Red-White-Red Card for Other Key Workers
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Who is the Other Key Workers card for?
This route is designed for skilled third-country nationals who have a job offer in Austria for a role that is not on the official shortage occupation list, or who have relevant work experience but lack specific formal qualifications. To qualify, you need a concrete job offer, a minimum gross salary of approximately €3,465 per month (2026 threshold, updated annually), and at least 55 points on the eligibility calculator. A labour market test applies, meaning the card is granted if the Public Employment Service (AMS) cannot find an equally qualified candidate registered locally.
The points system for Other Key Workers
You need a minimum of 55 points to qualify. Points are awarded across four main categories, and you do not need to score in all of them.
Qualifications
Points for university degrees, professional training, or special skills. Key workers with special skills like artists or athletes do not need to prove formal training.
Work experience
Points for professional experience matching your qualification, with extra points for experience gained in Austria.
Language skills
Points for proven German or English language skills from certified test providers.
Age
Points based on your age at the time of application, favoring younger professionals.
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Looking for a different route?
This is just one of the Red-White-Red Card categories. If your role is on the shortage list, see Skilled Workers in Shortage Occupations. If you do not have a job offer yet, see the Job Seeker Visa.
Your path to Austria
Four simple steps to secure your Red-White-Red Card.
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Frequently asked questions
Clear answers about the Red-White-Red Card for Other Key Workers.
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Yes. You must have a concrete job offer from an employer in Austria that meets the minimum salary threshold.
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You need a minimum of 55 points. Points are calculated based on your qualifications, work experience, language skills, and age.
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For 2026, the minimum gross salary is approximately €3,465 per month. This threshold is updated annually on 1 January, so please verify the current figure.
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Yes. The Public Employment Service (AMS) conducts a labour market test (Ersatzkraftverfahren) to verify that no equally qualified Austrian or registered job seeker can fill the position.
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The shortage occupation route is for roles officially listed as lacking workers in Austria, and it does not require a labour market test. The Other Key Workers route is for roles not on that list, and the labour market test is mandatory.
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The Very Highly Qualified track requires 70 points and allows you to enter Austria on a Job Seeker Visa without a job offer first. The Other Key Workers track requires 55 points and a concrete job offer from the start.
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The card is valid for 24 months and is tied to your specific employer. After 21 months of employment, you can apply for the Red-White-Red Card Plus, which grants full labour market access.
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Yes. Your family members can apply for a Red-White-Red Card Plus, which gives them immediate, unrestricted access to the Austrian labour market.