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| Field | 🇦🇹AustriaAustria Start-up Founders Red-White-Red Card: 2026 Guide |
|---|---|
| Country | Austria (AT) |
| Route | Austria Start-up Founders Red-White-Red Card: 2026 Guide |
| Route family | Entrepreneur / business |
| Route type | entrepreneur |
| Summary | Austria start-up founder RWR Card guide covering innovation, €30,000 capital, 50% equity and the 50-point threshold. |
| Last verified | 2026-09-18 |
| Official/supporting source count | 2 |
| Route guide | Open full guide → |
| Program availability | ActiveSource 1Source 2 |
| Best-fit work models | Startup founderSource 1Source 2 |
| Income requirement | Requires an innovative business, founder control, at least €30,000 capital with a 50% equity share, and at least 50 points; no fixed salary threshold is stated.As of 2026-10-09Source 1 |
| Savings requirement | Not applicableAs of 2026-10-09Source 1 |
| Investment requirement | At least €30,000 capital is required, with an equity share of at least 50%; points-grid factors may require additional evidence.As of 2026-10-09Source 1 |
| Government fees | Application fee: €218; related document and translation costs are additional.As of 2026-10-09Source 1 |
| Processing time | The official route guidance provides no universal processing-time guarantee; timing depends on evidence and the competent authorities.As of 2026-10-09Source 1 |
| Validity | The initial Start-up Founder RWR Card is issued for two years.As of 2026-10-09Source 1 |
| Renewal | After the initial period, a founder meeting the statutory conditions may apply for RWR Card Plus; it is a separate transition, not automatic citizenship or permanent residence.As of 2026-10-09Source 1 |
| Family inclusion | Eligible family members may apply through the applicable family reunification process, subject to relationship and general conditions.As of 2026-10-09Source 1Source 2 |
| Spouse work rights | A spouse requires a separate residence title; labour-market access depends on the title granted, including RWR Card Plus where eligible.As of 2026-10-09Source 1 |
| Local-work rules | The card supports the founder's approved startup activity; other employment rights depend on the title and statutory conditions.As of 2026-10-09Source 1 |
| Application location | The application is generally lodged personally with the competent Austrian representation; follow the route-specific filing rules for the applicant's circumstances.As of 2026-10-09Source 1 |
| Permanent-residence pathway | RWR Card Plus and later long-term residence require separate eligibility decisions and compliance with residence and integration conditions.As of 2026-10-09Source 1Source 2 |
| Citizenship pathway | The founder 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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