Austria•EuropeLong-Term Resident - EU
At a Glance
Processing Time
56-84 days
Application Fee
210 EUR
Stay Duration
5 years
Renewable
Varies
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Permanent EU residence status for third-country nationals after 5 years continuous residence. Grants unrestricted labour market access. Valid 5 years, renewable indefinitely.
Long-Term Resident EU status represents permanent residency in Austria, achieved after 5 continuous years of legal residence. Holders gain unrestricted labour market access and freedom of movement within the EU/EEA.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Income
15,700 EUR
per year
Personal
Passport Validity
3 months
Criminal Record Policy
Clean record required
Education
none or higher
Professional
Experience
5 years of continuous legal residence in Austria+ years
Required Skills
Language
N/A
Excluded Nationalities
Citizens of the following countries are not eligible: AT, BE, BG, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GR, HR, HU, IE, IT, LT, LU, LV, MT, NL, PL, PT, RO, SE, SI, SK, IS, LI, NO, CH
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Proof of 5-year residence
All residence permits or registration documents
German B1 certificate
ÖIF Integration Exam or equivalent
Health insurance
Continuous coverage proof
No criminal record
Certificate of good conduct
Employment/income proof
Stable residence demonstration
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Advantages
- Permanent EU residence status
- Unrestricted labour market access
- EU/EEA mobility rights
- Indefinite renewal
- Gateway to citizenship after 10 years
Considerations
- Requires 5 years prior residence
- B1 German required
- Absence limits (12 months)
- Must maintain good conduct
Application Process
5-year residence
Maintain continuous residence in Austria for 5 years
Valid permits
Hold valid residence permits throughout period
German language
Achieve B1 level German proficiency
Integration exam
Pass ÖIF B1 Integration Exam
Prepare application
Gather all documentation
Apply at authority
Submit to residence authority
Processing
Authority reviews (8-12 weeks)
Receive status
Long-Term Resident EU status granted
Application Forms
Long-Term Resident EU Application
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