WORK PERMIT IN AUSTRIA

Working in Austria as a European is a fairly straightforward process. Third-country nationals need an Austrian work visa to be able to live and work in Austria. Generally, the easiest way to get one is to find a job with an Austrian employer. Managed by the federal government, the immigration system tends to favor highly skilled or trained people and those who will provide added value to the Austrian market.

Types of Austrian work visas

C Visa and D Visa for gainful employment

These visas, called Visum C-Erwerb and Visum D-Erwerb in German, are designed for those planning to work in Austria for up to 90 days (C Visa) or between 91 and 180 days (D Visa). So, this might be a short contract, a temporary research position, or even an internship. Here are the application requirements:

• Visa C or Visa D application form
• Valid travel document
• Passport-sized photo
• Copy of the contract or preliminary contract with an Austrian employer, as proof of financial stability
• Proof of accommodation
• Sufficient travel health insurance
• Proof of ties to your home country, such as university enrollment or family still back home

Settlement Permit – researcher (Niederlassungsbewilligung – Forscher)

This visa is designed for third-country nationals who hold a Ph.D. degree and who are planning to conduct scientific work in Austria that requires a doctoral degree. It is important to keep in mind, however, that to qualify, you usually need to have a hosting agreement with a research institution. In some cases, the research institution will help with the application process.  If everything is in order, this permit will be issued for two years. Application requirements:

• Application form
• Passport-sized photo
• Valid travel document
• Birth certificate
• Hosting Agreement with a certified research institution or a research institution that does not require certification
• Police clearance from home country
• Sufficient funds to finance stay in Austria
• Proof of accommodation in Austria for three months
• Proof of health insurance

Settlement Permit – special cases of gainful employment (Niederlassungsbewilligung – Sonderfälle unselbständiger Erwerbstätigkeit)

This permit is issued for third-country nationals who plan to conduct scientific research and teach in Austria and who don’t have a Hosting Agreement with a research institution. It also includes candidates who are working with research institutions that don’t require certification and researchers who are self-financed or financed by foreign research institutions. This permit is usually issued for 12 months. Here are the application requirements:

• Application form
• Passport-sized photo
• Valid travel document
• Birth certificate
• Employment or preliminary contract, hosting institution invitation letter, home research institution letter, or scholarship award notice
• Police clearance from home country
• Sufficient funds to finance stay in Austria
• Proof of accommodation in Austria for three months
• Proof of health insurance

Settlement Permit – artists (Niederlassungsbewilligung “Künstler”)

This visa is designed for conventionally and self-employed artists who work full-time and earn an income from their artistry. This visa is called in German and is usually issued for more than six months. It is also renewable. Here are the application requirements:

• Application form
• Passport-sized photo
• Valid travel document
• Birth certificate
• Employment or preliminary contract, hosting institution invitation letter, home research institution letter, or scholarship award notice
• Police clearance from home country
• Sufficient funds to finance stay in Austria
• Proof of accommodation in Austria
• Proof of health insurance
• Credit reference
• Proof of art training or portfolio of work
• Employed artists: employer declaration; self-employed artists: contract showing terms of the work

Au Pair Visa

This visa grants people aged 18 to 28 the opportunity to work as an au pair in Austria for up to a year. The au pair supports the host family with childcare and light housework while learning the language of the host country and getting to know its culture. Here are the application requirements:

• Application form
• Passport-sized photo
• Valid travel document
• Birth certificate
• Au pair contract
• Confirmation of notification of au pair status by the Public Employment Service
• Police clearance from home country
• Proof of accommodation in Austria
• Proof of health insurance

Red-White-Red Card

The Red-White-Red Card is both a residence permit and work authorization. Notably, it is only granted in certain cases, the most common being an employment contract with an Austrian employer. Therefore, if you are a third-country national hoping to work in Austria indefinitely, you will need a Red-White-Red Card. Its length varies depending on why you received it in the first place but is usually good for 24 months.

EU Blue Card

The EU Blue Card grants third-country nationals the right to live and work in Austria, provided they meet certain requirements. In order to qualify, you must be a university graduate holding an employment contract with a minimum salary that is 1.5 times the national annual income in Austria (€65,579 in 2021). The EU Blue Card is usually issued for two years but it may be shorter depending on the length of the employment contract. This permit entitles you to bring your family to Austria.

Austrian work visas for students

As a student, your Study Permit does not automatically allow you to work in Austria. That said, you are allowed to work up to 20 hours a week during your studies. To do so, you will need an employment permit, which your employer must apply for.

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