migration.gv.at : Apply For Jobseeker Visa Austria

Name of the Website : Federal Government’s Official Information (Migration to Austria)
Type of Facility : Apply For Jobseeker Visa
Country : Austria

Official Website : http://www.migration.gv.at/en/

Jobseeker Visa :

Workers are considered very highly qualified if they achieve at least 70 out of 100 points according to the points system.

Related : Migration Austria Points Calculator : www.statusin.org/4726.html

This category is addressing very highly qualified and experienced top-level personnel, such as scientists and senior top-level management.

Fees :
The fee is €100.

The following documents have to be submitted with the application for a Jobseeker Visa :
** Valid travel document (passport)
** Birth certificate or equivalent document
** Photograph (dimensions : 45x35mm) which is not older than six months
** Proof of accommodation at least for the time of arrival (e.g. tenancy agreement or proof of freehold property purchase)
** Proof of health insurance covering all risks (compulsory health insurance or equivalent insurance policy)
** Proof of adequate means of subsistence (payslips, pay certificates, employment contracts, insurance benefit certificates, evidence of retirement or other pension or insurance benefits, investment capital or sufficient own assets)

The following documents have to be submitted for examination of the individual criteria for a Jobseeker Visa under the points system :
1. Special Qualification and Abilities Graduation or higher academic qualification
** Certificate stating successful graduation from a tertiary educational institution in a course with four years minimum duration
** Confirmation of university status or status of other tertiary educational institution by the competent authority for the institution
** Document furnishing proof of successful completion of a programme in a MINT subject (= mathematics, informatics, natural sciences, technology)
** Document furnishing proof of habilitation

Gross annual salary in a senior management position :
** Tax assessment notice or pay certificate
** Confirmation by the previous employer that the applicant worked in a senior management position
** Proof that the company is listed on the stock exchange or positive report from the Austrian foreign trade office in charge about its activities or business segment

Research and innovation activities :
** Proof of scientific publications, stating titles and sources
** Certificate issued by a university or research institution that the applicant worked in R&D or academic scientific teaching
** Proof of patent application(s) through extracts from national or regional patent registers

Recognised awards and prizes :
** Document proving the conferral of the award or prize

2. Work experience :
** Testimonials and work certificates

3. Language skills :
Language diploma or language course certificate at the A1 or A2 levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

German language diplomas and certificates may in particular be obtained from the following institutions :
ÖSD, Goethe-Institut, Telc GmbH, Österreichischer Integrationsfonds. The following diplomas and certificates are in particular recognised as evidence of proficiency in English: Cambridge Certificate, TELC, IELTS diploma, TOEIC diploma, TOEFL diploma.

4. Studies in Austria :
** Course record book and related examination certificates
** Document reflecting the successful completion of a programme of studies in Austria

Note :
Originals and copies of the documents must be submitted. If the documents are not available in German or English, translations into German or English must be provided. For easier review, the authority may require certified versions of the documents.

Downloads:
Application :https://www.statusin.org/uploads/4725…ication_1_.pdf
Criteria Data Sheet: https://www.statusin.org/uploads/4725…Data_Sheet.pdf