Preparing the application for your Red-White-Red – Card Plus

("Rot-Weiß-Rot – Karte Plus")
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Documents you need to prepare for your Red-White-Red – Card Plus

  • Application form please choose the option "(2) Red-White-Red – Card plus" 
  • Passport, valid for a minimum of 3.5 years, and with copy
    Your residence permit will otherwise only be valid until the expiry date of your passport.
  • One EU passport sized photo, not older than 6 months (with invoice)
  • Proof of accommodation in Austria
    e.g., registration confirmation ("Meldebestätigung"), rental contract, last 3 rental payments
  • Proof of health insurance coverage 
    e.g., copy of your e-card
  • Proof of sufficient financial means
    e.g., copies of salary slips, savings account
  • ÖIF Integration Certificate A2
    OR any university diploma from a recognized university, if available
    • Please note that German certificates are usually only recognized when they are not older than two years and issued by Österreichischer Integrationsfonds (ÖIF).
    • If the university diploma option is chosen, please make sure to consider verification necessities and to have the main diploma page translated by a court-certified translator into either German or English, if necessary.
  • Copy of the confirmation of the family allowance ("Familienbeihilfe"), if applicable.
    You can download this confirmation here.
  • KSV Excerpt ("KSV-Auszug") of you and your husband/wife/registered partner (if applicable); necessary only if requested by the authority.
    You can order this confirmation online.