Red-White-Red Card: Start-up Founders
Who it's for: People who set up a company in Austria to bring innovative products, services or technologies to market, with a business plan and capital.
Information, not immigration advice. This page summarises what the government publishes. Confirm every figure on the official page before you pay or apply.
Last checked 3 Nov 2026
Requirements at a glance
- Money to show: €30,000
- Main fee: €218
Figures and costs
| Item | Amount | In your currency | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main fee | €218 | — | migration.gv.atOfficial · 3 Nov 2026 |
| Money to show | €30,000 | — | migration.gv.atOfficial · 3 Nov 2026 |
Figures marked check could not be confirmed on a live official page, or come from a secondary source.
What the official pages say
2 points recorded from official pages. Open a point to see the official wording.
Money to show€30,000Official wording
“prove capital for the company to be founded amounting to € 30.000 minimum”
Main fee€218Official wording
“Application fee: € 218”
We have not yet recorded: Job offer needed; Study place needed; Minimum education; Work experience; Language; Age limit; Salary threshold; Family can join; Can lead to permanent residence; Decision time; Occupation list. That does not mean there is no rule — confirm on the official page. Official page.
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