The official Austria guide
10 in-depth, government-sourced topics — from visa fees and the selection system to documents, medicals and your first 30 days. Members can download each as a PDF.
Visa & Immigration Fees
What Austria's Federal Ministry and immigration authorities actually charge in 2026 — residence permits, Schengen visas,…
Free to public Selection System
Austria's points-based Red-White-Red Card system, the EU Blue Card salary route, and the AMS shortage-occupation list…
Free to public Document Authentication
Who issues Austrian apostilles — it is not one body but four, depending on who issued…
Paid membership Police Clearance Certificates
Austria's Strafregisterbescheinigung is issued instantly online via ID-Austria for €26 — the Strafregisteramt in Vienna processes…
Paid membership Immigration Health Exams
Austria does not require a mandatory pre-entry medical for most immigration routes — but health insurance…
Paid membership Language Tests
The ÖIF Integrationsprüfung at B1 is the gating exam for Austrian permanent residence and citizenship —…
Paid membership Qualifications Recognition
Academic credentials go through OeAD's ENIC NARIC Austria for an evaluation; regulated professions (physician, nurse, teacher)…
Paid membership Moving Checklist (90 Days)
Austria's dependency chain: Meldezettel first — then e-Card, then everything else. Miss the 3-day registration window…
Paid membership First 30 Days After Arrival
Day 1–3 is the only hard deadline but it unlocks everything: no Meldebestätigung means no e-Card,…
Paid membership Visa Refusals & Appeals
Austria's two-track refusal system: Schengen and national visas via BMEIA embassies, residence permits via the Niederlassungsbehörde…
Paid membership Latest Austria articles
News, explainers and how-to guides — updated continuously.
Cultural Adjustment in Europe for 2026 Newcomers
Cultural adjustment for newcomers to Europe in 2026 — country differences, workplace norms, social codes, language. From EU integration sources.
10 Hot Tips for a Smooth Relocation to Europe in 2026
10 practical tips for moving to Europe in 2026 — Schengen, ETIAS, EU Blue Card, residency, banking, healthcare. From EU Commission and…