Austria

Cost of investment: from 100 000 EUR

Austria offers more than 10 types of residence permits. Each type has different options: with and without a work permit, to be employed or self-employed.

The issuance of all types of residence permits is regulated by the Austrian Law on temporary and long-term residence (NAG - Niederlassungs - und Aufenthaltsgesetz ).

Residence permit for financially independent persons is regulated by article 44 of the above law. When obtaining this type of residence permit, annual quotas are applied, which are established by government decree.

You receive comprehensive professional support both before applying for a residence permit and after moving to Austria.

About the country

Processing time:

from 3 month

Time to citizenship:

6-10 years

Visa-free regime:

29 countries

Austria is one of the richest European countries with a very high standard of living. Economic stability, safe environment and business opportunities attract entrepreneurs from all over the world.

Despite its relatively small territory, the republic can be proud of its rich cultural and historical heritage and picturesque alpine landscapes.

GET ALL THE ADVANTAGES THAT THE PROGRAM OFFERS

Residence permit status obliges to live in Austria for at least 183 days

After 6 or 10 years, the holder of an Austrian residence permit can obtain Austrian citizenship and travel without visas to 180+ countries of the world, including the European Union and the UK

Austrian residence permit opens visa-free entry to all countries of the Schengen area

The best education for children

Quality medicine

High quality of life

Safe high-yield investment, with the prospect of income from the rental of real estate

Capital preservation

You can get a residence permit card in 3 months

Austria for life

Categories of Austrian residence permit

Features of residence permit in Austria

Obtaining a temporary residence permit is the first step towards immigrating to Austria. A residence permit in Austria is issued, as a rule, for a year.The residence permit must be renewed annually or every 3 years. After five years of residence in the country in the status of a residence permit, you can get permanent residence.

Obtaining a residence permit in Austria is not connected with the purchase of real estate, and in the first year after moving, housing will need to be rented: according to Austrian laws, a foreigner needs a residence permit status to buy a home.

The residence permit status obliges to live in Austria for at least 183 days and to know the German language at the A1 level, constantly improving it and raising the level of knowledge.The Austrian authorities strictly monitor the period of stay in the country, for violation they can refuse to extend the residence permit.A residence permit in Austria gives the right to travel around Europe without visas and live in the Schengen countries for up to 90 days in half a year.

Permanent residence and citizenship of Austria

Permanent residence - a permanent residence permit - in Austria differs from a residence permit in that it does not need to be renewed, it is valid indefinitely. Permanent residence can be obtained after five years of living in Austria in the status of a residence permit and confirmation of knowledge of the German language at level B2.

To obtain a permanent residence permit, a residence permit is suitable, which can be extended: for example, a residence permit for financially independent persons or a residence permit for entrepreneurs. The residence permit is renewed three times: twice for a year and once for three years.

After six or ten years of living in Austria, you can apply for citizenship. Austrian citizenship after six years of residence can be obtained by an applicant who has confirmed knowledge of the German language at level B2, and is also well integrated in the country. In addition, in order to obtain Austrian citizenship, you must officially renounce all your previous citizenships.

Issued by quota: 450 residence permits for the whole world in 2022
Can't work or run a business
There is a separate place for each family member according to the quota: it may happen that the husband receives a residence permit, but the wife or children do not
Suitable for pensioners
It is necessary to confirm the knowledge of the German language at level A1 with a certificate

More detailed

Prepare a business plan and submit it for consideration to the Austrian Employment Service
Invest in business from EUR 100 000 or
the proposed business creates new jobs or maintains existing jobs, or
your industry is related to the transfer of know-how or the introduction of new technologies
or your industry is of great importance for the entire region
Open a company in Austria
Confirm relevant qualifications and experience to carry out the declared activity

For example, candidates and doctors of sciences
You need to score 70 points out of 100 according to the assessment system of the Austrian Employment Service
You can look for a job six months after moving

You need a job offer from an Austrian company. For example, you work for an international company and you are transferred to an Austrian branch
You need to score 55 points out of 90 according to the evaluation system of the Austrian Employment Service

Need a job offer from an Austrian company
You need to score 55 points out of 90 according to the evaluation system of the Austrian Employment Service
The list of shortage professions is updated by the employment service every year. Several professions from the list of scarce in 2021: nurses and nurses, energy engineers and energy technicians, IT data scientists

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Requirements for candidates

The minimum age is 18 years
No criminal record
No open visa denials

PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING CITIZENSHIP

Our goal is to simplify the collection of documents as much as possible. After assessing the specific case, the lawyer prepares an individual checklist of documents for you.

1

Preliminary check

1 day

We carry out due diligence ( Due Diligence ), which allows you to make a conclusion about the possibility of obtaining a residence permit in Austria and reduces the risk of refusal.

If questions arise during the review process that could affect the outcome of the application, we will recommend alternative programs.
2

Decision and signing of the contract

2 – 5 days

At the meeting, we will develop a step-by-step procedure for obtaining a residence permit, which will take into account all the circumstances, as well as your goals and objectives.

After that, we can agree and conclude an agreement.
3

Preparation and submission of documents

From 2 weeks

The terms for collecting, processing and submitting documents vary in each case.

Our Austrian lawyer will prepare the necessary package of documents, and after that you can submit it to the Austrian embassy or consulate with our personal accompaniment.
4

Obtaining a visa D

Up to 3 months

Documents are reviewed within up to 3 months (in practice up to 4 weeks). After a positive decision, we will accompany you to the consulate to obtain a D visa.

Having received a visa D, it will be necessary to enter the territory of Austria on it and submit documents for obtaining a residence permit card in Austria.
5

Obtaining a residence permit in Austria

Up to 3 months

Before your arrival, we will prepare all the necessary documents for submission. We will meet you, help with accommodation and accompany you to submit the necessary documents.

They will be considered up to 3 months (in practice, the period is 4-6 weeks). After making a positive decision with our support, you will submit your biometric data and receive a residence permit card.