Austrian residency, Austrian residency and immigration to Austria, as well as various types of residence permit and Austrian citizenship is scientifically reviewed in this paper. What are the conditions for obtaining Austrian residency? What are the different ways of obtaining Austrian residency? How can you obtain Austrian passport through residency? These questions have been taken into consideration by many immigrant applicants. This paper attempts to investigate all aspects relating to this issue. If you are planning to immigrate to Austria or obtain Austrian residency by studying, working, registering a company and investing in Austria, you can contact our immigration expert and receive free telephone counseling.
Austrian Residency and its general criteria
Austria is a country in central Europe with the capital city Vienna, with the language close to Germany. The country with a population of almost 9 million people, and low unemployment and extreme nature has always been a good destination for immigration and residence. Austria’s high quality of life also makes staying in Austria much more attractive than other countries. If you are also interested in immigrating to Austria and getting information on how to get an Austrian residency, It is important to note that prior to any attempt to obtain Austrian residency and immigration to a particular country, it would first be necessary to obtain useful information about the country in question, and then the various ways to immigrate to the desired country.
Austrian residency by birth
In the context of the citizenship, some countries have accepted the blood system, which means that the citizenship is transmitted through blood to a child. For example, a person born of an Austrian parent may subsequently take the citizenship of Austria. In the soil system, a person who is born on the soil of a country (which has accepted the soil law, such as Brazil) can acquire the nationality of that country. Austria is one of the countries that have accepted the blood law. (Iranian mothers who give birth to their children in Austria cannot obtain the Austrian citizenship (passport) for their child)
Austrian residency by marriage
An Iranian person can obtain permanent residency and subsequently Austrian passport by marring to an Austrian citizen and having the right income level to cover living expenses and the spouse, as well as possession of a degree and knowledge of German language and three years of being a legal residence and living together in Austria. The marriage can be carried out in Austria, Iran and can also be registered in a third country. The legal age for marriage in Austria is 18 years. If a person has already been married and wants to re-marry, he will need evidence of the completion or dissolution of previous marriages, such as the death certificate of a spouse, or a divorce.
Austrian residency by work
Austria is one of the countries facing a shortage of young skilled workers, and unemployment rate is very low in the country (about 5 percent). Austria offers job seeker visa which allows applicants to enter the country and seek job opportunities. This Visa is a work permit visa valid for 6 months, and the applicant has 6 months to find job in Austria. After the person has been employed in Austria, he will submit the documents to the Employment Office and to the Austrian immigration office, and will receive a one-year residence card, and then he could request to join his family (spouse and children under the age of 18). Notice that, you can get permanent residence if you pay insurance and taxes during these five years.
The points for employment in an Austrian company are as follows:
There is another way of obtaining Austrian work visa, is by a job offer. In this way, if an employer in Austria accepts you as a workforce and intends to hire you, you should send you a job invitation, and you will be required to provide along with other necessary documents, such as financial compensation for getting Austria work visa. The important point is that the job position should be advertised throughout the EU and Austria for 6 months and only if there is no other candidate suitable for that job position you will be hired.
Austrian residency by study
Study in Austria is available in both public and private universities and both in English and German language. Study in Austria is possible at all levels, and for the majority of fields an entrance exam is required.
Many people do not know that education in Austria is free at all levels in public universities, which means that, unlike countries such as the United States, Canada, Britain and Australia, where the cost of education is very high, Austrian universities have low costs. The cost of study for each semester is roughly between 400 and 1000 euros. The cost of living in Austria depends on the city of residence and varies from 800 to 1200 euros a month. For free education you must have proficiency in German language, if a person is not familiar with the German language, he will be given the opportunity to increase his language level to C1 and then go on to pursue college.
In order to move to Austria for study migration, the qualifications must first be translated into German and the translated documents must be certified by the Austria embassy. To apply for an immigrant visa to Austria, the applicant must apply for an education visa, the cost of applying for a student visa is 60 euros, and the person must have an amount of EUR 13000 for three months in his account. After completing his studies, the student can stay in Austria for six months and seek job. If he works for 3 years and pays all taxes he can apply for permanent residence. This article is protected by copyright laws and any distribution is prohibited by Malekpour Consulting Agency.
