Austria•EuropeSettlement Permit - Special Cases of Gainful Employment
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
Residence permit for specialized professionals (journalists, professors, international school teachers, media correspondents). Issued for 12 months, renewable.
This permit category covers specialized professional roles such as foreign media correspondents, university professors, international school teachers, and other key professionals whose expertise benefits Austria.
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Requirements
Personal
Criminal Record Policy
case_by_case
Professional
Required Skills
Language
German
Basic
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Passport photos
2 recent photographs
Professional credentials
Degrees, certifications, publications
Employment contract
From recognized organization
Professional references
CV
Detailed professional history
Health insurance
Comprehensive Austrian coverage
Proof of accommodation
Criminal record certificate
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Advantages
- Streamlined pathway for specialists
- Recognizes professional expertise
- Annual renewal possible
- Family reunification allowed
- Path to permanent residency
Considerations
- Limited to specific professions
- Requires special category approval
- Annual renewal required
- Tied to approved role
Application Process
Professional qualification
Demonstrate expertise in specialized field
Employment offer
Secure position with recognized organization
Gather documentation
Professional credentials and employment contract
Apply at authority
Submit to competent residence authority
Professional assessment
Review of professional qualifications
Processing
Authority reviews application (8 weeks)
Receive permit
Settlement permit issued for 12 months
Application Forms
Special Cases Settlement Permit Application
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