{"id":3882,"date":"2023-04-10T07:57:48","date_gmt":"2023-04-10T07:57:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/webtechnomind.in\/work\/global-vision-Immigration\/2023\/04\/10\/how-do-i-get-a-austria-job-seeker-visa-for-work-in-2023\/"},"modified":"2025-05-21T12:22:31","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T12:22:31","slug":"how-do-i-get-a-austria-job-seeker-visa-for-work-in-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/webtechnomind.in\/work\/global-vision-Immigration\/how-do-i-get-a-austria-job-seeker-visa-for-work-in-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"How do I get a Austria Job Seeker Visa for Work in 2023?"},"content":{"rendered":"

How do I get a Austria Job Seeker Visa for Work in 2023?<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

Austria is a popular destination for skilled professionals looking to work and live in Europe. Because the country offers excellent chances for career growth, high quality of life, and a multicultural environment. So, if you are thinking of working in Austria in 2023, you may need an Austria Job Seeker Visa. This visa comes under the Red-WhiteRed Card scheme. And allows you to stay in Austria for up to six months to search for employment offers.<\/span><\/p>\n

In this blog post, we will provide a guide on how to get an Austria Job Seeker Visa for work in 2023. We will cover everything from the eligibility criteria to the application process.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Eligibility Criteria for Austria Job Seeker Visa<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Before you start the application process, it is important to ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria for an Austria Job Seeker Visa. Firstly, you have to apply for Austria Job Seeker Visa (Category D)<\/strong> from your home country or country of residence. However, to qualify for the same you must have the minimum scores to be applicable for admission.<\/span><\/p>\n

Besides, to assess the factors for a Job Seeker Visa, Austria has an eligibility points grid. You must score a minimum of 70 points out of 100 to be eligible.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Austria Job Seeker Visa – Points Grid<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Eligibility criteria for very highly qualified persons<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nPoints<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Special qualifications and skills<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nMaximum points: 40<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Graduation from an institution of higher education, the minimum duration of the programme: four years<\/span><\/td>\n20<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
– in the subjects of mathematics, informatics, natural<\/span><\/td>\n30<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0 sciences or technology (MINT subjects)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
– Post-doctoral qualification (habilitation) or PhD<\/span><\/td>\n40<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Gross salary of the previous year in a senior management position. Either with a company listed on the stock exchange or a company for which the Austrian foreign trade office in charge issued a positive report about its activities or business segment:<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
– \u20ac50,000 to 60,000<\/span><\/td>\n20<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
– \u20ac60,000 to 70,000<\/span><\/td>\n25<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
– More than \u20ac70,000<\/span><\/td>\n30<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Research and innovation activities (Patent applications, publications)<\/span><\/td>\n20<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Awards (recognised prizes)<\/span><\/td>\n20<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Work experience (showing qualification or senior management position)<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nMaximum points: 20<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Work experience (per half-year)<\/span><\/td>\n1<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Six months of work experience in Austria<\/span><\/td>\n10<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Language skill level<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nMaximum points: 10<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
German or English language skills on a basic level \u2013 (A1 level)<\/span><\/td>\n5<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
German or English language skills \u2013 (A2 level)<\/span><\/td>\n10<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Age<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nMaximum points: 20<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Up to 35 years of age<\/span><\/td>\n20<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Up to 40 years of age<\/span><\/td>\n15<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Up to 45 years of age<\/span><\/td>\n10<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Studies in Austria<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nMaximum points: 10<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The second part of the diploma programme (Diplomstudium) or half of the required total ECTS points<\/span><\/td>\n5<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Completed diploma programme (Diplomstudium)<\/span><\/td>\n10<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
or Bachelor\u2019s and Master\u2019s degree programme<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Application Process<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Once you meet the eligibility criteria, you can start the application process. The application process is as the following:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Gather the required documents:<\/strong> You will need to get a number of supporting documents for your visa application. These refer to documents such as your<\/span>\n