Austria•Europe1 month
€218 EUR
Varies by filing options
1 year per grant (renewable)
Renewable
Renewal
Renewable
Family
Dependents allowed
PR Pathway
None
Sponsor
No job offer needed
Work
Remote not required
Renewable residence permit for third-country nationals with permanent residence in neighboring countries, enabling employment in Austrian border districts for 1 year per grant.
The Residence Permit – Cross-Border Commuter is for third-country nationals with permanent residence in a neighboring country who work in designated Austrian border districts. Applicants must hold unrestricted labor market access in their residence country and secure a binding employment contract with an Austrian employer in a qualifying border region.
The permit is issued for one year and renewable if employment continues. An application fee of €218 applies; processing takes up to 30 days. Spouses gain no work authorization, and family members cannot obtain derived permits. AMS labor market approval is required.
This visa is ideal for skilled workers based in neighboring countries who seek regular cross-border employment in Austrian border regions without relocating permanently.
Must be a third-country national holding a permanent residence permit in a neighboring country with unrestricted labor market access.
Must maintain a primary residence in that neighboring country.
Must have a binding employment contract with an employer located in an Austrian border district or specific statutory city (Innsbruck, Salzburg, Klagenfurt, Villach).
Must have a positive labor market opinion from the Public Employment Service (AMS) for the specific district.
Must have health insurance covering all risks.
No threat to public order or security.
Completed application form.
Valid travel document (passport).
Passport-sized photograph (not older than 6 months).
Proof of permanent residence permit in the neighboring country.
Employer's declaration and detailed job description.
Binding employment contract.
Police clearance certificate (not older than 3 months).
Proof of health insurance.
Proof of locally customary accommodation in the neighboring country.
| Antrag Aufenthaltsbewilligung Grenzgänger Official application form for the cross-border commuter residence permit (Aufenthaltsbewilligung – Grenzgänger), including employer declaration template | Fill online |
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