Rot-Weiss-Rot-Karte
The Rot-Weiss-Rot-Karte is the residence and work permit document offered by Austria for qualified workforce.
Based on the employment market policies of Austria, the Rot-Weiss-Rot-Karte is a kind of photo ID that regulates the legal migration of highly skilled foreign workforce and their families to address the country’s labor shortages.
Evaluated on criteria such as professional qualifications, work experience, skills, age, and language proficiency, the Rot-Weiss-Rot-Karte applies a minimum score requirement of 55 points and is granted to individuals seeking employment in Austria.
The Rot-Weiss-Rot-Karte provides a work and residence permit in Austria for 24 months to candidates who meet the required points. It offers the opportunity to work at the applied workplace. The card becomes invalid if the workplace closes or if the individual leaves the job during this period. However, the right to the card is not permanently lost; one can reapply.
It is also possible to bring family members with the Rot-Weiss-Rot-Karte.
Overview of the Rot-Weiss-Rot-Karte
- Employment with an agreed-upon employer
- Family reunification possible
- Valid for 2 years
- Residence and work permit
- Long-term employment (in Austria)
- Basic requirement: A binding job offer
Types of Rot-Weiss-Rot-Karte
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