Austria•EuropeSettlement Permit
At a Glance
Processing Time
56 days
Application Fee
120 EUR
Stay Duration
12 months
Renewable
Yes
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
Long-term residence permit for third-country nationals intending permanent settlement in Austria. Requires adequate income and accommodation. Renewable annually.
The Settlement Permit is Austria's general long-term residence permit for third-country nationals planning permanent settlement. It requires demonstrating stable income, adequate housing, and compliance with Austrian regulations.
Annual Visa Allocation
450 visas per year
The quota is set annually by the Federal Government and distributed among the Austrian provinces (Länder). Once the quota for a province is exhausted, no further permits can be issued for that year.
No lottery system
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Income
14,615 EUR
per year
Minimum Savings
14,615 EUR
Personal
Criminal Record Policy
Clean record required
Language
German
Basic
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
Passport photos
2 recent photographs
Proof of income
Bank statements, employment contract (€1,274+/month)
Proof of accommodation
Rental contract or property deed
Health insurance
Comprehensive Austrian coverage
Criminal record certificate
Integration plan
Commitment to German language A1 level
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Advantages
- Renewable indefinitely
- Stable residence status
- Lower income requirement than some visas
- Can support family members
- Path to permanent residency after 5 years
Considerations
- Must maintain income requirement
- Adequate housing standard required
- Annual renewal necessary
- Criminal record restrictions
Application Process
Demonstrate stable residence
Show intention to settle permanently in Austria
Financial requirements
Prove income of €1,274+ monthly
Secure accommodation
Obtain housing meeting local standards
Health insurance
Comprehensive coverage from Austrian provider
Gather documents
Prepare all required documentation
Apply at residence authority
Submit to competent authority (or consulate if abroad)
Processing
Application reviewed (8 weeks)
Receive permit
Settlement permit issued for 12 months
Application Forms
Settlement Permit Application
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