🇦🇹 Austria · Employer-sponsored work
Regular Workers in Tourism, Agriculture and Forestry — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum annual salary | EUR 218 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Work experience | 2+ years |
| Language level | A1 |
| Health insurance | Required (valid in-country) |
| Criminal record | Clean record / police clearance |
| Age range | 18–65 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €218 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 24 months.
Documents
- Valid travel document (e.g. passport)
- Photo (dimensions: 45x35mm) wich is not older than six month
- Evidence of health insurance covering all risks (compulsory health insurance or equivalent insurance policy)
- Proof of Language Skills (German language diploma or language course certificate of at least level A1)
- Proof of a Binding Job Offer for Permanent Employment
- Employer’s Declaration pursuant to the Act Governing the Employment of Foreign Nationals
- Criminal record extract (may be required by many authorities)
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/regular-workers-in-tourism-agriculture-and-forestry.
- Typical processing: ~180 days.
Frequently asked
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.
“Page lists eligibility (7 months prior seasonal work, A1 German, binding job offer for permanent employment) and 'Application fee: € 218'; it does not state a minimum salary threshold for this Red-White-Red Card stream.”
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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.