Austria•EuropeResidence Permit - Seconded Employee
At a Glance
Processing Time
56 days
Application Fee
Free
Stay Duration
Up to 1 year
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Residence permit for posted/seconded employees working in Austria for 6+ months for foreign employers. Covers service providers and employees posted to Austrian contractors. Issued for permit duration.
The Seconded Employee permit covers workers temporarily posted to Austria by foreign employers for contract performance or corporate training. This includes service providers and intra-company trainees.
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Requirements
Personal
Passport Validity
3 months
Criminal Record Policy
Clean record required
Professional
Required Skills
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Passport photos
2 recent photographs
Posting/secondment letter
From foreign employer
Service contract
Between foreign employer and Austrian contractor
Employment contract
Terms of employment during posting
Health insurance
Proof of accommodation
Sponsor Documents
Posting notification
From foreign employer
Service contract
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Advantages
- Clear temporary posting pathway
- No independent business required
- Relatively straightforward process
- EU framework available
Considerations
- Family members cannot join
- Limited to posting duration
- Temporary status only
- No pathway to residency
Application Process
Secondment arrangement
Foreign employer posts employee to Austria for 6+ months
Service contract
Or corporate group transfer arrangement
Prepare documents
Gather employment and posting documentation
Employer applies
Employer submits application to residence authority
Or personal application
Employee applies at consulate if required
Processing
Authority reviews (8 weeks)
Receive permit
Seconded employee permit issued
Application Forms
Seconded Employee Residence Permit Application
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