Welcome to Austria

 

If you're a skilled worker in the cosmetics industry and come from a country outside the European Union (EU), looking to immigrate to Austria, you'll need to apply for a work permit called the Red-White-Red Card (RWR Card). This permit will allow you to work for a specific employer in Austria for up to 2 years. The best part is that you can bring your family members along with you to Austria.

After completing 5 consecutive years of work for the same employer, you may apply for permanent residency, which will enable you to live and work in Austria indefinitely.

If you continue to work in Austria for 10 years, you can also apply for Austrian citizenship and therefore become a European citizen. This provides an opportunity for you and your family to establish a safe & stable, quiet & peaceful, and healthy & prosperous future in Austria and Europe.

 
01 - Who do we seek?

Who is eligible for the work permit?

In the context of criteria-driven immigration to Austria, the eligibility for a work permit is determined based on specific qualifications and criteria. Austria aims to attract skilled individuals who can contribute to the country's economy and fill in-demand roles. To be eligible for a work permit, applicants must meet requirements such as possessing relevant education, professional skills, language proficiency, job offers, or entrepreneurial qualifications. This ensures that those granted work permits are able to integrate effectively into the Austrian labor market and make valuable contributions to society.

There are three main requirements that individuals need to fulfill in order to be eligible to apply for a work permit, known as the Red-White-Red Card (RWR Card):

  1. To apply for the Red-White-Red Card, you need to provide evidence of completed vocational training in a shortage occupation according to the ordinance of Austria in the following professions:

    - Qualified Esthetician & Cosmetologist
    - Makeup Artist
    - Manicurist & Pedicurist
    - Nail Stylist
    - Certified Masseur, Therapeutic Massage, Medical Massage, Sports Massage
    - Tattooist & Piercer
    - Hairdresser & Wig maker

  2. You must also have a binding job offer in Austria, and the company must be willing to pay you the minimum wage due by law, regulation, or collective agreement. In the case of overpayment customary in the company, this must also be granted.

    - Employer's Declaration according to the Collective Agreement
    - Employment contract for 2 years

  3. Additionally, you must score at least 55 points according to the following criteria:

    - Completed vocational training in the shortage occupation (30 points)
    - Work experience per half-year (1 point)
    - German certificate A1 (5 points)
    - German certificate A2 (10 points)
    - German certificate B1 (15 points)
    - English certificate A2 (5 points)
    - English certificate B1 (10 points)
    - Age*: until 30 years (15 points), until 40 years (10 points), until 50 years (5 points)

    * Unfortunately, there is no possibility for interested persons over 50 to apply.

Once you have met the 3 criteria above, you can apply for the Red-White-Red Card, which is issued for 2 years. It entitles you to temporary settlement and employment with a specific employer.

 
02 - What is needed?

What documents must be submitted?

For the issuance of the residence permit, the following documents, in particular, must be submitted:

  1. Basics

    - Passport
    - Photograph 45x35mm (not older than half a year)
    - Certificate of Good Conduct / Police Clearance Certificate including diplomatic authentication
    (Criminal record extract from the home country, not older than 6 months, for all individuals aged 14 and above)
    - Proof of health insurance covering all risks
    (Please note that the scope of validity is Austria, and it provides sufficient coverage for various medical cases (coverage amount significantly exceeding EUR 30,000, guaranteeing the assumption of any rescue and repatriation costs)

  2. Qualification

    a. if Vocational training
    - a certificate or diploma of completed vocational training; or

    b. if University Tire certificate (Matura, high school diploma)
    - a certificate of a school-leaving qualification equivalent to a general university entrance qualification; or

    c. if Study degree / Graduation
    - a certificate of successful completion of a three-year course of study at a university or other tertiary educational institution
    - a proof of university or other tertiary educational institution status

  3. Work Experience
    - Service Certificates; or
    (These are official documents provided by your previous employers that confirm your employment history, including the duration of your work experience.)
    - Confirmation of Employment
    (This is a document that verifies the number of years you have worked in your profession. It serves as evidence of your professional experience and can be obtained from your current or previous employers.)

