Red-White-Red – Card for Other Key Workers

Third-country nationals whose qualifications match their job offer are eligible for the Red-White-Red – Card for Other Key Workers

Third-country nationals whose qualifications match their job offer are eligible for the Red-White-Red – Card for Other Key Workers

About this residence & work permit

The Red-White-Red – Card for Other Key Workers ...

... is a residence and work permit at the same time.
... is valid for up to two years and can afterwards be extended.
... is bound to one specific employer in those first two years.
... targets third-country nationals who do not belong in a different sub-category.
... requires a gross monthly salary of at least € 3,255 (as of 2025).

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