# 🇦🇹 Austria — visa routes

> Verified visa and immigration data for Austria from VisaPassage.
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27 routes with deep coverage. Every entry below is checked against official sources and carries its own verification date. Statuses describe typical eligibility — they are never a promise of approval; individual applications require review.

## Short visits by passport

- **United States**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days
- **United Kingdom**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days
- **Germany**: Visa-free
- **India**: Visa required · apply before travel
- **Canada**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days
- **Australia**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days

Other passports: check https://visapassage.com/visa-checker for your specific passports.

## Visit

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| ETIAS travel authorisation | Travel authorisation · typically eligible | 90 days | €7 | €19 | 4 days |
| Schengen short-stay visa (Type C) -- tourism | Consular visa · typically eligible | 90 days | €90 | €49 | 15 days |
| Airport transit visa (Type A) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €90 | €39 | 15 days |
| Schengen short-stay visa (Type C) -- business | Consular visa · typically eligible | 90 days | €90 | €49 | 15 days |

- **Schengen short-stay visa (Type C) -- tourism** — Key documents: Completed application form, Passport, Passport photo, Travel medical insurance, Proof of accommodation, Return / onward ticket, Proof of sufficient funds

## Study & Training

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| National long-stay visa (Type D) -- study | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | €200 | — |
| Residence Permit – Student | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €218 | €200 | 90 days |
| Visa D for Language Courses | Consular visa · typically eligible | 180 days | €195 | €200 | — |
| Au Pair in Austria | Consular visa · typically eligible | 365 days | — | €200 | — |

- **Residence Permit – Student** — Key documents: Valid travel document, Photograph, University admission confirmation, Proof of secured subsistence, Health insurance, Proof of accommodation · Rights: Work: up to 20 h/week · Study: Residence permit for degree studies · Residency after 5 years · Family: Family reunification; spouse needs own permit to work · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: oesterreich.gv.at
- **Visa D for Language Courses** — Key documents: Valid passport, Visa application form, Language course enrolment, Proof of funds, Travel health insurance, Proof of accommodation · Rights: Study: Long-stay visa for language course attendance · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: bmeia.gv.at
- **Au Pair in Austria** — Key documents: Valid passport, Au pair contract, AMS confirmation of notification, German A1 certificate, Health insurance, Proof of age · Rights: Work: up to 18 h/week · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: usp.gv.at

## Work & Self-Employment

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Digital nomad visa | Not available | — | — | — | — |
| Red-White-Red Card – Self-employed Key Workers | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €218 | €250 | — |
| Red-White-Red Card – Start-up Founders | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €218 | €250 | — |
| National long-stay visa (Type D) -- work | Consular visa · Conditional | — | — | €200 | — |
| Red-White-Red Card – Skilled Workers in Shortage Occupations | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €218 | €200 | — |
| Red-White-Red Card – Very Highly Qualified Workers | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €218 | €200 | — |
| EU Blue Card (Austria) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €218 | €200 | — |
| Red-White-Red Card – Other Key Workers | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €218 | €200 | — |
| Seasonal Worker (Tourism / Agriculture) | Consular visa · typically eligible | 270 days | €195 | €200 | — |
| ICT Permit – Intra-corporate Transferees | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €218 | €250 | — |

- **Digital nomad visa** — Austria offers no digital nomad or remote-work visa as of June 2026; remote workers must qualify under regular residence purposes. · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: migration.gv.at
- **Red-White-Red Card – Self-employed Key Workers** — Key documents: Valid travel document, Photograph, Business plan, Proof of investment capital, Health insurance · Rights: Work: Self-employment as described in application · Residency after 5 years · Family: Family get RWR Card plus; spouse can work · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: migration.gv.at
- **Red-White-Red Card – Start-up Founders** — Key documents: Valid travel document, Photograph, Business plan, Proof of capital, Articles of association, Health insurance · Rights: Work: Self-employment in own start-up · Residency after 5 years · Family: Family get RWR Card plus; spouse can work · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: migration.gv.at
- **Red-White-Red Card – Skilled Workers in Shortage Occupations** — Key documents: Valid travel document, Photograph, Qualification certificates, Binding job offer, Health insurance · Rights: Work: Employer-tied, full-time in shortage role · Residency after 5 years · Family: Family get RWR Card plus; spouse can work · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: migration.gv.at
- **Red-White-Red Card – Very Highly Qualified Workers** — Key documents: Valid travel document, Photograph, Proof of points criteria, Proof of accommodation, Health insurance, Proof of financial means · Rights: Work: Jobseeker visa then employer-tied RWR card · Residency after 5 years · Family: Family get RWR Card plus; spouse can work · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: migration.gv.at
- **EU Blue Card (Austria)** — Key documents: Valid travel document, Photograph, University degree certificate, Employer declaration, Health insurance · Rights: Work: Employer-tied; min salary threshold applies · Residency after 5 years · Family: Family get RWR Card plus; spouse can work · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: migration.gv.at
- **Red-White-Red Card – Other Key Workers** — Key documents: Valid travel document, Photograph, Employer declaration, Qualification documents, Health insurance · Rights: Work: Employer-tied; self-employment if subsidiary · Residency after 5 years · Family: Family get RWR Card plus; spouse can work · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: migration.gv.at
- **Seasonal Worker (Tourism / Agriculture)** — Key documents: Valid passport, Quota employment permit, Visa application form, Proof of accommodation, Travel health insurance, Employment contract · Rights: Work: Sector/employer-tied; max 9 months in 12 · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: migration.gv.at
- **ICT Permit – Intra-corporate Transferees** — Key documents: Valid travel document, Photograph, Work contract and assignment letter, Proof of prior group employment, Company register extract, Qualification evidence, Health insurance · Rights: Work: Employer/group-tied; transfer role only · Family: Family may join; spouse works with own permit · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: migration.gv.at

