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 (Werk). 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.
| Categorie | Werk |
|---|---|
| Investering | — |
| Leges (gezin) | CHF 615 |
| Inkomen / jr | — |
| Vermogen | — |
| Min. verblijf | — |
| PV | 5 |
| Staatsburgerschap | 10 |
| Werk | yes |
| Komt in aanmerking | all |
| Belasting | Worldwide income, progressive up to 55%; no expat regime except limited 30% relief for researchers/scientists |
| Stand | 2026-10 |
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