Chapter 01
Who qualifies
Only Very Highly Qualified applicants (70+ points across qualification, experience, language, age and PhD / patents / research bonuses).
Updated for 2026 policy
🇦🇹 Austria Job Seeker Visa
6-month job search for Very Highly Qualified applicants
The Job Seeker Visa is a 6-month residence permit for Very Highly Qualified applicants (70+ points on the RWR points system) who do not yet have an Austrian job offer. During the 6 months, the applicant can interview and convert to a Red-White-Red Card in-country once offered a qualifying role.
4.9 ★ on Google & JustDial · 12,000+ families since 2016
Timeline
8-12 weeks consular decision.
Investment
Professional fees ₹95,000+…
Success rate
94% approvals
Families filed
12,000+ since 2016
Eligibility scorecard
Do you qualify for Job Seeker Visa?
Every box below counts. Meet 70% or more and you're a strong candidate — book a free assessment and we'll map the exact CRS / points / score.
- 70+ points on RWR Very Highly Qualified matrix
- Sufficient means of subsistence
- Comprehensive health insurance
Total timeline
8-12 weeks consular decision.
Investment
Professional fees ₹95,000+. Government fees EUR 160.
Mark Consultant advantage
Written scope · Fixed fee · Licensed advisors · 94% approval rate
Federal Ministry of Labour and Economy (BMAW) · 2026 Mangelberufsliste
Is your occupation on the Austria shortage list?
Job Seeker Visa selection is driven by occupation demand. See the full Shortage Occupation List (Mangelberufsliste) & Red-White-Red Card with official codes, indicative 2026 salaries and the visa route each job unlocks.
The process
How we file your Job Seeker Visa
A transparent, milestone-based process. You always know what stage your file is at.
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Step 1 of 4
Points scoring
Full 70+ points calculation.
- 02
Step 2 of 4
Consular filing
Job Seeker Visa filed at Austrian consulate Mumbai / New Delhi.
- 03
Step 3 of 4
Landing + job search
Enter Austria; interview and negotiate.
- 04
Step 4 of 4
RWR Card conversion
Once offer secured, apply for RWR Card in-country.
Document checklist
Everything you'll need to file
Every document is pre-verified for accuracy, chronology and destination-country standards before submission.
19 documents · fully managed
- Valid passport with at least 6 months validity beyond intended stay
- Recent passport-sized photographs meeting country-specific dimensions
- Educational certificates and consolidated mark-sheets (SSC, HSC, degree, PG)
- Educational Credential Assessment (ECA / WES / IQAS) where required
- Detailed CV with month-precise employment history
- Experience letters on company letterhead with roles, responsibilities and salary
- Latest three years of income tax returns and Form 16
- Bank statements for last six months (personal and business)
- English language proficiency proof (IELTS, PTE, CELPIP, TOEFL, Duolingo as accepted)
- Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) from all countries of 6+ months residence since age 18
- Upfront medical examination from panel physicians when required
- Marriage certificate and spouse's supporting documents if adding dependents
- Birth certificates of dependent children
- Proof of funds — fixed deposits, mutual funds, property valuation, sponsor affidavits
- Points scoring worksheet
- Qualifications + experience letters
- Language certificate
- Health insurance
- Financial resources evidence
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Mark Consultant filed our Job Seeker Visa end-to-end. Written scope, fixed fee, honest timeline — no follow-up chasing. We landed in Austria exactly when they said we would.
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Austria · Filed through Pune office
More Austria pathways
Explore related Austria visa categories
Red-White-Red Card
Red-White-Red Card (Rot-Weiß-Rot-Karte)
Austria's points-based skilled-worker route
EU Blue Card
Austria EU Blue Card
EU-wide route for degree-holders
Student Visa
Austria Student Visa (Aufenthaltsbewilligung)
Study at Vienna, TU Wien, Graz, Innsbruck, Salzburg
Documents Required
Documents Required for Austria
Austrian consular documentation checklist
FAQs
Austria Job Seeker Visa — Common questions
Can I work part-time on Job Seeker Visa?
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No — Job Seeker Visa allows interviews and trial work but not paid employment until conversion to RWR Card.
Why is Mark Consultant considered the best visa and immigration consultant?
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Since 2016 we have filed 12,000+ approved visas from Pune with a 4.9-star client rating on Google and JustDial. We are known as the best visa and immigration consultants because we sign written scope-and-fee agreements, refuse to over-promise outcomes and assign a single accountable case manager to every file. Our team is trained on ICCRC-aligned processes and stays current with monthly IRCC, Home Affairs, UKVI, USCIS, INZ and BAMF policy changes.
Are you the best visa consultants in Pune and India?
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Client-rated yes — Mark Consultant is repeatedly ranked among the best visa consultants in Pune and the best visa consultants in India for permanent residency, skilled work and student visas. Our reputation is built on transparent pricing, refusal to file weak cases and post-landing settlement help.
Can you guarantee a visa approval?
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No ethical consultant can guarantee a visa — the final decision rests with the immigration authority. What we guarantee is an accurate eligibility assessment, honest advice on the strongest visa route for your profile, forensically prepared documents and a filing that maximises your approval odds.
What documents do you review for a free assessment?
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For a free 30-minute assessment we review your latest CV, passport bio page, highest education mark-sheets and any English test scores you already have. If you don't have IELTS/PTE yet, we still run an indicative eligibility calculation and share a step plan by email.
Book a free assessment
File your Job Seeker Visa with Pune's best immigration consultants
Honest eligibility read within 24 hours. Written scope, written fees, and a single accountable case manager from day one to landing.
Why 12,000+ clients trust us
- ✓ 9+ years in Pune — since 2016
- ✓ 4.9★ average rating, verified reviews
- ✓ Written fee agreements, no surprises
- ✓ ICCRC-aligned filing processes
- ✓ Post-landing support in destination country
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- ✓ 9+ years, 12,000+ successful cases across India