## Invest & Capital

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Golden Visa / residence by investment | Not available | — | — | — | — |
| Citizenship by extraordinary merit (§ 10(6) StbG) | Not available | — | — | — | — |
| Settlement Permit – Gainful Employment Excepted | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €218 | — | — |

- **Golden Visa / residence by investment** — Austria has never operated a golden visa or residence-by-property program. The closest route is the quota-limited Settlement Permit – Gainful Employment Excepted (passive income, no investment option), or the Red-White-Red Card for self-employed key workers (active business, EUR 100,000+). · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: migration.gv.at
- **Citizenship by extraordinary merit (§ 10(6) StbG)** — Austria has no formal citizenship-by-investment program. § 10(6) of the Citizenship Act (naturalization for extraordinary achievements in the Republic's interest, sometimes used by major investors) remains in force as of June 2026 — verified NOT abolished — but it is fully discretionary, rare, and not a purchasable programmatic route, so it is not listed as a product. · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: henleyglobal.com
- **Settlement Permit – Gainful Employment Excepted** — Key documents: Valid travel document, Photograph, Proof of regular income, Proof of accommodation, Health insurance, German language certificate, Criminal record certificate · Rights: Study: Study not restricted · Residency after 5 years · Family: Family reunification; spouse needs own permit to work · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: oesterreich.gv.at

## Retire & Lifestyle

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Working Holiday Programme Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | 365 days | €195 | €200 | — |

- **Working Holiday Programme Visa** — Key documents: Valid passport, Visa D application form, Proof of sufficient funds, Return ticket or funds, Health insurance, Proof of age and nationality · Rights: Work: Max 6 months same employer; age 18-30 · Study: May join educational programmes during stay · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: bmeia.gv.at

## Family & Origin

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Family Reunification (Red-White-Red Card plus / Settlement Permit) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €218 | €250 | — |
| Residence Title 'Family Member' (of an Austrian citizen) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €218 | €250 | — |

- **Family Reunification (Red-White-Red Card plus / Settlement Permit)** — Key documents: Valid travel document, Photograph, Marriage/partnership or birth certificate, German A1 certificate, Sponsor's income evidence, Proof of accommodation, Health insurance · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: migration.gv.at
- **Residence Title 'Family Member' (of an Austrian citizen)** — Key documents: Valid travel document, Photograph, Marriage or partnership certificate, German A1 certificate, Proof of secured subsistence, Proof of accommodation, Health insurance · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: oesterreich.gv.at

## Special Categories

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Settlement Permit – Researcher | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €218 | €250 | 56 days |
| Settlement Permit – Artist | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €218 | €250 | — |
| Long-Term Resident – EU Permit | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €210 | — | — |

- **Settlement Permit – Researcher** — Key documents: Valid travel document, Photograph, Hosting agreement, Proof of subsistence, Health insurance · Rights: Work: Tied to certified host research facility · Study: Research/academic activity permitted · Residency after 5 years · Family: Family get RWR Card plus; spouse can work · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: migration.gv.at
- **Settlement Permit – Artist** — Key documents: Valid travel document, Photograph, Employer declaration or contracts, Artistic credentials, Proof of subsistence, Health insurance, Proof of accommodation · Rights: Work: Artistic work, dependent or self-employed · Residency after 5 years · Family: Family settlement permit; spouse needs own permit to work · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: migration.gv.at
- **Long-Term Resident – EU Permit** — Key documents: Valid travel document, Photograph, Proof of 5 years' continuous residence, Integration exam certificate B1, Proof of secured subsistence, Health insurance, Proof of accommodation · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: oesterreich.gv.at

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