Red-White-Red Card
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Red-White-Red Card is Austria's points-based combined work and residence permit for qualified third-country nationals, issued in several categories including skilled workers, key workers, graduates, and startup founders.
Red-White-Red Card operates in the Austrian Immigration and Work Permits segment.
Red-White-Red Card: Disambiguation
The Red-White-Red Card (Rot-Weiß-Rot Karte) is NOT a visa. It is a combined residence and work permit issued after arrival in Austria. It is distinct from the Schengen visa (short-stay, max 90 days), the EU Blue Card (for highly qualified workers under EU-wide rules), and the Aufenthaltstitel (general residence permit category). The Red-White-Red Card Plus is a separate, follow-up permit that grants unrestricted labour market access.
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Red-White-Red Card: Core Facts
- Entity Type
- Combined Work and Residence Permit
- Official Name
- Rot-Weiß-Rot Karte
- Country
- Austria
- For
- Qualified third-country (non-EU/EEA) nationals
- Categories
- Skilled Workers, Key Workers, Graduates, Startup Founders, Self-Employed
- Validity
- 2 years (initial), then Red-White-Red Card Plus
- Points System
- Yes (qualifications, experience, age, language)
- Minimum Points
- 55 of 100 (skilled workers category)
- Issuing Authority
- MA 35 (Vienna) / Bezirkshauptmannschaft (elsewhere)
- Legal Basis
- Niederlassungs- und Aufenthaltsgesetz (NAG)
- Status
- Active Definition
- Verified
Red-White-Red Card: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Red-White-Red Card?
The Red-White-Red Card is Austria's points-based combined work and residence permit for qualified non-EU nationals. The Red-White-Red Card is issued in categories including skilled workers in shortage occupations, key workers, university graduates, and startup founders.
Is the Red-White-Red Card the same as a work visa?
The Red-White-Red Card is NOT a visa. The Red-White-Red Card is a residence and work permit issued after arriving in Austria. Most applicants first enter Austria on a Type D visa and then receive the Red-White-Red Card from the immigration authority.
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