Short answer: Austria's Red-White-Red Card is a residence-and-work permit for qualified workers, including very highly qualified, shortage-occupation and other key workers. Applicants must reach the points pass mark and usually hold an Austrian job offer. Long-term residence may follow after time and integration conditions.
Information updated to October 2026.
What do points measure?
Education, work experience, language (German/English), age and Austria-related bonuses are typical factors. Shortage lists interact with points for some sub-categories.
| Factor | Typical role |
|---|---|
| Education/qualifications | Base points and match |
| Work experience | Points by years |
| Language | German or English level |
| Age | Younger applicants often score higher |
| Job offer | Required in most categories |
Global Immigrate note
Self-score on the official table and confirm the offer matches the sub-category before language exams. Applications are handled by Global Immigrate's in-house professional immigration team.
Use the programme-matching tool or contact Global Immigrate advisors.
This article is general information, not legal or tax advice.