First Steps to take

  • Registration at the place of residence

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

  • 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)
  • Finding accommodation

    Estate Agents, advertisement in local newspapers

  • Identification of a car (vehicle)

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

  • 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“
  • 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)
  • Bank account

    See link in sidebar

  • Insurance

    Household-, car- , legal costs insurance,…

  • Registration: Kindergarten, school

    With certificate of birth, school reports (certificates)

  • Registration

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

  • German course


    See link in sidebar

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