Destination overview
Austria
Explore the public immigration pathways, jurisdictions and responsible authorities AtlasCarta currently tracks for this destination.
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public pathways
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jurisdictions
Pathways
Immigration pathways in Austria
- Skilled WorkerOpen
EU Blue Card
For non-EU highly qualified workers with a recognized degree, a job offer, and Austria's 2026 salary threshold.
View pathway → - FamilyOpen
Family Reunification (Spouse)
For the spouse or registered partner of a sponsor holding a settlement permit, Red-White-Red Card, Austrian citizenship, or EEA/Swiss nationality.
View pathway → - WorkOpen
ICT Card (Intra-Corporate Transfer)
For managers, specialists, and trainee employees transferring within the same multinational company group to an Austrian branch.
View pathway → - Skilled WorkerOpen
Red-White-Red Card — Graduates of Austrian Universities
For non-EU graduates of a recognized Austrian university with a qualifying job offer at Austrian-graduate pay.
View pathway → - Skilled WorkerOpen
Red-White-Red Card — Other Key Workers
For non-EU key workers with a job offer, Austria's 2026 salary floor, and a passing points-grid score.
View pathway → - Business InvestorOpen
Red-White-Red Card — Self-Employed Key Workers
For non-EU entrepreneurs whose Austrian business creates real macroeconomic benefit, via investment or job/technology contribution.
View pathway → - Skilled WorkerOpen
Red-White-Red Card — Skilled Workers in Shortage Occupations
For non-EU skilled workers with a job offer in a listed shortage occupation and a passing points-grid score.
View pathway → - Business InvestorOpen
Red-White-Red Card — Start-up Founders
For non-EU founders establishing an innovative Austrian business, with qualifying capital, equity, and points-grid score.
View pathway → - Skilled WorkerOpen
Settlement Permit — Researcher
For non-EU researchers with a hosting agreement with a certified Austrian research institution.
View pathway → - StudyOpen
Student Residence Permit
For non-EU students admitted to an Austrian university, university of applied sciences, or accredited private university.
View pathway →