Austria Red-White-Red Card Points Calculator 2026 – Complete Self-Assessment Guide

Austria Red-White-Red Card points calculator 2026.

The Red-White-Red Card is Austria’s flagship points-based skilled migration visa. Below is the most accurate and up-to-date points system for 2026, based on official criteria from the Austrian Ministry of Labour and Economy (BMAW) and migration.gv.at.

How the Points System Works

You must reach the minimum points threshold for your category. The two most common routes for skilled professionals are:

1. Very Highly Qualified Workers (no job offer needed initially) → Minimum 70 points

2. Skilled Workers in Shortage Occupations → Minimum 50–55 points (with job offer)

Red-White-Red Card Points Calculator 2026

1. Qualification (Maximum 30 points)

Qualification	Points
Doctorate / PhD	20
Master’s degree or equivalent	15
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent	10
Relevant vocational training (completed apprenticeship + work experience)	10
Additional relevant qualification (e.g. second degree, certification)	+5

Bonus for STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, mathematics): +5 points

2. Work Experience (Maximum 20 points)

• 2 points per year of relevant professional experience (max 20 points)

• Extra 10 points if experience was gained at a top 500 global company (Fortune 500 or similar)

3. Language Skills (Maximum 15 points)

Language Level	German	English
A1	5	-
A2	10	5
B1	15	10
B2 or higher	20*	15

*German B2 or higher gives maximum language points.

4. Age (Maximum 10 points)

Age Group	Points
Under 30 years	10
30 – 39 years	8
40 – 49 years	6
50 – 54 years	4
55+ years	0

5. Additional Bonus Points

• Job offer in a shortage occupation: +10 points

• Research publications / patents / international awards: +5–10 points

• Salary offer significantly above average: +5–10 points (depends on category)

• Study or previous residence in Austria: +5–10 points

Minimum Points Required by Category (2026)

Category	Minimum Points
Very Highly Qualified Workers	70
Skilled Workers in Shortage Occupations	50–55
Other Key Workers	55
Graduates of Austrian Universities	40

Quick Self-Assessment Example

Profile: 32-year-old Indian Software Engineer

• Master’s in Computer Science from top 150 university → 15 points

• 7 years experience at a well-known tech firm → 14 points

• English C1 + German A2 → 15 points

• Age 32 → 8 points

• Job offer in shortage occupation (IT) → 10 points

Total: 62 points → May qualify under Skilled Workers in Shortage Occupations with a strong job offer.

How to Maximise Your Points

1. Improve German to B1 or higher (biggest single boost)

2. Get your qualifications recognised (ENIC-NARIC Austria)

3. Target shortage occupations (IT, engineering, healthcare, teaching)

4. Secure a job offer with a competitive salary

5. Highlight research, patents, or international awards

Next Steps After Calculating Points

• If you reach the threshold → Start job search on AMS Job Exchange, StepStone.at, LinkedIn, etc.

• Prepare documents for Red-White-Red Card application

• Apply at Austrian Embassy/Consulate in your country

Official Points Calculator & Resources:

• Migration.gv.at – Official Red-White-Red Card Points Tool

• AMS (Public Employment Service) – Shortage Occupation List

  Related Guides:

  • Austria Red-White-Red Card Visa Guide 2026

  • Austria Shortage Occupation List 2026: Full Updated List for Red-White-Red Card & Skilled Migration

    
    

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