Points-Based Residence Permit

Yes. If your gross salary falls even €1 below the 2026 indexed threshold, the AMS will reject the 'Key Worker' classification.

Yes. English points (IELTS 5.5+) can provide 10 points, but German (A2/B1) is often weighted more heavily for long-term integration.

You only count 'Highly Qualified' years of experience relevant to the job you are taking in Austria. General work history may be discounted by the AMS.

After 21 months of working on the RWR Card, you can apply for the RWR Card Plus, which removes the employer-binding restriction.

Yes, once you start work, you are automatically enrolled in the AHV (Pension) and ÖGK (Health) social security system.