Reform of the Red-White-Red Card Passed by Parliament

More+Work & Careers ♦ Published: July 11, 2022; 11:00 ♦ (Vindobona)

In order to eliminate the shortage of suitable workers, the Austrian parliament recently decided to change the criteria for the Red-White-Red Card. In future, it should be easier to obtain this card. Austria's economy is relieved. If you want to know the exact changes, read on!

Harald Mahrer, President of the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber, is pleased with the changes. / Picture: © WKO Austrian Chamber of Commerce

More and more companies in Austria are complaining about a lack of workers. Now a legislative package has been passed by the government to facilitate access to the Austrian labour market for foreign workers from third countries. Recently, this new regulation was given the green light in the National Council.

For the most part, it facilitates access to the labour market for…