What requirements must be met to obtain a residence permit in Austria?

Among the main requirements for applicants for a residence permit are: no criminal record, no entry ban to Austria, availability of rented or own housing in the country. It is also important that the applicant does not pose a threat to national security and public order.

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Which residence permit is better to choose: for work, business, study or other?

You can apply for a residence permit on the basis of employment, business establishment, university admission, family reunification, as well as investment in the Austrian economy. During the consultation, depending on the client’s goals, the lawyer will determine on what basis to apply for a residence permit.

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How does obtaining a residence permit in Austria take place and what are the terms of the procedure?

The immigration process includes collecting a package of documents, obtaining a visa through a consulate or embassy in your home country, arriving in Austria and applying for a residence permit at an authorized immigration authority, receiving a resident card if the request is approved. The procedure takes from 4 months.

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What documents should be prepared for registration of Austrian residence permit?

To form a dossier, you need a foreign passport, photo 4.5 x 3.5 cm, documents for residential property or lease agreement, medical insurance, as well as confirmation of the basis on which a residence permit is requested (employment contract, certificate of enrollment in university and others).