Austria's points-based skilled-worker route
The Red-White-Red Card (Rot-Weiß-Rot-Karte) is Austria's flagship points-based route for third-country skilled workers. Multiple sub-categories match different profiles — Very Highly Qualified, Shortage Occupations, Other Key Workers, Austrian Graduates and Start-up Founders.
Timeline
10-16 weeks including consular D visa.
Investment
Professional fees ₹1,20,000+…
Success rate
94% approvals
Families filed
12,000+ since 2016
Chapter 01
Very Highly Qualified: 70 points, no employer needed at filing (via Job Seeker Visa). Skilled Workers in Shortage Occupations: 55 points, job offer required, Mangelberufsliste match. Other Key Workers: 55 points, salary-based test, employer needed. Graduates of Austrian Universities: no points test, salary threshold. Self-employed Key Workers: economic contribution assessment.
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.
Total timeline
10-16 weeks including consular D visa.
Investment
Professional fees ₹1,20,000+. Government fees EUR 160-200.
Mark Consultant advantage
Written scope · Fixed fee · Licensed advisors · 94% approval rate
Red-White-Red Card 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
A transparent, milestone-based process. You always know what stage your file is at.
Step 1 of 5
Mark Consultant runs full points calculation.
Step 2 of 5
For most sub-categories a job offer is required; Very Highly Qualified can enter via Job Seeker Visa.
Step 3 of 5
Application filed with Austrian migration office (employer AMS check).
Step 4 of 5
Consular D visa Mumbai / New Delhi; Meldezettel within 3 days of arrival.
Step 5 of 5
Upgrade to Red-White-Red Card Plus with open labour-market access.
Document checklist
Every document is pre-verified for accuracy, chronology and destination-country standards before submission.
Mark Consultant filed our Red-White-Red Card end-to-end. Written scope, fixed fee, honest timeline — no follow-up chasing. We landed in Austria exactly when they said we would.
Verified client family
Austria · Filed through Pune office
More Austria pathways
EU Blue Card
EU-wide route for degree-holders
Job Seeker Visa
6-month job search for Very Highly Qualified applicants
Student Visa
Study at Vienna, TU Wien, Graz, Innsbruck, Salzburg
Documents Required
Austrian consular documentation checklist
FAQs
Yes — family reunification through Red-White-Red Card Plus for family members, with immediate work rights on RWR Plus.
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