Who can apply for the Red-White-Red Card Plus as a displaced person?

You can apply if you hold an Austrian ID card for displaced persons (Ausweis für Vertriebene) and were employed in Austria with full social insurance for at least 12 months within the last 24 months. You also need to meet income, accommodation, and German language requirements.

Does my time in Austria since 2022 count toward permanent residence?

Yes. The time you have spent in Austria with your ID card for displaced persons counts toward the five years required for Permanent Residence EU (Daueraufenthalt-EU). You don't start from zero when you get the new card.

Do I need to speak German to apply?

Yes, usually at A1 level. Certificates from ÖIF, ÖSD, Goethe Institut, or Telc are accepted if they are less than a year old. If you have completed Module 1 or 2 of the Integration Agreement, you already meet this requirement. If you hold a university degree, this acts in replacement of the language requirement. Upload your documents to get them verified by our team.

Can my family also get the Red-White-Red Card Plus?

Yes. Your spouse or partner and unmarried children under 18 can receive their own permits based on your application. We handle the full family application together.

What happens if my application is rejected?

Your right of residence as a displaced person remains fully intact. A rejection does not affect your current status; you can continue to live and work in Austria under your current ID card.

How does mypaperwork help with this process?

We provide a full service in English, Ukrainian, and German. We check your eligibility, build your document checklist, and a human expert reviews your entire application before your MA35 appointment to ensure success.

What happens to my status if temporary protection ends in Austria?

Your Red-White-Red Card Plus is a fully independent residence title. If the temporary protection scheme ends, your RWR+ Card is not affected — you keep your right to live and work in Austria regardless. This is one of the key reasons to make the transition now while you are eligible.

Red-White-Red Card Plus for Ukrainians

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Your next step after temporary protection

If you are living in Austria under temporary protection status, you may be eligible to transition to the Red-White-Red Card Plus — a long-term residence and work permit that is yours to keep, regardless of political decisions. To qualify, you need at least 12 months of employment in Austria within the last 24 months, and your income must meet the legal minimum threshold. The income requirement is where most people get stuck. Use our free income checker to see where you stand.

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What this means for you

Here's what the Red-White-Red Card Plus (Rot-Weiß-Rot Karte Plus) gives you from day one.

More secure than temporary protection

The ID card for displaced persons is temporary. This is a long-term residence title, providing a stable foundation for your future in Austria.

Unrestricted right to work

Work for any employer in any role without needing separate sponsorship. You get full, unrestricted access to the Austrian labor market.

Path to permanent residence

Time spent in Austria with your displaced persons card counts toward the five years needed for Permanent Residence EU (Daueraufenthalt-EU).

You can apply if you meet these criteria:

You hold an Austrian ID card for displaced persons (Ausweis für Vertriebene).
You were employed with full insurance for 12 of the last 24 months, or are self-employed with SVS insurance.
You have German language skills at A1 level or a qualifying university diploma.
You have adequate means of subsistence, accommodation, and health insurance.

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How it works

We guide you through the transition step by step.

Figure out where you stand

We check your employment history, income, and German status to confirm you meet the requirements before you gather a single document.

Figure out where you stand

We check your employment history, income, and German status to confirm you meet the requirements before you gather a single document.

✓ Eligibility check
✓ Income calculation

Prepare without the guesswork

The document list is long and specific. We tell you exactly what you need and help you get everything ready in the right format.

Prepare without the guesswork

The document list is long and specific. We tell you exactly what you need and help you get everything ready in the right format.

✓ Custom checklist
✓ Translation support

Submit with someone in your corner

A human expert reviews your complete application before your MA35 appointment to ensure everything is perfect.

Submit with someone in your corner

A human expert reviews your complete application before your MA35 appointment to ensure everything is perfect.

✓ Expert review
✓ Appointment prep

Receive your card

Once approved, you receive your card at MA35. You keep your displaced persons card, but your future is now on a stable foundation.

Receive your card

Once approved, you receive your card at MA35. You keep your displaced persons card, but your future is now on a stable foundation.

✓ Long-term security
✓ Family included

Figure out where you stand

Prepare without the guesswork

Submit with someone in your corner

Receive your card

We check your employment history, income, and German status to confirm you meet the requirements before you gather a single document.

✓ Eligibility check
✓ Income calculation

The document list is long and specific. We tell you exactly what you need and help you get everything ready in the right format.

✓ Custom checklist
✓ Translation support

A human expert reviews your complete application before your MA35 appointment to ensure everything is perfect.

✓ Expert review
✓ Appointment prep

Once approved, you receive your card at MA35. You keep your displaced persons card, but your future is now on a stable foundation.

✓ Long-term security
✓ Family included

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Support throughout your full application journey.

A full-service application package designed for the specific requirements of the RWR+ transition.

RWR+ Card Application Package

Comprehensive support from eligibility check to final submission.

Free eligibility check

We verify your 12-of-24-month employment and insurance history.

Personalised checklist

Your exact list of requirements, customised for your case.

Automated form filling

Our AI-assisted platform fills your forms to reduce errors.

Expert review

A final check by an Austrian immigration expert before submission.

Submission & tracking

We support your submission to the authorities and keep you updated at every stage.

Money-back guarantee

Full refund if your application is rejected due to our error.

Expertly reviewed

Every application is checked by Austrian immigration specialists.

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Why Ukrainians choose mypaperwork

We prepare your application for you

You don't fill out forms alone. We build your application with you, step-by-step, in a way that's actually easy to understand.

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Before anything goes to authorities (MA35 in Vienna), a qualified person checks every document to prevent delays.

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We stand behind our work. If your application is rejected due to our error, you get your money back.

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Common RWR+ Card questions

Everything you need to know about the transition to the RWR+ Card and beyond.

: You can apply if you hold an Austrian ID card for displaced persons (Ausweis für Vertriebene) and were employed in Austria with full social insurance for at least 12 months within the last 24 months. You also need to meet income, accommodation, and German language requirements.
: Yes. The time you have spent in Austria with your ID card for displaced persons counts toward the five years required for Permanent Residence EU (Daueraufenthalt-EU). You don't start from zero when you get the new card.
: Yes, usually at A1 level. Certificates from ÖIF, ÖSD, Goethe Institut, or Telc are accepted if they are less than a year old. If you have completed Module 1 or 2 of the Integration Agreement, you already meet this requirement. If you hold a university degree, this acts in replacement of the language requirement. Upload your documents to get them verified by our team.
: Yes. Your spouse or partner and unmarried children under 18 can receive their own permits based on your application. We handle the full family application together.
: Your right of residence as a displaced person remains fully intact. A rejection does not affect your current status; you can continue to live and work in Austria under your current ID card.
: We provide a full service in English, Ukrainian, and German. We check your eligibility, build your document checklist, and a human expert reviews your entire application before your MA35 appointment to ensure success.
: Your Red-White-Red Card Plus is a fully independent residence title. If the temporary protection scheme ends, your RWR+ Card is not affected — you keep your right to live and work in Austria regardless. This is one of the key reasons to make the transition now while you are eligible.

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