Job Seeker Visa Austria
Your path to the Red-White-Red Card
Move to Austria without a job offer, and turn your next opportunity into long-term residency.
What is the Job Seeker Visa?
The Job Seeker Visa Austria allows highly qualified professionals to move to Austria for up to 6 months to find a job, without already having an offer.
Once you secure a job, you can convert your visa into a Red-White-Red Card, which allows you to live and work in Austria long-term.
You may qualify if you:
Have a university degree Have relevant work experience Speak English or German Meet the points threshold
This visa is designed for skilled professionals — not all applicants qualify.
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- Check if you qualify
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- Support you through the transition to the RWR Card
From your first step until your residence permit is in hand.
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Clarity on your visa path, confidence about documents and timing, and a clear plan to move forward toward launching your career in Austria.
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The Austria Job Seeker Visa is a residence visa that allows highly qualified professionals from outside the EU to stay in Austria for up to six months to search for a job.
If you find a qualifying job during this period, you can apply for the Red-White-Red Card, which allows you to live and work in Austria long term.
Learn more about the RWR Card: Red-White-Red Card Austria (2026 Guide): Your Smart Path to Working and Living in Austria
The visa is designed for very highly qualified professionals. Applicants must meet Austria’s points-based system, which evaluates factors such as:
• education
• professional experience
• language skills
• age
• research or innovation achievements
To qualify, applicants must reach at least 70 points.
Calculate your eligibility with our RWR Card Points Calculator: Austria’s Red-White-Red Card – Who qualifies and how to calculate your points
No. The Job Seeker Visa is specifically designed for people who do not yet have a job offer.
It allows you to travel to Austria and look for employment during the six-month visa period.
Once you receive a job offer that meets the requirements, you can apply for the Red-White-Red Card.
From what we see (and what people share online), the most common issues are:
Overestimating eligibility
Submitting incomplete or incorrect documents
Misunderstanding the points system
Not preparing for the job search phase
Applying without a clear plan
These mistakes can lead to delays — or rejection.
This is where many people feel uncertain.
Once in Austria, you need to:
- Find a qualified job within 6 months
- Ensure the role meets RWR requirements
- Prepare for the transition to the RWR Card
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