The Highly Skilled Worker Visa in Austria (also known as the highly-qualified worker visa) offers a pathway to residency and employment for qualified individuals with advanced qualifications and professional experience in their field.
MOBILITY ASSSET SNAPSHOT
The Highly Skilled Worker Visa program in Austria provides an opportunity for highly qualified professionals to live and work in Austria. This program is designed to attract talented individuals who can contribute to Austria's economy and fill skill gaps in various sectors.
Visão geral
A pathway to residency and employment for highly qualified professionals in Austria
Requisitos de elegibilidade
Individuals with advanced qualifications or professional experience and a job offer from an Austrian country. Skills must be proven on a points-based system
Restrições do ancestral da âncora
Meses para a cidadania
Duração do visto
2-years, renewable
Meses para o visto
2-3 months
Requisito de presença física
No specific requirement, but employment in Austria is expected
Disponibilidade
Easy
Bolsa Família
Cônjuge e filhos
Visão geral
Submit application at the Austrian embassy or consulate in your country of residence, or at the Immigration Office in Austria if already present in the country.
Dúvidas?
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How is the points-based system for the Highly Skilled Worker Visa calculated?
Can I bring my family members with me on a Highly Skilled Worker Visa?
Do I need a job offer to apply for the Highly Skilled Worker Visa?
How often do I need to renew my Red-White-Red Card?
Can Highly Skilled Worker Visa holders apply for Austrian citizenship?
benefits
The program offers numerous advantages for highly skilled professionals looking to establish their career in Austria's dynamic and innovative environment.
High standard of living
Beautiful natural environment
Central European location
Fast Processing Time
Low cost of application
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No language test required
Países com isenção de visto
157
Passport Validity
10 years, 6 years for children under 12
Visão geral
Austria offers excellent career opportunities, high quality of life, and a supportive environment for skilled professionals.
Benefícios:
Vantagens:
Dúvidas?
Find answers to common questions about GlobalPassport™ and our services.
How is the points-based system for the Highly Skilled Worker Visa calculated?
Can I bring my family members with me on a Highly Skilled Worker Visa?
Do I need a job offer to apply for the Highly Skilled Worker Visa?
How often do I need to renew my Red-White-Red Card?
Can Highly Skilled Worker Visa holders apply for Austrian citizenship?
REQUIREMENTS
Check if you qualify based on your family history
Not applicable
Personal documents+Proof of employment or Job Offer+Academic background+Professional background+Language proficiency in German or English is a criteria taken into account for meeting the requirement
Not applicable
Not applicable
REQUIREMENTS
To qualify for the Highly Skilled Worker Visa, applicants must meet specific criteria demonstrating their qualifications and professional experience.
PROCESS
Initial Assessment
• Verify qualification requirements
• Check salary thresholds
• Review work experience criteria
Employer Sponsorship
• Secure qualifying job offer
• Obtain employer sponsorship
• Complete labor market test (if required)
Documentation
• Gather qualification certificates
• Prepare employment contract
• Complete skills assessment
• Obtain professional registrations
Application
• Submit visa application
• Complete health checks
• Provide biometrics
Relocation
• Receive work visa approval
• Register with authorities
• Complete workplace onboarding
PROCESS
DOCUMENTS
Passport+Biometrics
Marriage certificate and birth certificates of dependents (if applicable)
Not applicable
A clean criminal record is required, confirmed through police clearance certificates from the applicant's country of origin and any country of residence in the past 5 years
Applicant must prove to have sufficient financial support to support the entire stay in the country
DOCUMENTS
Birth certificates from government archives; Marriage certificates for family dependencies; Police clearance records from current and past residences
Certified translations into official language(s); Apostille certification; Government-issued document legalization
Diploma and transcript verification; Professional certification authentication; Credential evaluation services
Initial application submission fee; Processing and handling charges; Administrative review fees
Fingerprint collection fee; Digital photograph requirements; Biometric data processing
Required medical examinations; Vaccination verification; Health certificate processing
Document verification fees; Background check processing; Application status updates
Consulate visit expenses; Interview travel costs; Temporary accommodation (if required)
Language proficiency testing; Skills assessment fees; Additional document requests
Immigration lawyer consultation; Document review services; Legal representation fees
Tax planning consultation; Asset transfer advisory; Investment planning services
Relocation services; Property search assistance; Settlement support services
Residency card processing; Passport issuance fees; Registration certificates
Oath ceremony fees; Registration charges; Local authority fees
Renewal fees; Status maintenance costs; Annual reporting fees
Rankings
127
Classificação geral
Cost
Based on application fee
Residency Requirements
Based on residency requirements
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Residency Privileges Length
Based on programs’s term
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Processing Speed
Based on estimated processing time
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Requisitos de elegibilidade
Based on entry requirements
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Program Stability
Based on years of activity
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Time to Permanent Residency
Based on permanent residency timeline
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Rankings
Safety
3
Custo de vida
11
Quality of Life
19
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Healthcare Quality
13
Internet Speed
56
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Human Freedom
24
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