points-based system. However, language proficiency may not be mandatory for all visa types.

Yes, after working in Austria on a Red-White-Red Card for 2 years, you can apply for a Red-White-Red Card Plus, which offers additional benefits, including the ability to change employers without needing further authorization.