Austria Startup Founder Residence Permit

Austria – Active Investor Visa. The Austria Start-up Founder Residence Permit (Red-White-Red Card) allows third-country nationals to establish innovative businesses in Austria and obtain long-term residency. Applicants must meet a minimum investment requirement of €50,000, with at least a 50%…

How to Qualify

To qualify for the Austria Start-up Founder Residence Permit, applicants must meet the following requirements: - **Establish an innovative business:** Applicants must set up a company that develops and launches innovative products, services, or technologies. Innovation is a key requirement for the program, and the proposed business idea must clearly demonstrate its novelty and potential to contribute to Austria’s economy. - **Submit a comprehensive business plan:** A detailed and well-structured business plan is mandatory. It should outline the business idea,…

Salient Benefits

- Freedom of movement (but not settlement) within Schengen - Lower investment threshold compared to self-employed key worker route - Path to citizenship - Enhanced business access to large economies - Enhanced education opportunities - Safety and security - Short processing time