Austria Residence Permit Conditions and Application Procedures
Austria Residence Permit Conditions and Application Procedures
Citizens of foreign countries outside the European Union and the European Economic Area must obtain a residence permit to reside in Austria for more than 6 months. Residence permits for the Republic of Austria can be issued in two categories: temporary and permanent.
Types of Austrian Temporary Residence Permits
The types of Austrian temporary residence permits are listed below.
- Residence permit for work purposes
- Residence permit for intra-institutional transfer purposes
- Residence permit for educational purposes
- Residence permit for family reunification purposes
- Residence permit for research purposes
- Residence permit for social service purposes
- Residence permit for self-employment purposes
- Residence permit for volunteering purposes
Austrian Residence Permit for Work Purposes
An Austrian residence permit for work purposes can be obtained temporarily or permanently by non-Austrian citizens who receive a job offer in Austria.
People who want to apply for an Austrian residence permit for work purposes can, depending on their specific situation, receive a red-white-red card, which includes a residence permit and a work permit, allowing them to work in Austria for up to two years; a red-white-red+ card, which includes the right to work with different employers and has similar features to the red-white-red card in general; or an EU blue card, which is given to qualified individuals who have completed a bachelor's degree program in Austria.
What is a Limited Stay Permit for Employees in Austria?
A permit for limited stay in Austria is granted for employees in cases of job rotation, when an employee is sent to Austria by another country to work for a limited period in Austria, when employees of non-profit organisations are required to stay in Austria, and in special cases for journalists, media workers, invited speakers at an event in Austria, religious leaders, etc.
A limited stay permit for employees in Austria is usually valid for 12 months but can be extended except in special cases. If you have an Austrian residence and work permit, you do not need to apply for a limited stay permit.
Austrian Residence Permit for Educational Purposes
Foreign students who are not Austrian citizens must obtain an Austrian residence permit for educational purposes for their education in Austria that will last longer than 3 months.
To obtain an Austrian student residence permit, you must apply in person to the Austrian Consulate General or Austrian Embassy in Turkey.
Austrian Residence Permit for Family Reunification Purposes
A residence permit for family reunification purposes is applied for by non-Austrian citizens in order to live in Austria with a family member living in Austria.
To obtain an Austrian residence permit for family reunification purposes, you must apply in person to the Austrian Consulate General or Austrian Embassy in Turkey.
What are the Austrian Residence Permit Requirements?
The Austrian residence permit requirements are listed below.
- Sufficient means of subsistence: The applicant must have a stable and regular income that will cover living expenses without having to apply for social assistance from the Austrian authorities. If the person is single, he/she must be able to prove with official sources that he/she will have a regular and fixed income of at least 1,030.49 euros for each month of his/her stay in Austria, if married, at least 1,625.71 euros and an additional 159 euros for each child.
- Adequate accommodation: The applicant must have a title deed or lease for accommodation that is considered adequate for the family size according to Austrian standards.
- Health insurance: The applicant must have a health insurance valid in Austria.
How to Apply for an Austrian Residence Permit?
Applications for an Austrian residence permit must be made to the Austrian foreign mission within whose jurisdiction the person resides, depending on their address of residence.
While the provinces of Istanbul, Bursa, Edirne, Kırklareli, Tekirdağ, Kocaeli, Balıkesir, Çanakkale, Sakarya, Bilecik, Bolu, and Zonguldak are under the jurisdiction of the Austrian Consulate General in Istanbul, all provinces other than the mentioned provinces are under the jurisdiction of the Austrian Embassy in Ankara.
To apply for an Austrian residence permit, you must make an online appointment after selecting the appropriate residence permit category through the Austrian Embassy's central appointment system. On the appointment day, you must complete the application in person at the Austrian Embassy in Ankara or the Austrian Consulate General in Istanbul with the necessary documents.
The consulate central appointment system screen is as follows.
Documents Required for Austrian Residence Permit
To apply for an Austrian residence permit, you must prepare the documents listed below.
