Red-White-Red Card: Very Highly Qualified Workers
Who it's for: Very highly qualified people from outside the EU who meet the points criteria and have a job offer in Austria.
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
- Job offer needed: Yes
- Main fee: €218
- Family can join: Yes
Figures and costs
| Item | Amount | In your currency | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main fee | €218 | — | 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
3 points recorded from official pages. Open a point to see the official wording.
Job offer neededYesOfficial wording
“If you already have a job offer , and meet the relevant requirements, you can apply for a Red-White-Red Card”
Main fee€218Official wording
“Application fee: € 218”
Family can joinYesOfficial wording
“Family members of "Red-White-Red Card" holders or "EU Blue Card" holders”
We have not yet recorded: Study place needed; Minimum education; Work experience; Language; Age limit; Money to show; Salary threshold; 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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