Rot-Weiß-Rot-Karte für Pflegekräfte

Alles über das österreichische Arbeitsvisum für qualifizierte Pflegekräfte. Anforderungen, Punktesystem und benötigte Dokumente.

The Red-White-Red Card Has Several Categories

The Red-White-Red Card is a combined residence and employment permit for qualified third-country nationals, but there is no single 'nurse visa' route. Applicants must fit a statutory category such as Skilled Workers in Shortage Occupations or Other Key Workers and satisfy that category's current requirements.

A points result alone is not an approval. Depending on the category, an Austrian job offer, minimum remuneration, qualification evidence, a labour-market examination and the general residence requirements may apply.

Check the Current Category Before Collecting Documents

Shortage lists, salary thresholds, points and fees can change. Use migration.gv.at to select the current category and year. Regulated nursing work also requires the appropriate professional recognition and registration; immigration permission does not replace professional authorization.

The responsible Austrian representation or residence authority can confirm where the application must be filed. Visa-free entry does not remove the need to hold the correct residence and work authorization before employment begins.

Documents and General Residence Conditions

Typical evidence includes identity, qualifications, work experience and the proposed employment. Residence law can additionally require adequate accommodation, health insurance and sufficient means of subsistence. Authorities may request originals, translations or legalized documents depending on the case.

Use the category-specific official checklist. Generic lists that describe apostilles, language certificates or criminal-record documents as universally mandatory are not reliable for every nationality and application route.

After the Initial Card

An initial Red-White-Red Card is normally tied to the named employer. A holder may later qualify for the Red-White-Red Card Plus after meeting the statutory employment conditions—currently at least 21 months of qualifying employment during the preceding 24 months.

Changing employer during the initial tied period can require a new authorization. Check with the authority before resigning, changing roles or allowing a permit to expire.