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AT Work Visa

⏱️Processing time:Approximately 8–12 weeks (including labour-market check by AMS)
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Fee:

₹29,000

(~€€160 (Residence Permit Fee) + €150 (Visa D Fee))

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Validity:

2 Years (Usually 24 months, renewable)

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Required Documents

Checklist for your application

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Original Passport (Valid + Copies)

Passport valid for intended stay; at least two blank pages. Provide copies of all used pages and visas.

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Employer's Declaration (Arbeitgebererklärung)

Signed employer’s declaration required for RWR Card application.

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Points Calculator Output / Proof

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Print-out or screenshot of the official points-calculator showing you meet the threshold (e.g. ≥ 55 points for many categories).

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Apostilled Degree or Vocational Certificate

Your degree/diploma certificate, MEA-apostilled (for Indian documents), translated to German/English if required.

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Experience Certificates / Job Letters

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Proof of relevant work experience — reference letters describing your role, durations, responsibilities.

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Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) with Apostille

PCC from Indian authorities (not older than 3 months) and MEA-apostilled to be valid for Austrian application.

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Health / Travel Insurance (initial)

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Insurance coverage for entry period until Austrian statutory insurance can start.

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Step-by-Step Process

1

Secure a Job Offer & Employer Declaration

Get a binding job offer from an Austrian employer and obtain the signed Employer’s Declaration (Arbeitgebererklärung). Ensure gross salary meets RWR Card thresholds.

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2

Calculate & Verify Points Eligibility

Use the official Austrian RWR-Card Points Calculator to check you meet minimum required points (e.g. 55/90 for many categories). Save the result as proof.

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3

Legalize Indian Documents (Apostille)

Get required documents (degree, PCC, etc.) apostilled via MEA/e-Sanad or authorised centre before submission to Austrian Embassy/Consulate.

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Submit Application at Austrian Embassy / Consulate

Submit all documents (passport, employer letter, points proof, legalized docs, insurance) to the Austrian Embassy/Consulate; embassy will forward to AMS for labour-market check.

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5

Await AMS Approval & Visa D Issuance

Once AMS approves (typically within 8-12 weeks), the embassy issues a Visa D allowing entry. After arrival, you collect the Red-White-Red Card (residence & work permit).

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