Austria Guide
Getting used to living in a new country is always a challenge. The Just Landed Guide is designed to help you deal with the day-to-day challenges of living, working or studying in Austria. It is full of useful information and step-by-step guides on how things work and how to survive in Austria.
Culture
- Austrian wine regions to visit: Austria's wine heritage
- The Austrian Kaffeehaus Culture: Austrian coffee tradition
Travel & Leisure
Business
- Business types: Which type of company is best for me?
- Setting up a company in Austria: Registration, documents and fees
- Doing business in Austria: Business etiquette and customs
Visas & Permits
- Required visa: Which papers do you need to come to Austria?
- Residence permits: Types of permits and the application procedure
- Work permits: Which permit do you need and how to apply
- Citizenship: What to do and avoid in getting Austrian citizenship
- More information: Where to find the required forms
Jobs
- Job market: Job perspectives for foreigners in Austria
- What jobs to look for: In which areas to look for job opportunities
- How to get a job: Where to look and how to apply
- Job application: How to correctly apply for a job in Austria
- Student jobs: Earning money while studying
- Working conditions: What you can expect from a job in Austria
Housing & Rentals
- Where to live in Vienna?: Four districts for expat families
- Getting started: How to prepare your housing search
- Finding an apartment: Where to look for accommodation
- Rental contracts: What to consider before signing a contract
- Student Housing: How do get cheap student accommodation
- Short term accommodation: Shared apartments and other options
Property
- Overview: The Austrian property market
- Types of property available: What can you buy?
- Finding a property: Internet, classifieds and estate agents
- Legal requirements: Documents needed to buy a house
- Fees and taxes: Costs of buying property in Austria
- Purchase process: Making an offer and signing the contract
Health
- The Austrian healthcare system: Overview of how it works
- Enrollment: What to do to get insurance
- Visiting a doctor: how to get medical help
- Hospitals: How to deal with hospital and clinics in Austria
- Pharmacies: How do get medication in Austria
- The e-card: What is the e-card and how to use it
- More information: Numbers, links and adresses
Money
- Banks in Austria: Where to manage your finances
- Transfers: How to transfer money within Austria or abroad
- Opening an account: How to open a bank account in Austria
- Student accounts: Bank accounts and conditions for students
- Saving money: Options for saving money for the future
- International currency exchange: Glossary of financial jargon
Language
- The German language: Peculiarities and dialects in Austria
- Learning German: How to master the local language effectively
- Do I need German to study in Austria?: Proof of German required by Austrian universities
Telephone & Internet
- Calling: How to make a phonecall in Austria
- Getting a phone line: How to get a fixed line at home
- Mobile Phones: How to choose the network
- Phone books: All Austrian numbers at your fingertips
- Important numbers: Emergency telephone numbers
- Calling cards: How to save money on international calls
- Choosing: Choosing a prepaid calling card
- How to use: Using an international phone card
- Internet access: Getting connected in Austria
- Internet cafés: Where to get a access in public
- UMTS access: High speed mobile access – but expensive
Education
- Choosing a school in Vienna: Local or international?
- Primary and secondary education: A beginner’s guide
- Pre-school education : Public, private and parent-run kindergartens
- Higher education : Types of universities and how to apply
- Proof of german: Proof of German required by Austrian universities
Moving
- Before you move: A checklist of things you have to consider
- Professional removal companies: How to work with them
- Doing it yourself: How to arrange your move abroad