Austria Guide: Visas & Permits

Which documents do you need when going abroad? What are the regulations on visas and residence permits? Our legal guide will help you understand the paperwork you need to complete before moving abroad.

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  Required visa

  Which papers do you need to come to Austria?

  If you plan to come to Austria, you might need a visa, a residence permit or work permit. This article will help you to find out what you need and how to apply for the required documents.

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  Residence permits

  Types of permits and the application procedure

  Depending on what you plan to do and how long you want to stay in Austria, you have to apply for different kinds of permits. This article will help you to gather all necessary documents and not miss your deadline.

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  Work permits

  Which permit do you need and how to apply

  Whatever job you take in Austria, you need the relevant work permit. Depending on your qualification, the situation on the labour market and the duration of your stay there are different options.

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  Citizenship

  What to do and avoid in getting Austrian citizenship

  If Austrian citizenship is your goal, first you will need a lot of patience. The application process takes a long time and involves much paperwork and unfortunately some costs. This article covers the basic criteria for becoming an Austrian.

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  More information

  Where to find the required forms

  You need to check the latest guidelines and regulations to make sure you have everything for your visa or permits application. There is a lot of online content from Austrian institutions, and you can even download most of the required forms there.

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