Austria offers the Red-White-Red (RWR) Card for Skilled Workers in Shortage Occupations under a points-based system. Applicants must score at least 55 out of 90 points to qualify. Below are the criteria and corresponding points:
Points Table for Skilled Workers in Shortage Occupations
1. Qualifications (Maximum 30 points)
• Completed vocational education or training in a shortage occupation: 30 points
2. Work Experience (Maximum 20 points)
• General Work Experience:
• Per half-year of experience: 1 point
• Work Experience in Austria:
• Per half-year of experience: 2 points
3. Language Skills (Maximum 25 points)
• German Skills:
• A1 level: 5 points
• A2 level: 10 points
• B1 level: 15 points
• English Skills:
• A2 level: 5 points
• B1 level: 10 points
• Other Languages (French, Spanish, Bosnian, Croatian, or Serbian):
• B1 level: 5 points
4. Age (Maximum 15 points)
• Up to 30 years: 15 points
• Up to 40 years: 10 points
• Up to 50 years: 5 points
5. Additional Points (Maximum 5 points)
• If the corporate language of the company is English: 5 points
Eligibility Criteria
• Applicants must score a minimum of 55 points to qualify for the RWR Card in this category.
• The RWR Card is typically issued for 24 months and is tied to employment with a specific employer.
Advantages
After the initial period, applicants may be eligible to apply for the Red-White-Red Card plus, granting unrestricted access to the Austrian labor market.
For more details, you can use Austria’s official points calculator or consult with the Austrian migration authorities.
