Points aren’t a formality
Even with sufficient capital, you need 50 of 85 points across several areas, including bonus categories.
What the process consists of
An additional investment from €50,000 on top of the base €30,000 grants 10 bonus points — but doesn’t replace the overall points requirement.
How the process runs
A good fit if
A poor fit if
Who runs this programme
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Frequent questions
Is investing €30,000 enough on its own?
No — per the available data, this is a necessary but not sufficient condition. Separately, a minimum of 50 out of 85 points is required across qualification, experience, language, and bonuses.
How do you earn bonus points?
Per the available data, there are three sources of bonus points, 10 each: an additional investment from €50,000 beyond the base capital, admission to a business incubator or start-up agency funding in Austria, and being 35 years old or younger.
How does this differ from the self-employed key workers route?
Self-employed key workers face a higher capital threshold (€100K) but no points system at all — assessment is individual. Start-up founders face a lower capital threshold (€30K) but must pass a mandatory 50-of-85 points system.
What happens after the 24-month card?
Per the available data, after 2 years of meeting requirements, the holder transitions to RWR Card plus — with unrestricted labour market access, not tied to a specific company.
Must the company specifically be innovative?
Yes — per the available data, establishing a genuinely innovative company with a submitted business plan is required, not a standard business.
Does this programme grant Austrian citizenship?
No — this page covers a path from temporary status to RWR Card plus, not citizenship or a separately described path to it.
Sources
Figures are for reference only. Verified against official sources on 27 August 2026. A precise quote is issued by the appointed firm after document review. This material is not legal advice, a public offer or investment advice.