Austria is known for its complex bureaucracy, and you have probably heard of that. As a future expat, you don’t want to miss out on an opportunity. Get prepared, follow these tips, and you will handle it just right in a shorter period of time.
1. Basic requirements
One of the main criteria for a successful application is staying informed. If you understand it, the first and trickiest part is over. Make your application process an easy and uncomplicated one. Paperwork is an essential part of obtaining a residence and work permit. To find out more, check the official resources. Do not get influenced by forums or things like “A friend of mine told me that...” There is a 50/50 chance of getting the correct information if you rely on them. And your main challenge is usually getting all the documents upfront and not losing time a couple of months later when the authority requests them, so be precise.
Tip!
Make a to-do list with the documents and tick the boxes only if you are 100% sure. This way, you won’t miss anything and will have a clear overview.
2. Legalization
If you have never relocated, this will be something brand-new for you. Legalization is a procedure that confirms that your documents are official and will be accepted abroad. Your documents, such as your marriage or birth certificate, must be legalized before you apply for the residence permit.
It is necessary to mention that there are differences from country to country. Get in touch with the local authorities to learn how to legalize the documents.
3. Austrian authorities/Appointments
Whether you need a visa for Austria, insurance confirmation, or any other formal document, the authorities are usually fully booked weeks, if not months, in advance. As soon as you know what you need, check out the earliest available slots and book them quickly. The procedures take a long time, so you do not want to lose more time.
If you are applying for a visa from abroad, there is only one Austrian consulate per country where you can do that. So, if you live far away from the capital, count travel time and costs.
4. Planning ahead
We can summarize all pieces of advice under this point. The earlier you start, the higher the possibility of getting to Austria in time for work or studies. It might sound like a cliché about the German-speaking region, but there is much truth to it: correctness and timing are essential parts of relocation to Austria.
5. Experience from other countries is rarely helpful
If Austria is not your first country, you will automatically begin to apply previous experience to your new destination. It is not wrong, but be careful with such comparisons. A handful of things are specific here. Mainly, it is the number of documents required. Immigration authorities in Vienna (Magistrat 35) demand more paperwork than the same ones would do in Germany, for instance. Furthermore, if we go a couple of steps further, Austrian citizenship is more difficult to obtain than in other EU countries.
If you managed it until here and still want or need to take up the challenge, competent advice would help a lot. No matter how complicated the situation can get, you can rely on Recom Relocation.
Book a call with an immigration expert and start your relocation now!
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