Europe has 44 countries for a skilled worker to move to. But the charm that Austria exudes is beyond compare. With a population of 8,958,960 people, the country welcomes the masses for various reasons. Be it fairytale-like natural beauty or the pull of tech-savvy cities, the warmth and hospitality of its people just make your heart melt at a glance. As a skilled worker who wishes to ace an overseas career move, Austria is the choice for 2024.
With a GDP of 471 billion dollars, Austria ranks 16th in European countries and 22nd in the world. An evergrowing economy offering strong benefits for foreign workers is what puts it on the map as the top country to mint money in.
Often job seekers who wish to advance their career overseas are slowed down by the cost of living, visa process and timelines and an unsurity of visa success. However, for Austria, all you need to do is apply for a Job Seeker Visa. Now you must be wondering why not apply for an Austria Work Visa or an Austria PR visa or simply take a short-term visa and convert it to a long-term visa.
The answer to all the above is you need a Red-White-Red (RWR) Card to work and stay in Austria. How to get one? Simply you can either enter Austria on a Job Seeker Visa or apply with an Austria job offer from your residence country.
Truth be told, any overseas employer may not take the extra mile ride for you. If you do not have a valid visa. Just imagine the employer setting the stage for you, giving you a job offer, and then you apply, then the visa gets processed, and it may get approved or refused. So, in such a case as an Austrian employer, it is better to hire someone who already has a visa.
So, if you have an Austria Job Seeker Visa (6 months) it is easier for an employer to hire you. After you get a job offer apply for a Red-White-Red (RWR) Card. And start earning a good salary. It is easy and simple to move from your residence country to Austria. Get a job offer and claim your RWR card now.
Besides, with your RWR card, you can stay and work in Austria for 2 years. Also, after 21 months on an RWR card, you can apply for an RWR Plus card. This card has a validity of 1-3 years and will allow you to work with any employer in Austria.
Next coming to the key area of the blog post topic is, “Top 5 Austria jobs to apply for on a Job Seeker Visa 2024.”
Further, do you know Austria is facing a higher shortage of skilled workers? As a matter of fact, Austria has 184485 (Sep Q3 2023 data) and rising job vacancies.
| Occupation | Annual Salary Range (Euro) | ||
| Low | Average | Highest | |
| Engineers (all profiles) | 22340 | 44780 | 69780 |
| Doctors / Nurses | 52280 / 19640 | 112180 / 35420 | 172200 / 59000 |
| Childcare Worker | 17260 | 31340 | 50580 |
| Financial Accountant | 14840 | 31180 | 49200 |
| Financial Analyst | 29320 | 62060 | 96500 |
So, if you are skilled in 1 of the top 5 occupations in high demand in Austria, then you must apply for an Austria Job Seeker Visa.
Do your skills come under 1 of the Top 5 Austria jobs to apply for on a Job Seeker Visa in 2024? If yes, then you must be following these two steps:
Firstly, gather all supporting documents such as:
So, after landing in Austria you must get a job offer within 6 months. Because after that you can convert your Austria job visa to a Red-White-Red Card. As a result, you can work in Austria for 2 years.
Besides, after 21 months on this visa, you can apply for a RWR plus card. This card will allow you to stay and work in Austria for 1-3 years.
In short, make a smart move to Austria for better pay and higher growth opportunities. So, start by taking our Free Assessment or Contact Us to connect with our visa experts for complete assistance.
Mr. Kalyan Paul, President & CEO is the founder of GVI, an MBA in Finance and also a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) from Canada. Mr. Paul has more than 18 years of experience in immigration consulting that made him one of the preferred & valued immigration consultants in the immigration industry. He is a licensed member of the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC) [Previously known as Immigration Consultants Of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC)] (Membership ID: R417119) which is a professional body of licensed immigration consultants recognized by Citizenship and Immigration Canada.
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