Work visa for EU/EEA residents
People belonging to the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) do not require a work visa. They do not need a work permit to work in the country.
EU Blue card
The EU blue card allows highly qualified non-EU citizens to live and work in Austria for a period of two years. The work visa is granted provided there is a valid job offer. Another condition is that the AMS (the Austrian Labor Market Service) should declare that the specific work cannot be done by any Austrian or EU citizen.
Red-white-Red card
The Austrian government provides the Red-White-Red card visa option for highly skilled workers. It is a combination of a residence permit and a work permit.
It is valid for two years and the visa is linked with a specific employer. If you change your employer within those two years, you will have to apply for a new Red-White-Red card.