Your path into Austrian healthcare
For qualified professionals from Turkey, the route usually runs via the Red-White-Red Card — a points system. Here's what counts.
The Red-White-Red Card
The key work and residence permit. This route is relevant for nurses and doctors:
Skilled Workers in Shortage Occupations
For nurses (DGKP) and doctors — both are on the 2026 shortage occupation list. Required: at least 55 of 90 points and a gross salary from € 3,465/month.
Points calculator: do you reach 55?
A quick, non-binding estimate for the 'Skilled Workers in Shortage Occupations' category.
Non-binding estimate. The official decision is made by the Austrian authorities.
Additional steps for healthcare professions
Before practising, your diploma must be recognised (Nostrifikation) and you must be entered in the professional register. We guide you through it.
German: B1 vs. B2
B1 German is enough for the card's points. To work with patients, employers usually require B2 (often with a specialist language exam). We support your language learning.