Austria•Europe4 weeks – 6 months
€50 EUR
Varies by filing options
5 years
Renewable
Renewal
Renewable
Family
Dependents allowed
PR Pathway
Yes
Sponsor
No job offer needed
Work
Remote not required
Indefinite settlement for non-EU nationals with 5+ years continuous lawful residence, requiring B1 German and secure income for family reunification rights.
The EU Long-Term Residence Permit (Daueraufenthalt–EU) grants indefinite permanent status to non-EU nationals after five years of lawful residence in Austria. This permit recognizes successful integration into Austrian society, providing full labor market access, unrestricted work rights, and family reunification privileges for long-term residents seeking to formalize their settlement.
The residence card is issued for five-year periods and must be renewed; the underlying settlement status is indefinite. Applicants must complete Module 2 of the Integration Agreement (B1 German) before submission and demonstrate stable income of EUR 15,701+, comprehensive health insurance, and adequate accommodation. Processing takes 28–182 days. Spouses and dependent children may reunify.
This visa is ideal for skilled non-EU professionals or workers who have spent five years in Austria and seek permanent residency without employer sponsorship.
| Status type | Permanent / indefinite |
Five years of continuous, lawful residence in Austria with a valid residence permit.
Proof of a secure and regular income (sufficient to cover living expenses without recourse to social assistance).
Proof of health insurance covering all risks in Austria.
Proof of adequate accommodation (e.g., rental agreement or property deed).
Completion of Module 2 of the Integration Agreement (B1 level German language proficiency).
No threat to public order or security.
Min. Income
15,701 EUR/yr
Completed application form for the 'Daueraufenthalt – EU' permit.
Valid travel document (passport).
Recent passport photograph (not older than 6 months).
Proof of secure livelihood (e.g., pay slips, employment contracts, pension notices).
Proof of health insurance (e.g., social insurance data sheet or private policy).
Proof of adequate accommodation (e.g., rental contract, Meldezettel).
Certificate of completion of Module 2 of the Integration Agreement (B1 German).
Birth certificate and, if applicable, marriage/partnership/divorce certificates.
| Daueraufenthalt – EU Application Form (Form B, Section 7) | — |
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