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"name": "What is the Austrian jobseeker visa?",
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"text": "This is a six-month permit that is given to highly qualified applicants to come to Austria and search for a job. This visa is again issued based on a points-based system.
An applicant who scores 70 out of 100 points is considered highly- qualified worker.
If a person fails to find a job within the six-month validity of the visa, he must go back to his home country and can apply for a fresh jobseeker visa after a waiting period of 12 months."
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"text": "The job seeker visa allows to:
Search for a suitable job in Austria in six months
Convert the visa into a Red-White-Red visa on receiving a job offer from an Austrian employer
Apply for a Red-White-Red plus visa after 21 months of working for the same employer"
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"name": "What are the documents required for Austrian jobseeker visa?",
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"text": "Proof of educational credentials
Proof of professional credentials
Recent medical report
Police clearance certificate"
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"name": "Why does Austria require skilled migrants?",
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"text": "Migrants play a vital role in Austria’s economic development
The country requires skilled immigrants to solve the skills shortage in various sectors.
Immigrants are needed due to the reduced growth in population"
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"name": "What are the other work visa options available for working in Austria?",
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"text": "Work visa for EU/EEA residents
People belonging to the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) do not require a work visa. They do not need a work permit to work in the country.
EU Blue card
The EU blue card allows highly qualified non-EU citizens to live and work in Austria for a period of two years. The work visa is granted provided there is a valid job offer. Another condition is that the AMS (the Austrian Labor Market Service) should declare that the specific work cannot be done by any Austrian or EU citizen.
Red-white-Red card
The Austrian government provides the Red-White-Red card visa option for highly skilled workers. It is a combination of a residence permit and a work permit.
It is valid for two years and the visa is linked with a specific employer. If you change your employer within those two years, you will have to apply for a new Red-White-Red card."
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"name": "What are the eligibility requirements for the various Austrian work visas?",
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"text": "Work visa for EU/EEA residents
People belonging to the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) do not require a work visa. They do not need a work permit to work in the country.
EU Blue card
The EU blue card allows highly qualified non-EU citizens to live and work in Austria for a period of two years. The work visa is granted provided there is a valid job offer. Another condition is that the AMS (the Austrian Labor Market Service) should declare that the specific work cannot be done by any Austrian or EU citizen.
Red-white-Red card
The Austrian government provides the Red-White-Red card visa option for highly skilled workers. It is a combination of a residence permit and a work permit.
It is valid for two years and the visa is linked with a specific employer. If you change your employer within those two years, you will have to apply for a new Red-White-Red card.
What are the eligibility requirements for the various Austrian work visas?
Red-white-Red card
The Red-White-Red card is given to applicants after assessing them on a points-based system.
The applicants must have enough points based on criteria like age, education, professional experience, language skills, etc.
Applicants are assessed by the Austrian Public Employment Service (AMS) which will evaluate the applicant and decide on the number of points.
Individuals who have had the Red-White-Red card for more than two years can apply for the Red-White-Red card plus provided the applicant has met the eligibility requirements and has worked with the same employer for a minimum of 21 months.
Work visa for EU/EEA residents
Must be employed in an Austrian organization or are self-employed
Must prove that they have enough income and insurance to support themselves and their family
Must register at the local immigration office within three months of their entry
EU Blue card
Must have completed a university course of at least three years
Qualifications must suit the job profile
Salary specified in the job offer must be 1.5 times higher than the average annual income of full- time employees in Austria"
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