--- title: Austria Visa Options description: Explore visa options for Austria, including requirements, process, and key costs. image: https://migrantiq.com/og/default.png --- Skip to content Advertisement728 × 90AdSense zone 🇦🇹 AUSTRIA VISA HUB Compare visa pathways, eligibility patterns, processing timelines, and next planning steps. Official immigration authority Bundesministerium für Inneres (Migration) Apply on official site → [https://www.migration.gv.at/en/] Visa fit wizard WHICH AUSTRIA VISA FITS ME? Answer a few questions and we’ll rank the best matches from the live visa catalog. This is a planning tool, not a legal decision. 16 route(s) Main goalVisit / tourismStudyWork for an employerRemote work / freelanceJoin family or spouseBusiness / investmentPermanent residenceHighest educationNo formal credentialHigh schoolDiploma / vocationalBachelor or higher I have a qualifying job offerI have a family sponsorI want a PR pathwayI have language-test evidence Search pathways across all countries → [/tools/pathway-finder/] Match 1Work62% fit WORK / EMPLOYMENT VISA Work visas require a job offer from a sponsoring employer. Many lead to permanent residency and allow family members to join you. Read guide → [/visas/austria/work-employment/] Why it fits * Matches your work for an employer goal. * Can support a longer-term PR pathway. * Education looks compatible: Often bachelor's or recognised vocational equivalent. Check carefully * This route usually needs a qualifying job offer. Match 2Business58% fit BUSINESS / INVESTOR VISA Business / investor visas reward applicants who start a business or invest at qualifying levels. Most lead to permanent residency on meeting programme milestones. Read guide → [/visas/austria/business-investor/] Why it fits * Can support a longer-term PR pathway. * Self-petition or sponsor-light route. Check carefully * Confirm all official requirements before applying. Match 3Work56% fit RED-WHITE-RED (RWR) CARD ## Who is the Red-White-Red (RWR) Card for in Austria? Austria's Red-White-Red Card is a points-based work permit for skilled workers. What are the eligibility criteria for the RWR Card? How Read guide → [/visas/austria/red-white-red-card/] Why it fits * Matches your work for an employer goal. * Can support a longer-term PR pathway. * Education looks compatible: Varies by stream. Check carefully * This route usually needs a qualifying job offer. Match 4Family42% fit FAMILY / SPOUSE VISA Family / spouse visas let you join a citizen or settled-resident family member. Most allow you to work and lead toward permanent residency. Read guide → [/visas/austria/family-spouse/] Why it fits * Can support a longer-term PR pathway. Check carefully * Confirm all official requirements before applying. BUSINESS / INVESTOR VISA Business · 3-9 months (business approval + visa) PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required Read full guide → [/visas/austria/business-investor/]Apply on Bundesministerium für Inneres (Migration) → [https://www.migration.gv.at/en/] FAMILY / SPOUSE VISA Family · 6-24 weeks (varies by relationship and country) PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required Read full guide → [/visas/austria/family-spouse/]Apply on Bundesministerium für Inneres (Migration) → [https://www.migration.gv.at/en/] FAMILY REUNIFICATION Family · 6 months (statutory) PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required Read full guide → [/visas/austria/family-reunification/]Apply on Bundesministerium für Inneres (Migration) → [https://www.migration.gv.at/en/types-of-immigration/permanent-immigration/family-members/] EU BLUE CARD AUSTRIA Migration · 2-4 months /, PR pathway: No · Job offer: Not always required Read full guide → [/visas/austria/eu-blue-card-austria/]Apply on Bundesministerium für Inneres (Migration) → [https://www.migration.gv.at/en/] RED-WHITE-RED CARD — OTHER KEY WORKERS Migration · 2-4 months /, PR pathway: No · Job offer: Required Read full guide → [/visas/austria/red-white-red-card-other-key-workers/]Apply on Bundesministerium für Inneres (Migration) → [https://www.migration.gv.at/en/] RED-WHITE-RED CARD — SKILLED WORKERS IN SHORTAGE OCCUPATIONS Migration · 2-4 months /, PR pathway: No · Job offer: Required Read full guide → [/visas/austria/red-white-red-card-skilled-workers-in-shortage-occupations/]Apply on Bundesministerium für Inneres (Migration) → [https://www.migration.gv.at/en/] RED-WHITE-RED CARD — VERY HIGHLY QUALIFIED WORKERS Migration · 2-4 months (embassy) + registration in Austria /, PR pathway: No · Job offer: Required Read full guide → [/visas/austria/red-white-red-card-very-highly-qualified-workers/]Apply on Bundesministerium für Inneres (Migration) → [https://www.migration.gv.at/en/] RWR JOB SEEKER CARD (VERY HIGHLY QUALIFIED) Migration · 2-4 months /, PR pathway: No · Job offer: Required Read full guide → [/visas/austria/rwr-job-seeker-card-very-highly-qualified/]Apply on Bundesministerium für Inneres (Migration) → [https://www.migration.gv.at/en/] PERMANENT RESIDENCE — EU Residency · 6 months (statutory) PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required Read full guide → [/visas/austria/permanent-residence-eu/]Apply on Bundesministerium für Inneres (Migration) → [https://www.migration.gv.at/en/types-of-immigration/permanent-immigration/permanent-residence-eu/] PERMANENT RESIDENCY / SETTLEMENT Residency · 4-12 months PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required Read full guide → [/visas/austria/permanent-residency/]Apply on Bundesministerium für Inneres (Migration) → [https://www.migration.gv.at/en/] STUDENT RESIDENCE PERMIT Student · 4-12 weeks PR pathway: No · Job offer: Not always required Read full guide → [/visas/austria/student-residence/]Apply on Bundesministerium für Inneres (Migration) → [https://www.migration.gv.at/en/types-of-immigration/permanent-immigration/students/] STUDENT VISA Student · 4-12 weeks (peaks before academic intake) PR pathway: No · Job offer: Not always required Read full guide → [/visas/austria/student/]Apply on Bundesministerium für Inneres (Migration) → [https://www.migration.gv.at/en/] SHORT-STAY SCHENGEN VISA Tourist · 15 days PR pathway: No · Job offer: Not always required Read full guide → [/visas/austria/short-stay-schengen/]Apply on Bundesministerium für Inneres (Migration) → [https://www.bmeia.gv.at/en/travel-stay/visa-info/visa-c/] TOURIST / VISITOR VISA Tourist · 5-30 days (varies by mission) PR pathway: No · Job offer: Not always required Read full guide → [/visas/austria/tourist-visitor/]Apply on Bundesministerium für Inneres (Migration) → [https://www.migration.gv.at/en/] RED-WHITE-RED (RWR) CARD Work · 8 weeks PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Required Read full guide → [/visas/austria/red-white-red-card/]Apply on Bundesministerium für Inneres (Migration) → [https://www.migration.gv.at/en/types-of-immigration/permanent-immigration/red-white-red-card/] WORK / EMPLOYMENT VISA Work · 4-16 weeks (employer + government processing) PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Required Read full guide → [/visas/austria/work-employment/]Apply on Bundesministerium für Inneres (Migration) → [https://www.migration.gv.at/en/] Advertisement300 × 250AdSense zone RELATED RESOURCES * Austria profile [/countries/austria/] * Austria laws [/laws/austria/] * Austria scam alerts [/scam-alerts/austria/] Plan smarter Save countries, compare destinations, track visa checklists, and sync your migration plan across devices. 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