Red-White-Red Card plus — requirements, costs & how to apply

Who is eligible

Costs

Duration & renewal

Initial stay: 12 months.

Documents

• valid travel document (e.g. passport)
• recent photo (dimensions: 45x35mm)
• marriage certificate or certificate of registered same-sex partnership (if applicable)
• adoption papers (if applicable)
• proof or certificate of the family relationship (if applicable)
• proof of legal title to locally customary accommodation (e.g. a lease contract, preliminary agreement on tenancy rights or proof of ownership)
• proof of health insurance covering all risks (compulsory health insurance or equivalent insurance policy)
• proof of adequate means of subsistence (e.g. pay slips, proof of earnings, employment contract, proof of retirement or other pension or insurance benefits, proof of investment capital or sufficient own assets)
• proof that the sponsor holds the required residence title (for family members)
• proof of German language skills (if applicable, for family members)
• birth certificate or similar document (for children, first application)

Who can apply

Open to all nationalities.

How to apply

1. Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
2. Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.migration.gv.at/en/types-of-immigration/permanent-immigration/redwhiteredcardplus.
3. Typical processing: ~180 days.