Republic of Austria vs Faroe Islands (self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark)
A neutral side-by-side of immigration systems, routes and regulators. Each row links to the underlying visa page with its primary government source.
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Republic of Austria
Austria issues residence permits through the MA 35 (Vienna) and Bezirkshauptmannschaften (other regions). The headline route is the Red-White-Red Card (Rot-Weiß-Rot-Karte), a points-based work permit for skilled workers, key workers, graduates of Austrian universities, self-employed, and startup founders. The EU Blue Card (Austria) is also available. Settlement after 5 years of continuous legal residence.
- Official portal
- Federal Ministry of the Interior (Austria)
- Languages
- German
- Currency
- Euro
Faroe Islands (self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark)
Faroe Islands Visa Atlas coverage is based on the official Faroese Immigration Office, Government of the Faroe Islands and SIRI application pages. The current packet covers Faroe-specific visitor visa handling, EU Scheme work permits, third-country work permits, Fast Track work handling, family reunification, accompanying family, study or PhD residence and permanent residence; applicants should check the Faroe Islands pages rather than assuming ordinary Denmark or Schengen rules apply automatically.
- Official portal
- Faroese Immigration Office
- Languages
- Faroese, Danish
- Currency
- Danish krone
How Republic of Austria and Faroe Islands (self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark) differ
| Dimension | Republic of Austria | Faroe Islands (self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark) |
|---|---|---|
| Total routes covered | 5 | 9 |
| Routes without employer sponsor | 2 | 2 |
| Routes leading to permanent residence | 4 | 1 |
| Typical full settlement timeline | Red-White-Red Card for 24 months -> Red-White-Red Card plus after 21 qualifying months -> citizenship usually from 10 years residence. | — |
| Dominant skilled visa | Red-White-Red Card (Rot-Weiß-Rot-Karte) | Third-Country Work Permit |
| Skilled visa salary minimum | No fixed published floor | — |
| Skilled visa processing time | Austria publishes the AMS/residence-authority workflow for the Red-White-Red Card but does not publish a single central processing-time target for shortage-occupation skilled workers. | — |
| Skilled visa government fees | Austria publishes a EUR 218 application fee for the Red-White-Red Card shortage-occupation route. | — |
| Official languages | German | Faroese, Danish |
| Currency | Euro | Danish krone |
| Primary regulator | ÖRAK | Útlendingastovan |
| Policy changes (last 12 months) | 0 | 0 |
Skilled-route head-to-head
Comparing each country’s most-used skilled-migration route side by side.
Republic of Austria
Red-White-Red Card (Rot-Weiß-Rot-Karte)
- Salary minimum
- No fixed published floor
- Government fees
- Austria publishes a EUR 218 application fee for the Red-White-Red Card shortage-occupation route.
- Processing time
- Austria publishes the AMS/residence-authority workflow for the Red-White-Red Card but does not publish a single central processing-time target for shortage-occupation skilled workers.
- Sponsor required
- Yes
- Leads to settlement
- Yes
Faroe Islands (self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark)
Third-Country Work Permit
- Salary minimum
- —
- Government fees
- —
- Processing time
- —
- Sponsor required
- Yes
- Leads to settlement
- No
Routes unique to Republic of Austria
Routes unique to Faroe Islands (self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark)
Visa routes side by side
Republic of Austria (5)
Red-White-Red Card (Rot-Weiß-Rot-Karte)
Sponsor · Leads to settlement · 2 years; then RWR Card Plus (employer-independent, also 2 years, renewable).
EU Blue Card (Austria)
Sponsor · Leads to settlement · 2 years; renewable.
Student Residence Permit (Aufenthaltsbewilligung Studierender)
Sponsor · Non-settlement · 1 year; renewable for the duration of studies.
Family Reunification (Familiennachzug)
No sponsor · Leads to settlement · 1 year initially; renewable. Spouses get RWR Card Plus (3 years).
Red-White-Red Card — Startup Founder
No sponsor · Leads to settlement · 2 years; then RWR Card Plus progression.
Faroe Islands (self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark) (9)
Visa to the Faroe Islands
No sponsor · Non-settlement · Short-stay visit permission as granted for the Faroe Islands visa.
EU Scheme - Pre-Approved Employer
Sponsor · Non-settlement · Work and residence permission as granted for the approved job and employer category.
EU Scheme - Employer Not Pre-Approved
Sponsor · Non-settlement · Work and residence permission as granted for the approved job and employer category.
Third-Country Work Permit
Sponsor · Non-settlement · Work and residence permission as granted for the approved job or sports-agreement basis.
Fast Track in the Faroe Islands
Sponsor · Non-settlement · Work and residence permission as granted under the Fast Track route.
Family Reunification
Sponsor · Non-settlement · Residence permission as granted for the approved family basis.
Study or PhD Residence Permit
Sponsor · Non-settlement · Study residence permission as granted for the approved programme or PhD basis.
Accompanying Family Member
Sponsor · Non-settlement · Residence permission linked to the principal permit, as granted.
Permanent Residence Permit
No sponsor · Leads to settlement · Permanent residence if approved under the current Faroe Islands rules.
Frequently asked questions
Which country has an easier skilled-migration route, Republic of Austria or Faroe Islands (self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark)?+
Republic of Austria’s Red-White-Red Card (Rot-Weiß-Rot-Karte) requires a salary of at least No fixed published floor; Faroe Islands (self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark)’s Third-Country Work Permit is the dominant skilled route. “Easier” depends on your salary, sponsor situation, and nationality — see each visa’s eligibility detail.