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Authorisation to work in Austria is not required from citizens of:

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   •ÌýÌýÌýÌý EU member states

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   •ÌýÌýÌýÌý EEA member states (ie EU plus Iceland Norway and Liechtenstein)

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   •ÌýÌýÌýÌý Swiss nationals

However, they must request a residence card (Aufenthaltskarte). After five years of continuous lawful residence in Austria, a permanent residence card (Daueraufenthaltskarte), which also serves as an identity document, can be issued.

The general conditions for a residence permit that applies from 2024 can be found at gv.at.

Citizens of third countries require a combined work and residence permit called a Red-White-Red Card. The Red-White-Red Card is issued for a period of 24 months and entitles the holder to fixed-term settlement and employment by the employer specified in the application.

Individuals are eligible for a Red-White-Red Card if they belong to one of the following groups:

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   •ÌýÌýÌýÌý very highly qualified workers

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   •ÌýÌýÌýÌý skilled workers in shortage occupations (the list for 2024 can be found at gv.at)

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   •ÌýÌýÌýÌý other key workers

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   •ÌýÌýÌýÌý graduates of Austrian universities