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Austria Tourist Visa
If you are planning to travel to Austria for a short stay (up to 90 days), you will need a Schengen Short Stay Visa also known as a C-type visa.
You would need to get any one of the following Schengen Visas for Austria:
- Austrian Tourist Visa: If you wish to go sightseeing or vacation in Austria
- Austrian Visitor Visa: If you wish to visit friends or relatives living in Austria
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
You would need the following for an Austrian Schengen Visa application:
- Visa application form
- Photographs as per specifications
- A travel document or a passport that has a validity of a minimum of 3 months
- Copies of any previous Schengen Visa (if applicable)
- Schengen Travel Insurance worth at least €30,000 for medical emergencies
- Cover letter stating your purpose and itinerary for the visit
- Flight itinerary
- Accommodation proof
- Proof of having sufficient funds for the trip
- Marriage certificate, birth certificate etc (wherever applicable)
How AMI Education and Immigration Can Help You?
- With our vast experience in overseas careers and immigration, AMI Education and Immigration can help you apply for the Austria Job Seeker Visa with the highest confidence. Our services include:
- Immigration documents checklist
- Complete application processing
- Forms, documentation & application filing
- Updates & follow up
- Job search services
- Relocation and post-landing support in Austria
- Talk to us to discover whether you are eligible for this program and what your next steps should be.
FAQ
What is the Austrian jobseeker visa?
This is a six-month permit that is given to highly qualified applicants to come to Austria and search for a job. This visa is again issued based on a points-based system.
An applicant who scores 70 out of 100 points is considered highly- qualified worker.
If a person fails to find a job within the six-month validity of the visa, he must go back to his home country and can apply for a fresh jobseeker visa after a waiting period of 12 months.
What can an individual do with the jobseeker visa?
The job seeker visa allows to:
- Search for a suitable job in Austria in six months
- Convert the visa into a Red-White-Red visa on receiving a job offer from an Austrian employer
- Apply for a Red-White-Red plus visa after 21 months of working for the same employer
What are the documents required for Austrian jobseeker visa?
- Valid passport and travel history
- Proof of educational credentials
- Proof of professional credentials
- Recent medical report
- Police clearance certificate
Why does Austria require skilled migrants?
- Migrants play a vital role in Austria’s economic development
- The country requires skilled immigrants to solve the skills shortage in various sectors.
- Immigrants are needed due to the reduced growth in population
What are the other work visa options available for working in Austria?
Work visa for EU/EEA residents
People belonging to the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) do not require a work visa. They do not need a work permit to work in the country.
EU Blue card
The EU blue card allows highly qualified non-EU citizens to live and work in Austria for a period of two years. The work visa is granted provided there is a valid job offer. Another condition is that the AMS (the Austrian Labor Market Service) should declare that the specific work cannot be done by any Austrian or EU citizen.
Red-white-Red card
The Austrian government provides the Red-White-Red card visa option for highly skilled workers. It is a combination of a residence permit and a work permit.
It is valid for two years and the visa is linked with a specific employer. If you change your employer within those two years, you will have to apply for a new Red-White-Red card.
What are the eligibility requirements for the various Austrian work visas?
Work visa for EU/EEA residents
People belonging to the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) do not require a work visa. They do not need a work permit to work in the country.
EU Blue card
The EU blue card allows highly qualified non-EU citizens to live and work in Austria for a period of two years. The work visa is granted provided there is a valid job offer. Another condition is that the AMS (the Austrian Labor Market Service) should declare that the specific work cannot be done by any Austrian or EU citizen.
Red-white-Red card
The Austrian government provides the Red-White-Red card visa option for highly skilled workers. It is a combination of a residence permit and a work permit.
It is valid for two years and the visa is linked with a specific employer. If you change your employer within those two years, you will have to apply for a new Red-White-Red card.
What are the eligibility requirements for the various Austrian work visas?
Red-white-Red card
- The Red-White-Red card is given to applicants after assessing them on a points-based system.
- The applicants must have enough points based on criteria like age, education, professional experience, language skills, etc.
- Applicants are assessed by the Austrian Public Employment Service (AMS) which will evaluate the applicant and decide on the number of points.
- Individuals who have had the Red-White-Red card for more than two years can apply for the Red-White-Red card plus provided the applicant has met the eligibility requirements and has worked with the same employer for a minimum of 21 months.
Work visa for EU/EEA residents
- Must be employed in an Austrian organization or are self-employed
- Must prove that they have enough income and insurance to support themselves and their family
- Must register at the local immigration office within three months of their entry
EU Blue card
- Must have completed a university course of at least three years
- Qualifications must suit the job profile
- Salary specified in the job offer must be 1.5 times higher than the average annual income of full- time employees in Austria