Red-White-Red Card for self-employed key workers (Rot-Weiß-Rot – Karte für selbständige Schlüsselkräfte)
Red-White-Red Card for self-employed key workers is a residence route in Austria (Entrepreneur). AMS must confirm macro-economic benefit: e.g. transfer of ≥€100,000 investment capital, creating/securing jobs, or regional importance; business plan, own income, housing, health insurance. No quota, no points. Family gets RWR Card plus. Fee €218 pp.
Entrepreneur and startup residence routes →Requirements at a glance
The minimum qualifying investment is about CHF 94'000. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 5 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 10 years.
How holders are taxed
Worldwide income, progressive up to 55%; company profits 23% CIT + 27.5% on distributions
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Catégorie | Entrepreneur |
|---|---|
| Investissement | CHF 94'000 |
| Frais (famille) | CHF 615 |
| Revenu / an | — |
| Avoirs | — |
| Séjour min. | — |
| Résidence perm. | 5 |
| Citoyenneté | 10 |
| Travail | ownBusiness |
| Éligibles | Non-EU nationals |
| Impôts | Worldwide income, progressive up to 55%; company profits 23% CIT + 27.5% on distributions |
| État au | 2026-10 |
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