Red-White-Red Card / EU Blue Card (employment) (Rot-Weiß-Rot – Karte / Blaue Karte EU)
Red-White-Red Card / EU Blue Card (employment) is a residence route in Austria (Lavoro). Points-based: very highly qualified, skilled workers in shortage occupations, other key workers (minimum salary set yearly), graduates; or EU Blue Card with job offer above annual salary threshold. Employer-specific for first 2 yrs, then RWR Card plus. Fee €218 pp.
Requirements at a glance
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%; no expat regime except limited 30% relief for researchers/scientists
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.
| Categoria | Lavoro |
|---|---|
| Investimento | — |
| Tasse (famiglia) | CHF 615 |
| Reddito / anno | — |
| Patrimonio | — |
| Soggiorno min. | — |
| Residenza perm. | 5 |
| Cittadinanza | 10 |
| Lavoro | yes |
| Ammessi | all |
| Imposte | Worldwide income, progressive up to 55%; no expat regime except limited 30% relief for researchers/scientists |
| Stato al | 2026-10 |
Solo informazione generale – non è consulenza fiscale, legale, migratoria, d'investimento o finanziaria, né un rapporto con il cliente. Dati semplificati, indicativi e forse non aggiornati. Verificate sempre con l'autorità ufficiale e un professionista abilitato del paese prima di agire. Eventuali link partner sono indicati e possono generarci un compenso.