  4. Knowledge of Languages
    - a language diploma or course certificate proving German* language skills from A1/A2/B1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
    - additionally if available an English** certificate for additional points

    * Diplomas and certificates of German language proficiency can be obtained in particular at the following institutes: ÖSD, Goethe-Institut, Telc GmbH, or Austrian Integration Fund.

    ** The following diplomas and certificates, in particular, are recognized as proof of English language proficiency: Cambridge Certificate, TELC Certificate, IELTS Language Diploma, TOEIC Language Diploma, or TOEFL Language Diploma.

NOTICE: Original and copies of certificates and supporting documents must be submitted. Documents not written in German or English must be translated into German or English. For better verification, the authority may require that the documents be notarized.

 
03 - Your Checklist before Application

Summary

If you're a skilled worker in the cosmetics industry who fulfills all the criteria mentioned above and desires to live and work in Austria, you will need to go through the following steps:

  1. Obtain a work permit for 2 years (RWR Card).

  2. Extend the work permit for an additional 2-3 years (RWR Card).

  3. Apply for permanent residence after 5 consecutive years of working in Austria (RWR+ Card).

  4. Apply for Austrian citizenship after 10 consecutive years of working in Austria (Citizenship).

To be eligible for this opportunity, you'll start with a Red-White-Red Card, which is a work permit allowing workers from outside the EU to apply for permanent residency. The best part is that you and your family members can come to Austria together, ensuring a safe, stable, and peaceful future.

To apply for a Red-White-Red Card, you need to meet the following criteria:

  1. Completed vocational training in a shortage occupation

  2. Binding job offer in Austria with minimum wage due by law, regulation, or collective agreement

  3. Reach at least 55 points based on the following criteria: completed vocational training in the shortage occupation, work experience, and language skills (German and English)

The Red-White-Red Card is issued for 2 years and entitles you to temporary settlement and employment with a specific employer.

Your checklist before applying for an online residence permit at Trami Cosmetic:

Pre-application Questions for Our Program

Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can answer "yes" to the following 3 essential questions:

  • Have you completed vocational training in any of the listed professions such as:

    - Qualified Esthetician & Cosmetologist
    - Makeup Artist
    - Manicurist & Pedicurist
    - Nail Stylist
    - Certified Masseur, Therapeutic Massage, Medical Massage, Sports Massage
    - Tattooist & Piercer
    - Hairdresser & Wig maker

  • Do you have a binding job offer from an Austrian company that is willing to pay you at least the minimum wage required by law, regulation, or collective agreement, and can provide the necessary Employer's Declaration according to the Collective Agreement and an employment contract for a duration of 2 years?

  • Could you please provide information on your completed vocational training, work experience, language skills (German and English), and age category, so that we can calculate your total points and determine if you meet the minimum requirement of 55 points?

Document Preparation Guidelines for Program Application

Step 1 - Preparing Required Documents Prior to Online Application:

  1. Provide a detailed and up-to-date Curriculum Vitae.

  2. Official documentation showing the completion of vocational training, such as a Certificate or Diploma.

  3. Proof of service from your previous employers, such as Service Certificates or Confirmation of Employment.

  4. Provide a collection of your work that demonstrates your cosmetic talents and skills.

  5. Provide a valid and legible copy of your Identity Card or Passport.

Step 2 - Document Submission Checklist After Contract Finalization:

  1. Passport

  2. Birth Certificate

  3. Criminal record extract

  4. Last academic year's transcripts or High school diploma

  5. Foreign Employment Contract

  6. Employer Declaration

  7. Language Diploma or Course Certificate proving German and/or English language skills from A1

  8. Health Certification

  9. Pre-purchased health insurance

  10. Rental agreement