Working in Austria: From Student Permit to Long-Term Residency
Work permits, internships, & Red-White-Red Cards — what third-country national students and graduates need to know
Are you at the beginning of your studies and wondering how internships, volunteering, or part-time work are regulated when you have a student residence permit? Or are you approaching graduation and starting to look into residence and work permit options such as the Red-White-Red Card?
Understanding how the different permit types connect — from student permits to post-graduation options — can help you plan your next steps with clarity and confidence. Join our online webinar on January 20, 10:00–11:00 a.m., where we will guide you through the key residence and work permit options for students, soon-to-be graduates, and recent alumni. The webinar will be held in English.
We will cover the following topics:
- Work permits while studying (Beschäftigungsbewilligung)
- Internships and volunteering: gaining experience on a student permit
- Red-White-Red Card options for graduates: types, requirements & application process
- Steps after receiving your first Red-White-Red Card
- Planning ahead: when & how to prepare for your transition from student to professional
After attending the webinar you will…
… understand how different permit stages connect (before and after graduation)
… know what requirements to consider early in your studies
… know where to access reliable information and updates
Registration
Registration closes one minute before the start of the webinar on January 20.
Target group and registration facts
- Students and graduates from third countries (all countries except Switzerland and member states of the EU/EEA)
- First come, first served
- Free; we will ask for your feedback following the webinar
- Duration: 1 hour, including Q&A
Lecturer
Allison Miller
Career Counselor and Coach