General Details:
- Third-country nationals that plan to stay in Austria for more than 6 months need a residence permit (unless they have a right of residence according to Union regulation).
- Third-country nationals are individuals that are not residents of the European Economic Area (EEA) – which unifies the EU Member States, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and also Norway – or Switzerland.
- As an issue of concept, initial applications for a residence title will be filed abroad and also in person, before getting in Austria. Particular groups of individuals may additionally file first applications in Austria, among others:
- Family members of Austrian, EEA, and Swiss citizens who do not have a right of residence according to Union law, after legal entry and during authorized residence.
- Foreign citizens entitled to enter without a visa during their allowed visa-free stay.
- Foreign citizens mainly qualified to enter without a visa but holding a visa (e.g., US citizens with Visa D).
- Foreign citizens getting a settlement permit as a researcher and their family members.
- There is no need to specify the substantial benefits of acquiring Austrian [EU] citizenship, it is well known nowadays, however, the main criteria for non-residence-based applications remain undisclosed to the public.
- Although the authorities are very careful in working out the optimum discernment under this condition, interested people are invited to contact TCME Group Worldwide for a preliminary analysis of eligibility and sponsorship.
- Foreign people making an application for a residence license “ICT” must apply abroad in all instances.
- Residence authorizations are always approved for a certain purpose (e.g., employment, research, study) and with or without accessibility to the labor market.
Application Procedure:
- If the candidate is under the age of 18, the application must be signed by both mother and father, or guardians. These signings need to be notarized by a notary public.
- The Austrian Consular office will accept only applications that meet all the criteria.
- Applications must be submitted personally (no exceptions).
- Processing Time: Minimum one month, as all applications must be sent to Austria.
Required Documentation:
- Valid and also authorized passport (It must be valid for a minimum of three months beyond the date of return).
- Copies of previous passports.
- Consular fee: Payment must be made in US$ per postal money order, cashier’s check (payable to Consular office of Austria), or cash (exact change only). Part of the consular fee must be paid at the time of your application and also part of the cost must be paid at the time of the pick-up in Austria.
- Application form, fulfilled and also signed (available only in German on the site of the Austrian Federal Ministry of the Interior).
- One recent photo (passport format, color, facade).
- Original or notarized copy of the birth certificate, including apostille.
- Original Certificate of Good Conduct/Criminal Record with apostille (available at the local police office; not older than three months).
- If not a U.S. resident, valid original U.S. residence permit “Green Card” (notarized copy not accepted) or U.S. visa.
- Proof of health/travel/accident insurance coverage (original letter from insurer confirming insurance coverage in Austria).
- Proof of enough financial coverage (e.g., scholarship, letter of grants, bank statement of the last two months, other evidence of income).
- Proof of lodging in Austria (e.g., lease contract, possession papers).
- Declaration of Financial Liability (Haftungserklärung; available only in German) if presence in Austria is funded by a person residing in Austria (does not apply to au-pair candidates).
Additional Documentation:
- Worker: Job authorization (issued by the Austrian Employment Service AMS), statement of wage or income, verification letter issued by the employer.
- Self-employed: Last income tax statement, contract letter, business plan, letter of contract, etc.
- Family reasons/reunion: Marriage certificate, separation certificate, death certificate, certificate proving the relationship to another individual.
- Students: Original letter of admission to an Austrian college or university.
- Au-pair: Au-pair contract (signed by both au-pair and host family), letter of qualification (issued by the Austrian Employment Service AMS).
Language Proficiency:
- Basic German proficiency (Level A1) is required for third-country nationals when first applying for residence permits like the Red-White-Red Card Plus or family reunification permits.
- Exemptions: Under-age individuals, those with physical or mental illnesses (verified by a public health/medical representative), or family members of holders of specific residence permits (e.g., Austrian Red-White-Red Card, EU Blue Card).
Citizenship-by-Investment Program:
- Investment: Minimum of 2 to 3 million Euros, with a processing time of up to 24 months.
- Eligible extraordinary achievements: Financial, scientific, technological, creative, cultural, and sporting activities, as well as globally recognized entrepreneurs.
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- For more information on how to obtain a residence permit in Austria, please contact us.
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