Austria•EuropeUp to 8 weeks
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The Residence Permit – Researcher Mobility is designed for third-country nationals who already possess a valid 'Researcher' residence title from another EU member state, excluding Ireland and Denmark. This permit facilitates the mobility of highly skilled scientific personnel within the European Union, allowing them to conduct research in Austria for periods exceeding 180 days within a 360-day timeframe. It streamlines the process for researchers who need to continue their scientific work at an Austrian research institution, ensuring that their mobility does not hinder their ongoing academic or professional projects.
Applicants must provide a hosting agreement with a certified Austrian research institution and demonstrate that they possess the necessary qualifications, such as a doctoral degree or a university degree that grants access to PhD programs. The permit allows the holder to pursue research activities immediately upon meeting the necessary documentation requirements. The application fee for this residence permit is €218. It is an essential tool for fostering scientific collaboration and ensuring that international researchers can seamlessly integrate into the Austrian research landscape while maintaining their legal status within the broader EU framework.
Visas you can typically switch to from this status.
Must be a third-country national holding a valid 'Researcher' residence title from another EU member state (excluding Ireland and Denmark).
Must have a doctoral/PhD degree or a university degree allowing access to doctoral programs.
Must have a hosting agreement with a certified research institution in Austria.
Must prove sufficient financial resources to cover living costs.
Must have locally customary accommodation in Austria.
Must have health insurance covering all risks.
No threat to public order or security.
Education
doctorate or higher
Completed application form.
Valid travel document (passport).
Passport-sized photograph (not older than 6 months).
Valid residence title 'Researcher' from another EU member state.
Hosting agreement with an Austrian research institution.
Proof of academic qualifications (PhD or equivalent).
Proof of sufficient financial resources.
Proof of locally customary accommodation.
Proof of health insurance.
Police clearance certificate (for initial application).
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