Are you planning to apply for the Red-White-Red Card Plus (RWR+ Card) and wondering if your income is high enough to qualify?
Many Ukrainians in Austria are currently exploring the transition from temporary protection or the Ukrainian Blue Card to the RWR+ Card, but the financial requirements can be confusing.
To make this easier, we built a free RWR+ Income Calculator specifically designed for Ukrainians applying for the RWR+ Card in Austria.
In just a few clicks, the calculator helps you estimate whether your income, savings, and household situation meet the legal requirements
Who This Calculator Is For
This calculator is designed specifically for Ukrainians living in Austria who are considering applying for the RWR+ Card.
It is particularly useful if you are:
• currently living in Austria under temporary protection
• considering switching to the RWR+ Card
• unsure if your salary or savings meet the income requirements
The calculator reflects the income calculation used by Austrian authorities for RWR+ applications for Ukrainians.
Why income matters for the RWR+ Card
When applying for the RWR+ Card, you must demonstrate that you can financially support yourself in Austria without relying on social assistance.
This means proving that your total available income meets the Austrian minimum income threshold.
The calculation includes several elements:
• your salary from employment
• other regular income sources
• documented savings
• certain fixed living expenses
Because Austria uses a 14-salary system, calculating this correctly can be confusing.
The calculator simplifies this process.
Minimum Income Requirements (2026)
To qualify for the RWR+ Card, your net monthly income must meet the Austrian minimum income threshold (Ausgleichszulagenrichtsatz).
For 2026, the minimum amounts are approximately:
Single person
€1,326.00
Couple
€2,095.00
Per child
+€204.00
💡 Net income means income after taxes and social insurance contributions.
These thresholds are updated annually by the Austrian government.
What counts as income?
Several income sources may count toward your financial requirement if properly documented.
These may include:
• salary from employment
• income from self-employment
• pension payments
• regular financial support (for example from a spouse abroad)
• Austrian family benefits (Familienbeihilfe)
Applicants usually need to provide documentation such as:
• pay slips
• bank statements
• official confirmation letters
Can savings be used?
Yes. Savings can help meet the income requirement.
Accepted examples include:
• savings accounts
• certain life insurance policies with payout value
• documented savings held abroad
Savings are typically divided by 12 months to calculate their monthly contribution to your available income.
How the income calculation works
Austria uses a special system with 14 annual payments. Here’s how to do it:
- Net salary × 14 ÷ 12
- Add other stable income
- Add savings ÷ 12
- Subtract major fixed expenses (but only if they are above certain thresholds)
If your final result is above the required minimum, your financial situation may qualify for the RWR+ Card.
If not, you need to increase your income or show more savings.
The Free RWR+ Income Calculator
To simplify this process, we created a digital calculator specifically for Ukrainians preparing their RWR+ Card application.
The calculator allows you to:
✔ estimate whether your income meets the requirement
✔ include savings in the calculation
✔ understand how the 14-salary system affects your income
✔ identify potential gaps before starting the application
What To Do After Using the Calculator
The calculator gives you a quick estimate, but the full RWR+ application involves several additional steps.
At mypaperwork, we support you through the entire process — from preparation to submission.
Our platform helps you:
• understand your eligibility
• organize required documents
• complete application forms
• communicate with authorities
• prepare for your appointment
For applicants in Vienna, we also offer our Book a Buddy service, which provides support when attending your MA35 appointment.
Start your RWR+ journey today
If you’re considering applying for the RWR+ Card, the best first step is simply to understand your financial situation clearly.
You can start in two easy ways:
Try the free RWR+ Income Calculator
Get a quick estimate of whether your income meets the requirement.
Create a free mypaperwork account
Explore the full RWR+ application process and begin preparing your documents step by step.
Sometimes a small first step can make the entire path forward much clearer.
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Final Note
The RWR+ income calculation can feel complicated, especially when combining salary, savings, and family situations.
Our free RWR+ Income Calculator helps take the guesswork out of the process — so you can understand your situation with more clarity and confidence.
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mypaperwork.ai is an Austrian startup focused on making migration and bureaucracy understandable, transparent, and easy. We’re developing a specialized product to help Ukrainians in Austria apply for the RWR+ Card.