Red-White-Red Plus (RWR+) Card for Ukrainians in Austria
Since October 1, 2024, Ukrainians with temporary protection (blue card) in Austria can apply for a new type of residence permit: the Red-White-Red Card plus (RWR+ Card). This is an important opportunity that can give you more stability and options for your life in Austria.

What exactly is the RWR+ Card?
The RWR+ Card is an Austrian residence permit that gives you:
- The right to live in Austria
- The freedom to work anywhere in Austria (employed or self-employed)
- Initial validity for 12 months, with the possibility to extend
- A clear path toward permanent residence
How is it different from temporary protection?
Your current blue card (temporary protection) is designed as an emergency solution. While it allows you to stay and work in Austria, it needs to be renewed regularly and depends on the overall situation in Ukraine and political decisions in Austria.
The RWR+ Card is different:
- It’s your personal residence permit
- It’s independent of the situation in Ukraine or Austrian politics
- It gives you more long-term security
- It can lead to permanent residence in Austria
Why consider applying?
Getting the RWR+ Card can help you:
- Plan your future with more certainty
- Work and study long-term in Austria
- Benefit from the Austrian social security system
- Build a more stable life in Austria
- Move toward permanent residence or citizenship
Can I apply?
You might be eligible if you:
- Have a valid temporary protection card (blue card)
- Are living in Austria and registered here
- Have been insured in Austria for at least 12 months
- Can speak some German (A1 level)
- Can prove you have enough income
How We Can Help You
We are mypaperwork.ai, an Austrian startup focused on making migration and bureaucracy understandable, transparent, and easy. Over the next 9 weeks, we’re developing a specialized product to help Ukrainians in Austria apply for the RWR+ Card.
Our Support Program:
Free Weekly Consultations every Thursday, we offer free personalized advice sessions where you can:
- Discuss your specific situation
- Get answers to your questions
- Test our product as we develop it
- Help us improve our service
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- Our Instagram and LinkedIn channels
- Regular email updates
- Regular blog post on our website
- Free information sessions

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What’s Next?
This article is the first in our 9-week series about the RWR+ Card application process.
Each week, we’ll release detailed information about specific requirements and steps, helping you understand and prepare your application.
Stay tuned for next week’s topic, where we’ll explain who can benefit most from the RWR+ Card and what support we offer.
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