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🇦🇹 Austria

EU Blue Card Visa

Residence permit for highly qualified non-EU workers with university degrees or equivalent. Requires annual gross salary of at least €55,678 (€3,977/month over 14 pay periods) for 2026 — reflecting Austria's customary 14-month pay structure including holiday and Christmas bonuses. IT specialists and service managers may qualify with 3+ years professional experience instead of degree. Requires binding job offer for minimum 6 months matching qualifications, plus positive labour market test from AMS. After 21 months of qualifying employment, holders can upgrade to Red-White-Red Card Plus with unrestricted labour market access. Path to Long-Term Resident EU permit after 5 years with B1 German.

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Processing Time

4-8 weeks

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Cost

€160 application fee

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Duration

Up to 2 years

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Work Rights

Employment with specified employer; full access after upgrade

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Renewability

Renewable; upgrade to RWR Card Plus after 21 months

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Path to Permanent Residence

Yes

Requirements

  • 1Recognized university degree or equivalent (3+ years higher education)
  • 2Job offer with minimum €55,678 annual gross salary (2026)
  • 3Employment matching qualifications for at least 6 months
  • 4Positive labour market test from AMS
  • 5Health insurance coverage
  • 6Valid travel document
  • 7No threat to public policy or security
  • 8IT specialists: 3+ years experience may substitute for degree

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