- Passport
- Austrian residence permit application form
- Biometric photo
- Formula A international birth certificate
- QR code criminal record
- Travel health insurance
- German language proficiency certificate
- Certificate of residence
- Passport photocopy
The documents required for an Austrian residence permit may vary depending on the type of Austrian long-term visa applied for, the age of the applicant and his/her professional status.
Austria Residence Permit Application Fees
The Austrian residence permit application fee is 120 euros, and in addition to this fee, 20 euros is paid for biometric data recording. Children between the ages of 0-6 are charged an application fee of 75 euros.
You must pay the Austrian residence permit application fee in euros and in cash only; payment in other currencies or by credit card is not accepted.
Austria Residence Permit Processing Time
Austrian residence permit procedures are completed on average between 3 and 6 months. The evaluation process of the Austrian residence permit application may be extended or shorter due to reasons such as public holidays and workload at foreign missions.
What is an Austrian Permanent Residence Permit?
Austrian permanent residence permit is a type of residence permit that can be applied for by people who have resided in Austria for 5 years with a residence permit, provided that they meet certain conditions and complete the 2nd module of the Integration Agreement.
Austria Permanent Residence Permit Requirements
The Austrian permanent residence permit requirements are listed below.
- It is necessary to reside in Austria with a temporary residence permit for at least 5 years.
- It is necessary to have sufficient financial resources through work obtained in Austria by independent means.
- The Austrian health insurance must have been continued uninterruptedly for 5 years.
- Regular and adequate accommodation must have been provided for 5 years and the accommodation must be registered with the government.
- The person must not have previously posed a threat to security or public order within Austrian borders.
- Proof of German language proficiency at level B2 or higher is required.
Austria Permanent Residence Permit Application
To obtain a permanent residence permit in Austria, you must apply in person at a state government authority in any city in Austria, along with other required documents such as a passport, Formula A international birth certificate, documents proving accommodation such as a rental agreement, and a work contract.
The Austrian permanent residence permit application fee is set at 210 euros, excluding translation and certification costs, and can be paid in cash or by credit card.
Frequently Asked Questions
The most frequently asked questions to our center regarding the Austrian residence permit are listed below with their answers.
How Can I Get My Austrian Residence Permit Card?
Once your Austrian residence permit application is accepted, you can enter Austria and get your residence card from the competent authority.
To enter Austria, you must apply to the foreign mission and obtain an approved Austrian visa within 3 months after the residence permit is approved .
Can I Get a Residence Permit by Buying a House in Austria?
No, it is not possible to get a residence permit by buying a house in Austria.
After obtaining an Austrian residence permit, individuals who are not Austrian citizens can purchase any real estate in Austria, provided that it is their own real estate, without commercial purposes.
Can I Renew My Residence Permit in Austria?
Yes, you can renew your Austrian residence permit 3 months before it expires by applying to the competent authority in your Austrian city of residence.
Can an Austrian Permanent Residence Permit Be Cancelled?
Austrian permanent residence permits can be cancelled, although this is not very common. Permanent residence permits can be cancelled for reasons such as staying outside the European Union for more than 12 months, not living in Austria for 6 years, or posing a risk to public safety.
Can I Get Citizenship with an Austrian Permanent Residence Permit?
Yes, it is possible to obtain citizenship with an Austrian permanent residence permit if you meet the necessary conditions.
Conditions such as completing the required period of residence in Austria, proving German language proficiency, and having basic knowledge of the country's history must be met in order to apply for Austrian citizenship .
What are the advantages of settling in Austria with a residence permit?
The advantages of settling in Austria with a residence permit are listed below.
- Freedom to own a business in Austria
- Freedom of movement in Europe
- The right to bring family members to Austria
- The right to benefit from free education options
- Opportunity to benefit from social security and health insurance
For those who want to live and work in Austria, settling in Austria with a residence permit that allows them to live and work with their families is advantageous in many ways.