Austria Job Seeker Visa

Foreign nationals may enter Austria without a job offer through the Job Seeker Visa, also referred to as the Special D Visa. This visa enables highly qualified individuals, lacking a job offer, to migrate to Austria for the purpose of seeking employment.

The Job Seeker Visa is intended for highly skilled workers who must qualify under the Austrian Points System, requiring a minimum of 70 points to obtain the Red-White-Red Card once a job offer has been secured. This visa provides an opportunity to live and work in Austria and is part of the Red-White-Red Card scheme, allowing qualified workers to reside in Austria for a duration of six months.

Eligibility Criteria to apply for Austria Job seeker visa

Education qualifications such as a course record book and related examination certificates or a document which shows completion of a program of studies in Austria. Also, a Post-doctoral qualification or PhD
Recognised awards or prizes
Gross salary of previous year earned in a senior management position with a company listed on the stock exchange or a company for which the Austrian foreign trade office have given a positive report regarding their business activities.
University qualifications for a minimum period of 4 years and should be in connection with the nominated occupation.
Have sufficient funds to be able to manage staying in Austria which is needed at the time of submission of the application.
To get points you need experience or qualification which is in relation the role of Senior Manager.
To claim points the candidate should be between the age of 18 to 45 years;
Have basic skills of language which is German (A2) or English (intensified elementary use) to be even be able to work in the nominated occupation.
Your recent medical report
Police clearance certificate showing that you have no previous criminal record
Other supporting documents