Job search in Austria 
Common requirements across all pathways:
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Valid passport (min. 6 months validity)
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Health insurance with min. €30,000 coverage
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All documents translated into German by certified translators
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Indian educational/civil documents with Apostille authentication
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Application at the Austrian embassy/consulate in India (Delhi/Mumbai)
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Visa D is required after approval for legal entry to collect a residence permit
What are the Fees for Austria Immigration Visas for Indians?
|
Visa / Permit Category |
Initial Submission Fee |
Final Issuance Fee |
Approx. Total Cost (INR) |
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Short-Term Tourist / Business (Schengen Type C) |
€90 |
N/A |
INR 8,100 |
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National Long-Term Visa (Type D - Up to 6 Months) |
€150 |
N/A |
INR 13,500 |
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Red-White-Red (RWR) Card (Skilled Workers) |
€160 |
€40 |
INR 18,000 |
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EU Blue Card (Highly Qualified Workers) |
€160 |
€40 |
INR 18,000 |
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RWR Card Plus (Family Reunification / Dependents) |
€160 |
€40 |
INR 18,000 |
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Child Settlement Permit (Under 6 Years Old) |
€75 |
€50 |
INR 11,250 |
What are the Austria Immigration Visa Processing Time?
|
Visa / Permit Category |
Standard Processing Time |
Maximum Legal Extension |
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Short-Stay Schengen Visa (Type C) (Tourism, Business, Transit, Short Visits) |
10–15 calendar days |
Up to 45 calendar days if deep checks are needed |
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National Long-Stay Visa (Type D) (Stays from 91 days to 6 months, Job Seekers) |
2–4 weeks |
Up to 6 months max in complex cases |
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Red-White-Red Card (RWR) (Point-based immigrant work permit) |
4–8 weeks |
90-day statutory limit |
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EU Blue Card (Highly skilled professionals) |
4–8 weeks |
90-day statutory limit |
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Student / Researcher Residence Permit |
2–4 weeks (Fast-tracked if institutional) |
Up to 90 days for standard university intake |
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Settlement / Family Reunification Permit |
8–12 weeks |
Can exceed 90 days if paperwork is missing |
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Financially Independent Settlement Permit |
3 months |
Subject to strictly enforced annual quotas |
