Austria is a part of the Schengen Agreement, so the Austria work visa process is more straightforward for EU Citizens. There are different types of work visas, such as:
Red-White-Red card
This scheme is for highly-skilled foreign employees assigned to work and residence permits in Austria for two years. It is given only to the following people:
- High qualified and skilled worker
- Shortage occupation skilled worker
Other Key Workers
- Graduates of Austrian Universities and Colleges of Higher Education
- Self-employed
- Start-up founders
- EU Blue Card
This visa is only available for skilled workers. It is similar to the Red-White-Red Card, with no point-based system.
- Job Seeker Visa
This visa is for those still looking for a Job in Austria.
- Seasonal Workers
This visa is for seasonal or temporary workers meant for tourism and agriculture.