🏠 Permanent ResidencyActive🇦🇹 Austria
Red-White-Red Card Plus
A follow-on settlement status after qualifying lawful residence and integration in Austria.
Processing time
1-6 months
Approximate cost
$300
Snapshot
Apr 10, 2026
Last verified
Apr 10, 2026
Eligibility
- Have a qualifying prior status such as a Red-White-Red Card.
- Meet the duration and integration requirements under the rules.
- File the renewal or conversion request on time.
Application Steps
1
Apply from abroad
File the long-stay visa or initial residence request before travelling to Austria.
Estimated duration: 2 weeks
2
Enter on the correct status
Enter using the visa or approval that matches the intended purpose of stay.
Estimated duration: 1 weeks
3
Convert to residence status
Complete residence-permit or registration steps after arrival where the system requires it.
Estimated duration: 4 weeks
Required Documents
- Valid passport
- Official application form
- Photos or biometrics as required
- Identity and civil status documents
- Evidence of qualifying prior status
- Proof of duration or integration compliance
Application Channels
Migration to Austria
Austrian Federal Government
Timing Notes
This is a follow-on status rather than a standalone initial-entry route.
Risk Controls
- Use official portals only and avoid paying unverified intermediaries.
- Separate fixed government fees from proof-of-funds or income requirements.
- Prepare civil and police documents with translation and legalisation where needed before filing.