Austria work visa
1 current source-backed work 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 2026-08-07
Current route records
| Route | Conditions | Effective or checked | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed worker in Austria | Structured main conditions are not available in the current source extract. | 2026-08-04 | Official source |
Fees, processing times and requirements
Each value as the authority publishes it, in the currency it charges.
| Route | Fact | Value | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed worker in Austria | Application fee (worker) | 218 EUR | Official source |
| Employed worker in Austria | Processing time (standard, authority estimate) | 8 weeks | Official source |
| Employed worker in Austria | First permit valid for | 24 months | Official source |
| Employed worker in Austria | Can be renewed | yes | Official source |
| Employed worker in Austria | Job offer or employer sponsorship required | yes | Official source |
| Employed worker in Austria | Family can come along | yes | Official source |
| Employed worker in Austria | Permanent residence after | 5 years | Official source |
| Employed worker in Austria | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Employed worker in Austria | The official page states the work conditions for this route. | Official source |