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GIS: The Austrian TV licence fee [archive]
Do I have to pay the TV licence fee in Austria?

Graham Crewe
Jan 30, 20234 min read


Explainer: The Dienstleistungsscheck (DLS) system
This article about the Dienstleistungsscheck ("Household Services Vouchers" in English) is based on secondary research using the sources...

Graham Crewe
Jan 27, 20234 min read


What's the difference between a visa and a residence permit?
The difference between a visa and a residence permit in Austria.

Graham Crewe
Jan 24, 20231 min read


Welcome services for new arrivals in Austria
Free Advice Services in English There are several national and provincial services that can offer advice to people in English who want to...

Graham Crewe
Jan 21, 20231 min read


Where to start your search for Higher Education studies in Austria
Many group members are looking from abroad for a place at an Austrian university, either for undergraduate or post-graduate study....

Graham Crewe
Jan 18, 20232 min read


Hiring employees - the right way
The WKÖ has produced a 50-page information booklet in English for employers about the treatment of employees and prospective employees....

Graham Crewe
Jan 15, 20231 min read


National service in Austria (military and civilian service)
This FAQ article is intended to serve as an overview for those looking to find out more about Austrian national service. It is...

Graham Crewe
Jan 15, 20233 min read


How long can I drive with my foreign (EU) number plates when I move to Austria?
The answer is that you don't have long! One month if it's your vehicle and you move your main residence to Austria. You (and the police!)...

Graham Crewe
Jan 12, 20231 min read


Myth busting: Dual citizenship in Austria
Is it true that a child with Austrian dual citizenship has to give one citizenship up when they reach 18? NO!

Graham Crewe
Jan 9, 20232 min read


Working as a digital nomad in Austria
Question: Is it possible to work as a digital nomad in Austria It seems that everyone is talking about digital nomads at the moment....

Graham Crewe
Jan 9, 20235 min read


Red-White-Red Cards: Accepting a job outside Austria
If someone with an RWR card takes a job in Germany for example, how long is it before the RWR card gets cancelled and the associated family

Graham Crewe
Jan 9, 20231 min read


Borrow a cargo bike for free!
There is a great website for finding a cargo bike to borrow/rent wherever you are in Austria. Rental is often free or for a donation...

Graham Crewe
Jan 8, 20231 min read


Recognition of qualifications and studies
Those moving to Austria to work generally need to have their qualifications from educational institutions in other countries recognised....

Graham Crewe
Jan 7, 20231 min read


Mobile phone guide
Everything you need to know about Austrian mobile phone networks.

Keith Davies
Jan 6, 20234 min read


ID Austria/Handy-Signatur/digital driving licence
How do obtain a digital driving licence

Graham Crewe
Jan 4, 20234 min read


The law regarding snow clearing
In towns and cities property owners are responsible for clearing snow from pavements, footpaths and steps within 3 metres of their...

Graham Crewe
Jan 4, 20231 min read


Useful information for immigrants
This resource, from the Advice Centre for Migrants, might be useful to anyone in the group who is a migrant working in Austria - i.e....

Graham Crewe
Dec 31, 20221 min read


Moving to Austria from another EU country
If you move to Austria from another EU country you have 4 months (Austria gives you an additional month beyond the EU minimum of 3) to...

Graham Crewe
Dec 31, 20222 min read


The law regarding pet ownership in Austria
Austria is stricter than many countries with regard to pet ownership. Make sure you research properly before buying any sort of pet. Laws...

Graham Crewe
Dec 31, 20221 min read


Applying for a job - "Third country nationals" (non-EU citizens)
Are you a "third country national" (from a non-EU country, including the UK) looking for work? Keith Hill has made this excellent diagram...

Graham Crewe
Dec 31, 20221 min read
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