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| Field | 🇦🇹AustriaAustria Other Key Workers Red-White-Red Card: 2026 Guide |
|---|---|
| Country | Austria (AT) |
| Route | Austria Other Key Workers Red-White-Red Card: 2026 Guide |
| Route family | Other |
| Route type | skilled work |
| Summary | Guide to Austria’s Other Key Worker RWR Card, including the 2026 salary floor, 55-point test and labour-market test. |
| Last verified | 2026-09-18 |
| Official/supporting source count | 4 |
| Route guide | Open full guide → |
| Program availability | ActiveSource 1Source 2Source 3Source 4 |
| Best-fit work models | Local employmentSource 1Source 2Source 3Source 4 |
| Income requirement | The prospective employer must pay at least €3,465 gross per month in 2026 (including the applicable special payments); the route also requires at least 55 points and a labour-market test.As of 2026-10-09Source 1 |
| Savings requirement | Not applicableAs of 2026-10-09Source 1 |
| Investment requirement | Not applicableAs of 2026-10-09Source 1 |
| Government fees | Application fee: €218 for the Red-White-Red Card. Other document, translation or related costs are separate.As of 2026-10-09Source 1 |
| Processing time | The route is assessed by the residence authority and AMS, but the official category guidance does not promise a fixed processing period. Timing depends on the application and competent authorities.As of 2026-10-09Source 1 |
| Validity | The initial Red-White-Red Card is generally valid for 24 months and is tied to the employer named in the application.As of 2026-10-09Source 1 |
| Renewal | After employment meeting the RWR Card criteria for at least 21 months in the preceding 24 months, the holder may apply for a Red-White-Red Card Plus with broader labour-market access; this requires a separate decision.As of 2026-10-09Source 1 |
| Family inclusion | Eligible family members may apply for a Red-White-Red Card Plus through family reunification, subject to relationship, income, accommodation, health insurance and other applicable requirements.As of 2026-10-09Source 1Source 2 |
| Spouse work rights | A spouse must obtain a separate residence title. A family member granted a Red-White-Red Card Plus has unrestricted access to the Austrian labour market.As of 2026-10-09Source 1 |
| Local-work rules | The Red-White-Red Card authorizes dependent employment only with the employer specified in the application. A change of employer requires the appropriate new residence/work authorization.As of 2026-10-09Source 1 |
| Application location | The applicant may lodge through the competent Austrian representation abroad, or the prospective employer may file with the competent Austrian residence authority. Filing in Austria is possible only after lawful entry and during lawful stay.As of 2026-10-09Source 1 |
| Permanent-residence pathway | After at least 21 months of qualifying employment during the preceding 24 months, the holder may apply for an RWR Plus, which broadens labour-market access. A longer-term or permanent status requires separate eligibility and application under Austrian residence law.As of 2026-10-09Source 1Source 2 |
| Citizenship pathway | The RWR Card does not grant citizenship. Naturalisation requires a separate application, a qualifying period of residence and the general legal requirements, including language and integration conditions; eligibility is assessed individually.As of 2026-10-09Source 1 |
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