Republic of Austria
Red-White-Red Card (Rot-Weiß-Rot-Karte): government fee breakdown
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Source auto-reconfirmed 1 August 2026 by the daily automated check (figures unchanged since last review).
Austria publishes a EUR 218 application fee for the Red-White-Red Card, with the same fee shown for Red-White-Red Card plus/family applications.
These are the fees paid to the Republic of Austria government. For sponsored routes, the payer varies by country and component; use the item notes and primary source to confirm whether the sponsor, applicant, or both pay. Fees for dependants, priority services, or higher salary bands may change the total.
How much does the Red-White-Red Card (Rot-Weiß-Rot-Karte) cost in Austria?
Austria publishes a EUR 218 application fee for the Red-White-Red Card, with the same fee shown for Red-White-Red Card plus/family applications.
Verified against Migration.gv.at - Skilled Workers in Shortage Occupations on 1 July 2026.
Headline total
€218
Single applicant
No changes recorded for this figure since 1 July 2026.
Currency
EUR (Euro)
Last checked
1 July 2026
Itemised fees
| Fee component | Amount | Mandatory? |
|---|---|---|
Red-White-Red Card application fee# Migration.gv.at currently lists "Application fee: EUR 218" on both the skilled-worker and other-key-worker Red-White-Red Card category pages. | €218 | Yes |
Red-White-Red Card plus / family-member application fee# Optional family-scaling line. The current Red-White-Red Card plus and family-reunification pages publish the same EUR 218 application fee. | €218per RWR Card Plus or accompanying family applicant | Optional |
Worked example
Single applicant — €218
- EUR 218 Red-White-Red Card application fee
How to read these fees
The €218 headline covers single applicant. Of the 2 components listed above, 1 is mandatory and 1 is an optional add-on (such as priority processing) you can choose to skip. The single biggest mandatory line is Red-White-Red Card application fee at €218.
Bringing family changes the total — see the dependant section below. Treat the figure as a planning estimate rather than a quote: confirm each line on the official source linked below on the day you pay, because these fees are revised regularly.
Dependant fees
Family members normally use the Red-White-Red Card plus or family-reunification route; the current published application fee is EUR 218 per applicant.
Why fees change
Migration.gv.at publishes the fee on the route page. Re-check before filing because residence-title fees can be amended by ordinance.
Primary source
Migration.gv.at - Skilled Workers in Shortage Occupations
https://www.migration.gv.at/en/types-of-immigration/permanent-immigration/skilled-workers-in-shortage-occupations/
Cite or reuse this dataset
This figure is free to reuse under CC BY 4.0. Cite the Visa Atlas page for the compiled, dated dataset, and cite the official source for the underlying government rule.
Suggested citation
Visa Atlas, "Red-White-Red Card (Rot-Weiß-Rot-Karte) fee schedule", https://visaatlas.org/fees/austria/red-white-red-card. Last verified 1 July 2026.
- JSON endpoint
- https://visaatlas.org/api/public/fees
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Red-White-Red Card (Rot-Weiß-Rot-Karte) cost in government fees?
Austria publishes a EUR 218 application fee for the Red-White-Red Card, with the same fee shown for Red-White-Red Card plus/family applications. The worked example assumes single applicant, totalling €218. Fees for dependants, priority service, or higher-tier salary bands change the total — see the itemised table above.
Are these fees refundable if my application is refused?
Most application fees are non-refundable once the government begins processing. Some jurisdictions refund specific components (e.g. Canada's Right of Permanent Residence Fee refunds if refused; UK IHS refunds if the visa is refused). Check the linked primary source for the route you are applying to.
How often do these fees change?
Migration.gv.at publishes the fee on the route page. Re-check before filing because residence-title fees can be amended by ordinance.
Do dependants pay the same fees as the primary applicant?
Family members normally use the Red-White-Red Card plus or family-reunification route; the current published application fee is EUR 218 per applicant.
Next steps
Full visa guide
Eligibility, application steps, and FAQs for the Red-White-Red Card (Rot-Weiß-Rot-Karte).
Processing time
How long the Red-White-Red Card (Rot-Weiß-Rot-Karte) takes from application to decision.
Compare: EU Blue Card (Austria) fees
EU-wide highly qualified worker permit — higher salary threshold than the RWR Card but offers intra-EU mobility after 12 months.
Compare: Student Residence Permit (Aufenthaltsbewilligung Studierender) fees
Temporary residence permit for eligible non-EU students, with limited employer-sponsored work during study and a 12-month post-graduation job-search option.
Reviewed by Sam Parks, Editor and lead researcher.