Austria self employed route
1 current source-backed self employed 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 |
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 exact destination-specific EU Immigration Portal page states route conditions including: elf-employed worker in Austria Self-employed worker in Austria Are you a non-EU citizen wishing to work as a self-employed worker in Austria? You can find information below on the conditions to fulfil and procedures to follow, as well as the rights you can enjoy during your stay. 1 April 2025 Page contents Page contents Conditions To carry out self-employment in Austria, you must obtain the necessary residence title (or visa in case of short term activities). In general, you can apply for the various residence titles that are available in Austria and engage in self-employed work. To obtain a residence title, you must meet the specific conditions of the title and prove that you meet the general conditions for residence titles in Austria, namely: adequate accommodation corresponding to Austrian standards; full medical insurance; adequate means of subsistence. Self-employed Key Workers: A specific scheme for self-employed workers is provided within the system of the Red-White-Red – Card (Rot-Weiß-Rot – Karte). You can apply as a self-employed key worker for a Red-White-Red – Card, if your occupation in Austria creat | Official source |
| Red-White-Red Card for self-employed key workers | The exact destination-specific EU Immigration Portal page states: rs About us Job opportunities Contact us Discover more HOME … Policies Migration and asylum EU Immigration Portal Self-employed worker in Austria Self-employed worker in Austria Are you a non-EU citizen wishing to work as a self-employed worker in Austria? You can find information below on the conditions to fulfil and procedures to follow, as well as the rights you can enjoy during your stay. 1 April 2025 Page contents Page contents Conditions To carry out self-employment in Austria, you must obtain the necessary residence title (or visa in case of short term activities). In general, you can apply for the various residence titles that are available in Austria and engage in self-employed work. To obtain a residence title, you must meet the specific conditions of the title and prove that you meet the general conditions for residence titles in Austria, namely: adequate accommodation corresponding to Austrian standards; full medical insurance; adequate means of subsistence. Self-employed Key Workers: A specific scheme for self-employed workers is provided within the system of the Red-White-Red – Card (Rot-Weiß-Rot | Official source |
Official sources
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