Austria

Austria – Required Documents & Process (Healthcare Positions)

Documents Required to Start the Process

The candidate must provide the following:

• Valid Passport (minimum 12 months validity)
• CV (Resume) in English
• Digital photo (passport-style)
• Secondary School Certificate (12 years) with transcript
• Diploma in Medical Education with transcript
• English proficiency (minimum A2 level)
• Medical fitness certificate (fit to work)
• Work experience confirmation (if available)

Important (Prepared by Candidate After Submission)

Once documents are submitted, the candidate must begin:

• Police Clearance Certificate
• Diploma legalization (Apostille or Super Legalization – depending on country)
• Official translation into English

Additional Requirements

• Medical insurance
• Bank statement: €1200 – €1500 balance

Documents Provided by Employer

• Employment Contract
• Work Permit
• Accommodation Confirmation
• Guarantee Letter
• Completed Visa Application Form

Processing Time

Total document preparation: 2 – 4 months

Step-by-Step Process

1. Submission of documents to employer
2. Employer may schedule an interview
3. Start legalization process:
   • Police clearance
   • Diploma + transcript
   • Translation + Apostille / Super Legalization
4. Preparation and signing of employment contract
5. Registration with AMS
6. Review by Austrian immigration authorities
7. Employer registers candidate at embassy and applies for Red-White-Red Card
8. Submission of original documents
9. Embassy forwards documents to Austria for final approval
10. AMS decision:
    • If approved → Embassy receives authorization to issue visa

Summary

• Process is structured and employer-supported
• Interview may be required
• Key stage: AMS approval

Final Result: Work Visa + Red-White-Red Card eligibility

Clarity on Medical and Travel Insurance

Medical Insurance Requirement

The medical aspect at this stage refers primarily to a medical fitness certificate (fit to work).
This is a standard requirement to confirm that the candidate is physically able to perform job duties.
It is part of the general employment eligibility process.

Travel/health insurance, on the other hand, is typically arranged at a later stage, closer to the visa
issuance or travel date, and is not required for the initial application submission. This is done by the applicant.

English Proficiency (Minimum A2 Level)

If the candidate already speaks English, this fully satisfies the requirement.

A2 is simply the minimum benchmark, so if they are comfortable communicating in English,
no additional language is required.

Medical Fitness Certificate (Fit to Work)

This is a standard medical check confirming the candidate is fit for employment.
It is usually obtained from a licensed medical provider.