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title: Can I apply if I’m unemployed now?
description: You can apply for the RWR+ Card while unemployed if you've completed 12 months of fully insured work in Austria within the last 24 months and meet income requirements.
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1. [RWR+ Card for Ukrainians](https://kb.mypaperwork.ai/en/ukraine-austria-rwrplus-guide?hsLang=en)
2. [Eligibility](https://kb.mypaperwork.ai/en/ukraine-austria-rwrplus-guide/eligibility?hsLang=en)
3. [Employment & Insurance](https://kb.mypaperwork.ai/en/ukraine-austria-rwrplus-guide/eligibility?hsLang=en#employment-insurance)

# Can I apply if I’m unemployed now?

## Yes, if you’ve completed 12 months of fully insured work within the last 24 months and can proof financial stability

### Eligibility While Unemployed

Yes, you can apply while unemployed if:

- You have completed 12 months of fully insured work in Austria within the last 24 months
- You can demonstrate sufficient financial resources to support yourself

### Financial Requirements

When unemployed, you must still meet income thresholds:

- Single person: €1,273.99/month net (2025)
- Acceptable income sources include: 
    - Unemployment benefits (*Arbeitslosengeld*)
    - Emergency assistance (*Notstandshilfe*)
    - Documented savings
    - Other regular income

### Required Documentation

When applying while unemployed:

- Insurance history extract (*Versicherungsdatenauszug*) showing your work history
- Proof of unemployment benefits (AMS confirmation)
- Bank statements showing savings
- Documentation of other income sources
- Past pay slips or income proof

### Important Considerations

- You cannot be receiving *Grundversorgung* (basic welfare support) at the time of application
- All qualifying work must have been performed in Austria
- The 12 months of employment do not need to be consecutive
- Your current unemployment does not negatively affect your application if other criteria are met

#### **mypaperwork.ai** can help you calculate whether your unemployment benefits and savings meet the income requirements, organize your employment history documentation, and prepare a complete application package that addresses your current employment status.

- [What is the RWR+ Card](https://kb.mypaperwork.ai/en/ukraine-austria-rwrplus-guide/what-is-the-rwr-card?hsLang=en#main-content)

    - [Overview of the RWR+ Card](https://kb.mypaperwork.ai/en/ukraine-austria-rwrplus-guide/what-is-the-rwr-card?hsLang=en#overview-of-the-rwr-card)
    - [Who can apply?](https://kb.mypaperwork.ai/en/ukraine-austria-rwrplus-guide/what-is-the-rwr-card?hsLang=en#who-can-apply)
- [Eligibility](https://kb.mypaperwork.ai/en/ukraine-austria-rwrplus-guide/eligibility?hsLang=en#main-content)

    - [Employment & Insurance](https://kb.mypaperwork.ai/en/ukraine-austria-rwrplus-guide/eligibility?hsLang=en#employment-insurance)
    - [Financial Stability](https://kb.mypaperwork.ai/en/ukraine-austria-rwrplus-guide/eligibility?hsLang=en#financial-stability)
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