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What is the Red-White-Red Card Plus?
The Red-White-Red Card Plus is your key to independence in Austria. Unlike standard permits, it grants you 'unrestricted labor market access,' meaning you can work for any employer or start your own business anywhere in the country. After holding the Red-White-Red Card for 21 months, you can apply to make the switch to the Red-White-Red Card Plus. It is the natural next step for holders of a Red-White-Red Card who want to settle permanently.
Why upgrade to the Plus card?
Move beyond the restrictions of the Red-White-Red Card.
Full labor market access
Work for any employer in any industry without needing a new permit for every job change.
Self-employment
The Red-White-Red Card Plus allows you to start your own company or work as a freelancer in Austria.
Family reunification
Family members of RWR Card holders usually receive this permit, allowing them to work immediately.
Path to permanent residency
Years spent on this permit count toward your long-term 'EU Permanent Residence' status.
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Who can switch to the RWR Card Plus?
- Current Red-White-Red Card holders who worked for 21 months out of the last 24.
- Family members of RWR Card or Blue Card holders.
- Holders of a 'Settlement Permit' after 12 months of residency.
- Graduates who have held a Red-White-Red Card for at least 2 years.
Not sure if you qualify?
How it works
Get your Red-White-Red Card Plus in 3 Easy Steps
Document Check
We verify your current permit and employment history to ensure you meet the MA35 requirements.
Document Check
We verify your current permit and employment history to ensure you meet the MA35 requirements.
- ✓ Review of social security records
- ✓ Verification of German language skills
Automated Application
Our platform generates your forms and organizes your submission in the exact format authorities expect.
Automated Application
Our platform generates your forms and organizes your submission in the exact format authorities expect.
- ✓ No manual form filling
- ✓ Multilingual instructions
Submission & Approval
Submit your application with confidence. We provide expert review to minimize the risk of delays.
Submission & Approval
Submit your application with confidence. We provide expert review to minimize the risk of delays.
- ✓ Direct expert support
- ✓ Tracking your status
One Package. Everything you need.
Your guidance to a successful switch or renewal to the Red-White-Red Card Plus application. With us.
Red-White-Red Card Plus Application Support
Full application assistance from admission to approval.
Personalized document checklist
We generate the exact list of required documents based on your profile and let you track progress.
Al-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.
100% application success rate.
Every document reviewed by our immigration experts.
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Check my eligibility — it's free More details on our pricingPrices vary by plan. Premium and Lifetime plans available with additional support.
100% money-back guarantee — if your application is not approved, you get a full refund.
Common questions
Everything you need to know about the upgrade to the Red-White-Red Card Plus.
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Usually, it is issued for 1 or 2 years. If you have lived in Austria for 2 years and fulfilled Module 1 of the Integration Agreement, it can be issued for 3 years.
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Directly, no. Usually, you first switch to an RWR card for graduates, and after 2 years of employment, you can upgrade to the Plus card.
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Yes, generally you need to prove Level A2 skills for the first issuance of the Plus card, unless you have a university degree.
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With the Plus card, your residency is not tied to your employer. You remain legal while looking for a new role.