🇦🇹 Austria · Employer-sponsored work
Red-White-Red Card for graduates — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €4,167 |
| Minimum annual salary | EUR 50,000 |
| Proof of savings | €5,000 |
| Minimum investment | €20,000 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| University degree | Required |
| Work experience | 21+ years |
| Health insurance | Required (valid in-country) |
| Age range | 12–60 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €218 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 24 months.
Documents
- Valid travel document (e.g. passport)
- Photograph not older than half a year (size: 45x35 mm)
- Proof of health insurance cover covering all risks (compulsory insurance or equivalent insurance policy)
- Proof of successful completion of studies or corresponding training
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.migration.gv.at/en/types-of-immigration/permanent-immigration/graduates.
- Typical processing: ~180 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €4,167.
Do I need health insurance?
Yes — valid health insurance in the country is required.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“you get paid the locally customary gross minimum salary which comparable Austrian graduates (junior employees) would receive”
“If, within these twelve months, you receive an employment offer from a specified employer (work contract) which matches your level of qualification, you can apply for a Red-White-Red Card ... For graduates, there is no points system. The Red-White-Red Card allows you to settle temporarily in Austria and to work for the employer specified in your application.”
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.