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PR after Study in Austria
The usual route is: residence permit to look for work after graduation, red-White-Red Card and permanent residence after qualifying years. Rules change often, so plan with the latest official guidance.
- Residence permit of up to 12 months to look for work after graduation
- Red-White-Red Card
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PR after Study in Austria
The usual route is: residence permit to look for work after graduation, red-White-Red Card and permanent residence after qualifying years. Rules change often, so plan with the latest official guidance.
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Official sources: OeAD — Study in Austria
Austria at a glance
- Work during study
- Up to 20 hours a week
- Minimum pay
- No statutory minimum wage — collective agreements apply
- After graduation
- Residence permit of up to 12 months to look for work after graduation
- Longer term
- Red-White-Red Card; Permanent residence after qualifying years
Pathway
Typical route from student to settlement in Austria
- 01
Stage 1
Residence permit to look for work after graduation
- 02
Stage 2
Red-White-Red Card
- 03
Stage 3
Permanent residence after qualifying years
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What helps
Local experience
Skilled work in the country counts in most points systems.
Language
Local-language skills matter outside English-speaking countries.
Clean record
Follow every visa condition, including work-hour limits.
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Up to 20 hours a week
No statutory minimum wage — collective agreements apply
Residence permit of up to 12 months to look for work after graduation
Possible routes: Residence permit to look for work after graduation, Red-White-Red Card and Permanent residence after qualifying years.
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