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Post-Study Work Visa in Austria
Residence permit of up to 12 months to look for work after graduation. After that: red-White-Red Card.
- Residence permit of up to 12 months to look for work after graduation
- Red-White-Red Card
- Program selection
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Post-Study Work Visa in Austria
Residence permit of up to 12 months to look for work after graduation. After that: red-White-Red Card.
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
Route
After graduation
Plan
Planning for work after your degree
- 01
Choose an eligible program
Check the program length and type qualify for post-study work before you enrol.
- 02
Build experience
Up to 20 hours a week
- 03
Apply on time
Apply for the post-study permission before your student status ends.
- 04
Move to a work route
Red-White-Red Card
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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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