Austria self-employment visa
1 current source-backed self-employment pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.
This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.
Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-08-28
Current route records
| Route | Conditions | Effective or checked | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red-White-Red Card for self-employed key workers | Structured main conditions are not available in the current source extract. | 2026-07-13 | Official source |
Fees, processing times and requirements
Each value as the authority publishes it, in the currency it charges.
| Route | Fact | Value | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red-White-Red Card for self-employed key workers | Application fee (employed key worker) | 218 EUR | Official source |
| Red-White-Red Card for self-employed key workers | Application fee (employed) | 218 EUR | Official source |
| Red-White-Red Card for self-employed key workers | Processing time (standard, legal maximum) | 8 weeks | Official source |
| Red-White-Red Card for self-employed key workers | First permit valid for | 24 months | Official source |
| Red-White-Red Card for self-employed key workers | Can be renewed | yes | Official source |
| Red-White-Red Card for self-employed key workers | Family can come along | yes | Official source |
| Red-White-Red Card for self-employed key workers | Permanent residence after | 5 years | Official source |
| Red-White-Red Card for self-employed key workers | Where to apply | at a consulate or in the country | Official source |
Can you work on this route?
Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.
| Route | Published work answer | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Red-White-Red Card for self-employed key workers | The official page states the work conditions for this route. | Official source |