🇦🇹 Austria · Employer-sponsored work
Red-White-Red Card — Other Key Workers — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €3,465 |
| Minimum annual salary | €41,580 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Language level | A1 |
| Health insurance | Required (valid in-country) |
| Age range | 18–40 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €218 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 24 months.
Documents
- Valid travel document (e.g. passport)
- Photo (dimensions: 45x35mm) not older than six months
- Evidence of health insurance covering all risks (compulsory health insurance or equivalent insurance policy)
- Certificate or diploma of completed vocational education/training (if applicable)
- Certificate furnishing proof of general eligibility for admission to university (if applicable)
- Document furnishing proof of successful completion of a three-year programme at a university or another institution of tertiary education (if applicable)
- Document reflecting the status of the university or other institution of tertiary education (if applicable)
- Testimonials and work certificates (for work experience)
- Language diploma or course certificate at A1, A2 or B1 level for German or A2/B1 level for English (if applicable)
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/other-key-workers/.
- Typical processing: ~180 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €3,465.
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.
“Your prospective employer will pay the statutory minimum of € 3,465(2026) gross monthly payments”
“Evidence of health insurance covering all risks (compulsory health insurance or equivalent insurance policy)”
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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.