Summary overview
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Visa C or D |
Settlement permit - |
Confirmation of guaranteed work |
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Application |
only abroad at embassy or consulate visa D and visa C “Employment” only from Austrian representative bodies visa C possibly with Schengen partners representing Austria |
generally abroad; persons allowed to enter Austria without a visa may apply also in Austria if they have lawfully entered Austria and are staying lawfully in Austria
application may also be filed in Austria by the employer, if employed activity is planned |
always by employer/in Austria |
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Validity |
visa C: max. 3 months visa D: 91 days to 6 months |
12 months and/or under certain conditions 3 years or unlimited (permanent residence – EU) |
12 months |
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Extension |
Possible only in exceptional cases and in defined circumstances in Austria |
possible in Austria |
possible in Austria |
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Family members |
only with separate visa |
family reunion possible; generally dependent on available quota |
employment permit only in exceptional cases |