Austria

Austria Red-White-Red Card — Skilled Workers in Shortage Occupations

Policy overviewReviewed 2026-09-03

For third-country skilled workers with shortage-occupation training, a qualifying job offer and sufficient points.

Core requirements

Job offerRequired

The specific route determines whether a qualifying, matching job offer under local conditions is required.

QualificationRequired

The route-specific education, training, experience or occupation requirements must be met.

assessmentRequired

Any points, salary, list or labour-market assessment in force when applying must be met.

Official sources

Austria Red-White-Red Card — Skilled Workers in Shortage OccupationsAustrian Federal Government · Reviewed 2026-09-03

General educational information only, not personalized immigration or legal advice. Requirements can change; confirm them with the responsible government authority before acting. Next scheduled review: 2026-12-03.