Residency
Austria — Residency: Processing Times
For Austrian self-employed key worker applications the AMS issues its expertise on the benefit of the activity within three weeks; no general decision time was published.
VerifiedGovernment / official sourceAustrian migration portal / AMS — work permit procedureLast reviewed: 2026-10-23
Why this matters
Relocating to Austria requires obtaining residency, and understanding the processing times is crucial for planning and preparation.
Key facts
- The AMS issues an expertise on the macroeconomic benefit of the intended professional activity within three weeks for self-employed key workers.
- Red-White-Red Cards are generally issued for 24 months.
- No general statutory decision period for residence permits was found in the sources reviewed.
- Applications are made in person abroad as a rule.
Steps
- Step 1: Application Submission — The applicant submits their application, along with the required documents, to the relevant authority.
Timelines
- AMS expertise, self-employed key worker: within 3 weeks