First Steps to take

Registration at the place of residence

Within three days after arrival – at the „Gemeindeamt“ or „Stadtamt“

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Registration at the district administrative authority (Bezirkshauptmannschaft)

• EU or EEA: registration certificate (Anmeldebescheiniung) not later than 4 months after arrival in Austria
• Non-EU or non-EEA: a legal status is needed before starting work in Austria (RWR-card, RWR-plus card)

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Finding accommodation

Estate Agents, advertisement in local newspapers

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Identification of a car (vehicle)

Use of a vehicle displaying foreign licence number is only permitted for a certain time

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Driving licence

• EU or EEA: valid for an unlimitted period – can be converted on a voluntary basis
• Non-EU or non EEA: if residence in Austria: 6 months starting from establishment of residence. Responsible Authority: „Bezirkshauptmannschaft“

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Health insurence / e-card

• If you work in Austria you automatically receive the e-card
• For family members you have to contact a locally authorized health insurer:
  ÖGK (Österreichische Gesundheitskasse)

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Bank account

See Link

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Insurance

Household-, car- , legal costs insurance,…

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Registration: Kindergarten, school

With certificate of birth, school reports (certificates)

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Registration

Electricity, water, television and radio = ORF-Beitrag (OBS),…

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German course

See Link

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