Route 01
Austria — Red-White-Red Card (Skilled Worker)
Skilled Worker
60dEmployer required
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Central Europe
AT · Vienna
Austria
EU MemberSchengen Area
Red-White-Red Card uses a points system. Vienna consistently ranks #1 for quality of life.
Key facts
What to know about Austria
Capital
Vienna
Language
German
Currency
EUR
Corp. tax
23%
Min. wage
EUR 1,800
per month
Avg. net salary
EUR 2,400
per month
Major cities
ViennaSalzburgGraz
Why move here
- Red-White-Red Card uses a points system
- Vienna consistently ranks #1 for quality of life
- 14 monthly salaries paid (incl. holiday + Christmas)
- Strong social safety net
Cost of living
Approximate monthly costs for a single person in Vienna (EUR equivalent).
Rent (1-bed, city centre)€950
Groceries€290
Transport pass€50
Indicative · subject to city
Visa routes
Your paths into Austria
Typical processing: 6–12 weeks. Choose the route that matches your role and qualifications.
Route 02
Job-Seeker Visa (Red-White-Red)
JOB_SEEKER
60d
- 1Submit application + biometrics at consulate
- 2Embassy review + interview
- 3Visa issued
Labour law
Austria does not have a single statutory minimum wage; instead, around 450 collective agreements (Kollektivverträge) set sector-specific minimums. Since 2020 most agreements provide a floor of at least €1,500/month. The Labour Constitution Act (ArbVG) regulates worker representation through works councils.
Worker rights
Employees receive a minimum of 25 working days of paid annual leave (rising to 30 after 25 years of service). A 13th and 14th monthly salary (holiday and Christmas bonuses) is standard across most sectors. The Austrian social insurance system is comprehensive and includes healthcare, pensions, and unemployment.
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