The Job Seeker Visa of Austria allows individuals from non-European countries to come to Austria to find a Job for themselves in 6 Months. For this Visa, you do not need a Job offer from Austria. Apply for the Austria Job Seeker Visa and explore Austria. The Job seeker Visa is best for those who do not have a Job offer and looking for Job opportunities in Austria. Anyone from any country can apply. The Austria Job Seeker Visa works on Points based system. You have to get 70 points in order to qualify for this visa.
Who can Apply for the Austria Job Seeker Visa
The Job seeker visa is not for everyone.
- Only Non-Europeans can apply
- EU Citizens do not need a work Visa for Austria.
Eligibility for Austria Job Seeker Visa 2023
To be eligible for the Job seeker visa, applicants need to score a minimum of 70 points out of a maximum of 100 points based on the points criteria system which includes:
- Graduation or Graduated
- Qualifications and skills
- Special qualifications and skills in the subjects of mathematics, informatics, natural sciences, or technology
- Post-doctoral qualification or PhD
- Research and innovation activities
- Awards
- Work experience
- Language skills
- Age
- Studies in Austria
Austria Job Seeker Visa Points Calculator
For example, if you have already a skill or experience you will get 40 points. If you are graduated, you will get 20 points, if you are under the age of 35, you will get 20 Points.
The Points Calculator Table is given below.
| Eligibility Criteria for very highly qualified persons | Points |
| Special Qualifications and Skills | Maximum allowable points: 40 |
| Graduation from an institution of higher education, the minimum duration of the program: four years | 20 |
| In the subjects of mathematics, informatics, natural sciences or technology (MINT subjects) | 30 |
| Post-doctoral qualification (habilitation) or PhD | 40 |
Gross salary of the 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 in charge issued a positive report about its activities or business segment: €50,000 to 60,000 | 20 |
| Research and innovation activities(Patent applications, publications) | 20 |
| Awards (recognized prizes) | 20 |
| Work experience (adequately reflecting applicant’s qualification or senior management position) | Maximum allowable points: 20 |
| Work experience (per year) Six months of work experience in Austria | 2 10 |
| Language skills | Maximum allowable points: 10 |
| German or English language skills for the elementary use of the language on a basic level – (A1 level) | 5 |
| German or English language skills for the intensified elementary use of the language – (A2 level) | 10 |
| French language skills for the independent use of the language – (B1 level) | 5 |
| Spanish language skills for the independent use of the language – (B1 level) | 5 |
| Bosnian, Croatian, or Serbian language skills for the independent use of the language – (B1 level) | 5 |
| Age | Maximum allowable points: 20 |
| Up to 35 years of age Up to 40 years of age Up to 45 years of age | 20 15 10 |
| Studies in Austria | Maximum allowable points: 10 |
| The second part of the diploma program (Diplomstudium) or half of the required total ECTS points | 5 |
| Completed diploma program (Diplomstudium)or Bachelor’s and Master’s degree program | 10 |
| Sum total of maximum allowable points: | 100 |
| Required minimum: | 70 |
Visa Validity
The Jobseeker Visa is valid for six months and allows its holder to stay in Austria and look for a job legally.
Job Seeker Visa is not a work permit
Note that a Job seeker Visa is not a work permit. It only allows you to find a Job. Once you have an employment offer then you can apply for a work permit.
Processing Time
It can take from 3 to 5 Months to process your Visa.
Visa Cost
- Jobseeker Visa: € 150
- Red-White-Red Card (This is a work permit):
- Application: € 120
- Granting: € 20
- Costs of personalization (fingerprints, scan of photography, and signature): € 20
- Red-White-Red Card (This is a work permit):
Documents Need to be Submitted for Job Seeker Visa
To apply for the Job Seeker Visa, you have to submit the following documents:
- Valid travel document (e.g. passport)
- Photo (dimensions: 45x35mm) which is not older than six months
- Proof of locally customary accommodation (e.g. lease contracts, preliminary agreement on tenancy rights, or ownership evidence)
- Proof of health insurance
Austria Job Seeker Visa Application Form
Application form for the Jobseeker Visa and criteria data sheet (English)
When, Where, and How to Apply for the Austria Job Seeker Visa 2023
Where to Apply: You have to apply for the Austria Job Seeker Visa (Category D Visa) at the Austrian Embassy or consulate of Austria in your Home country.
From this link (https://www.bmeia.gv.at/en/embassies-consulates/search-for-austrian-representations/) you can select your country and it will tell you the “Representative” Authority for Austria in your Home country where you can file your application.
Benefits of the Job Seeker Visa
- You can apply without any Job offer.
- You can travel to Austria without Job.
- You can find a Job there in six months.
- You do not need a sponsorship or Job offer to apply for a Job Seeker Visa.
What Happened after you receive employment?
If you receive an employment offer during a Job seeker Visa duration, you may apply for the Red-White-Red Card permit in Austria.
For more information, you can Visit the official website and source for the Austria Job Seeker Visa.
