·Republic of Austria·Material change·In force
Austria routes refreshed against current 2026 residence guidance
By Sam Parks · Last reviewed:
Austria route guidance now reflects the 2026 EU Blue Card salary, current student funds, family-reunification rules, and start-up founder capital and points criteria.
What changed
Policy claim 1
Austria EU Blue Card applicants need at least EUR 55,678 gross annual salary in 2026 including special payments.
Claim ID: at-2026-10-austria-route-refresh#claim-1·Cite this claim
Source: migration.gv.at - EU Blue Card (Federal Ministry of the Interior (Austria))·source verified ·page reviewed
Policy claim 2
Austria start-up founders need at least EUR 30,000 company capital with at least 50% equity and at least 50 points under the published criteria.
Claim ID: at-2026-10-austria-route-refresh#claim-2·Cite this claim
Source: migration.gv.at - Start-up Founders (Federal Ministry of the Interior (Austria))·source verified ·page reviewed
Routes affected
Primary source
Primary source
migration.gv.at - EU Blue Card ↗ · Federal Ministry of the Interior (Austria)
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