According to Times Higher Education’s World University Rankings data Top 5 universities in Austria 2019 are as bellow:
Austrian residency by investment
Under the Foreign Investor Protection Act, which is enforced in most countries, different countries allow you as an outsider to invest, register a company, etc. in that country.
Applicants for Austrian residency through high donations to Austria can also obtain a permanent residence permit and passport from Austria, which is at least € 3 million, and immediately after the donation, you will receive your permanent residency and your Austrian passport.
Applicants can find cheaper ways to obtain Austrian residency, which we will continue to cover. Registration of companies and entrepreneurship in Austria is one of those ways.
As an entrepreneur, you can register a variety of companies in Austria, the simplest of which are limited liability companies. It is important to note that after registering a company and starting to earn your company income you will be taxed at 25% per annum. The minimum capital for establishing a limited liability company in Austria will be 35,000 euros, which will be credited to your company account.
It should be noted that after the registration of the company in Austria, the state will provide you with a one-year stay, and only if your company is active throughout the year your stay will be extended for the second year. So this option is not suitable for people who want to do it as an excuse to stay.
Another way to invest in Austria is by investing in chain restaurants, or franchise. Investing in Austria through Franchise requires at least EUR 100,000 in capital. You must apply for Austria residency in order to be able to invest in chain restaurants such as Subway, Burger King and McDonald’s and so on with a high profitability. For example, Subway monthly profit is between 5 and 10 thousand euros, which is much higher in McDonald’s. It should be noted, however, that the establishment of the McDonalds Branch also requires more capital.
Residence of wealthy foreigners or residence through financial ability is one of the many ways of investing in Austria. If you are planning to obtain a residence permit and ultimately citizenship through this method, you can contact the Malekpour Consulting Agency experts. You just need to show that you have € 22,000 for each family member and also have a monthly income of around 2500-3000 euros. This article is protected by copyright laws and any distribution is prohibited by Malekpour Consulting Agency.
In this section, we look at the economic growth and tax rates in Austria in recent years:
GDP:
Gross domestic product is one of a variety of economic measures. Gross domestic product measures the value of the goods and services produced by a country over a given period (one year). In the chart below, as you see, GDP in Austria is 2.3 in 2018. Austria, as it seems, has experienced a negative rate of gross domestic product.
Austrian residency by asylum
Asylum is a difficult and risky way and is not usually recommended as a way of immigration. The Austria is a member of the Geneva Convention. The Geneva Convention was concluded after World War II between several countries for the purpose that if a person in his own country was at risk (life, financial, etc.) be able to join the treaty and to reside in that country in order to maintain his security. The destination country is obliged to provide the asylum seeker with a place of sleep (emphasis being placed on sleeping, not House, and food, etc). It is worth mentioning that it is essential for the asylum seeker to be investigated in the courts of the country concerned and the court decides whether to filed claims are real or is it just an excuse for residency. It should be noted that the Malekpour Consulting Agency and the Austrian MIE Advisory Institute have no services and advice on obtaining German passports through asylum.
Austrian residency and living costs in Austria
Cost of living in Austria is 67.93% higher than in Iran (aggregate data for all cities, rent is not taken into account). Rent in Austria is 81.41% higher than in Iran (average data for all cities).
Cost of living in Austria differs in different cities, for example, the cost of living in Vienna is more expensive than other cities. In Austria, food is supplied at an affordable price, and it would be the cheapest way to cook your own food. Below is a list of living costs in Austria.
Austrian residency and Austrian citizenship
Acquiring citizenship and residence in Austria through adherence and integration has obligated criteria to be met:
- Generally ten years of legal residence in Austria, with a residence permit of 5 years.
- No criminal records
- Lack of prosecution and accusation
- No administrative penalty
- Appropriate insurance and tax records
- Knowledge of German and acquaintance with the political and historical system of Austria
- Renouncing current citizenship
Dual citizenship in Austria: In general, dual citizenship is not acceptable in Austria unless the person at birth has two nationalities.
Loss of Austrian Citizenship: If an Austrian citizen voluntarily acquires citizenship and citizenship of another country, he will lose Austrian citizenship. Also, if a person is entered into another country’s military system, he will lose his Austrian nationality.