Austria's EU Blue Card requires a qualifying job offer and a university degree. Salary thresholds apply and may be lower for shortage occupations.
Who this route suits
Highly qualified workers with qualifying Austrian job offers.
Application process
Austrian work and residence permits are applied for through the relevant Austrian embassy, consulate, or for in-country applications, the relevant local authority (MA 35 in Vienna).
Important to know
Salary thresholds and quotas change annually. Verify current Austria WKO and AMS guidance.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Austria have annual quotas?
- Some Austrian immigration routes have annual quotas. Availability can depend on whether the quota has been reached for the calendar year.
Check before you apply. General information only. Requirements, fees, and occupation lists change. The relevant authority makes the final decision on every application. Confirm current requirements with Make it in Germany (Federal Government portal).