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| Field | 🇦🇹AustriaAustria Regular Workers in Tourism, Agriculture and Forestry: 2026 Guide |
|---|---|
| Country | Austria (AT) |
| Route | Austria Regular Workers in Tourism, Agriculture and Forestry: 2026 Guide |
| Route family | Employment / skilled work |
| Route type | work |
| Summary | Permanent-immigration RWR route for qualifying regular seasonal workers in Austrian tourism, agriculture and forestry. |
| Last verified | 2026-09-18 |
| Official/supporting source count | 2 |
| Route guide | Open full guide → |
| Program availability | ActiveSource 1Source 2 |
| Best-fit work models | Local employmentSource 1Source 2 |
| Income requirement | Requires binding permanent employment and at least seven months as a registered regular seasonal worker in the same industry during the previous two years, plus German A1; no special labour-market test applies.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; ancillary document and translation costs may apply.As of 2026-10-09Source 1 |
| Processing time | The official route guidance does not specify a universal decision timeframe; the residence authority and AMS process the case.As of 2026-10-09Source 1 |
| Validity | The RWR Card is generally issued for 24 months and tied to the specified employer.As of 2026-10-09Source 1 |
| Renewal | After qualifying employment, the holder may separately apply for RWR Card Plus after meeting the applicable 21-of-24-month condition.As of 2026-10-09Source 1 |
| Family inclusion | Eligible family members may apply under family-reunification rules, subject to the sponsor title and applicable general requirements.As of 2026-10-09Source 1Source 2 |
| Spouse work rights | A spouse needs a separate title; work rights depend on the title granted, including RWR Card Plus where eligible.As of 2026-10-09Source 1 |
| Local-work rules | Employment is tied to the named employer; a different employer requires the appropriate authorization.As of 2026-10-09Source 1 |
| Application location | The worker may apply via an Austrian representation; the prospective employer may file with the competent authority where permitted. In-country application requires lawful entry and stay.As of 2026-10-09Source 1 |
| Permanent-residence pathway | RWR Card Plus is a separate step after qualifying employment; long-term residence has distinct residence and integration conditions.As of 2026-10-09Source 1Source 2 |
| Citizenship pathway | The work permit does not grant citizenship; naturalisation requires a separate application and statutory residence and integration conditions.As of 2026-10-09Source 1 |
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