Austria attracts skilled workers through its points-based Red-White-Red Card, especially in shortage occupations. We help you check your points and match with employers.
Austria's Red-White-Red (RWR) Card is a points-based system with several streams — Skilled Workers in Shortage Occupations, Very Highly Qualified Workers, Other Key Workers and graduates. Points are awarded for qualifications, work experience, language skills and age. Graduates in higher-paid roles can also use the EU Blue Card.
The right route depends on your qualifications, job offer and salary — we'll confirm which fits you.
For workers in occupations on Austria's annually updated shortage list, with a job offer and enough points.
Streams for very highly qualified professionals and other key workers who meet the points and salary criteria.
For university graduates in higher-paid roles, with EU mobility benefits.
Austrian salaries are solid and the country offers a high quality of life, particularly around Vienna, Graz and Linz. Each RWR stream has minimum pay criteria, which we confirm for your occupation.
A points-based work-and-residence permit for skilled non-EU workers, with different streams depending on your profile.
German is valuable and required for many roles, though some tech and tourism jobs operate in English. Language earns points towards the card.
You gain points for qualifications, experience, language ability and age, and must reach the threshold for your chosen stream.
Usually a few weeks to a few months once your documents and job offer are in place.
Check your eligibility in a minute, or submit your CV for a full assessment.
Check your eligibility →Figures shown are indicative and current for 2026. Immigration rules and salary thresholds change frequently — we confirm the exact, up-to-date requirements for your specific situation. Bespoke Visa Solutions provides recruitment and relocation support and does not provide legal advice.