Red-White-Red Card for Graduates of Austrian Universities
From student to resident
If you have completed a degree at an Austrian university, university of applied sciences, or accredited private university, the Red-White-Red Card for Graduates is your direct path from your student permit to a work and residence permit in Austria. You can extend your student permit for up to 12 months after graduation to find a qualifying job offer, then convert to the full Red-White-Red Card without leaving the country. mypaperwork guides you through the job-search extension, document prep, salary verification, and the final application.
Your degree, your advantage
Stay in Austria after graduation
Your degree from an Austrian university gives you the right to apply for a work and residence permit without leaving the country. No need to return home and start again.
Up to 12 months to find the right role
After graduation you can extend your student permit while you search for a qualifying job offer. Take the time to find a role that matches your qualification and salary requirements.
Your Austrian degree works in your favor
Unlike other RWR Card routes, graduates skip the points system entirely. Your degree from an Austrian university is all the qualification you need to apply.
Your application
A clear path from graduation to your Red-White-Red card.
Preparation
Check timelines and prepare documents before your graduation date.
Preparation
Check timelines and prepare documents before your graduation date.
- ✓ Verify degree eligibility
- ✓ No points system required
- ✓ Know your deadlines
Job-Search Extension
Apply for the job-search extension of up to 12 months while still on your student permit.
Job-Search Extension
Apply for the job-search extension of up to 12 months while still on your student permit.
- ✓ Apply inside Austria
- ✓ Maintain health insurance
The RWR Card Application
Once you have a job offer, we help you finalize the full application.
The RWR Card Application
Once you have a job offer, we help you finalize the full application.
- ✓ Salary check against collective agreements
- ✓ Expert document review
Check if you qualify
Take 3 minutes to fill out our quick assessment quiz. We'll share your next steps!
How mypaperwork helps
We handle the paperwork. You focus on the job search.
Salary verification
We check your offer against the Kollektivvertrag to ensure it meets legal standards.
Expert review
A human expert checks your file before submission to reduce the risk of rejection.
In-person support
Book a Buddy to accompany you to MA35 or local authority appointments.
Ready to apply?
Get started with personal support that means you'll be well on your way to the Red-White-Red Card.
Red-White-Red Card Application Support
Everything you need to get an Austrian work and residence permit application.
Personalised document checklist
We generate the exact list of required documents based on your profile and let you track progress.
AI-assisted form preparation
Forms auto-fill using your data. Our system flags errors and missing fields before submission.
Expert review by immigration specialists
Every application is reviewed by licensed Austrian immigration experts before it’s submitted.
Submission & status tracking
We submit to the Austrian authorities and keep you updated on your application status at every stage.
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Common questions
What you might need to know about Red-White-Red Card for graduates path
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You must have completed a degree at a recognised Austrian university, university of applied sciences (Fachhochschule), or accredited private university. Your job offer must match your level of qualification and meet the locally customary minimum salary for comparable Austrian graduates. Unlike other RWR Card routes, there is no points system for graduates.
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You should apply for the job-search extension before your current student permit expires, typically within 12 months of finishing your studies.
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You can usually continue working under the conditions of your previous permit or the 20-hour limit of the extension. We provide specific guidance based on your case.
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No. You can first apply for a 12-month extension to look for work. You only need the job offer when applying for the actual Red-White-Red Card.
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Most authorities require certified translations. Our platform flags these requirements and helps you track them.
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Your job offer must meet the locally customary minimum salary for comparable Austrian graduates in a junior role, as assessed by the authorities. mypaperwork verifies your offer as part of the application process.
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Yes. Once your Red-White-Red Card is approved, your spouse and dependent children can apply to join you in Austria. Your spouse will have full, unrestricted access to the Austrian labour market.
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No minimum German level is required to apply for the Red-White-Red Card for Graduates. However, German language skills support your long-term integration in Austria and may strengthen future applications.