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Finding a job in the Austrian countryside
The Austrian Dorf is similar to other global rural communities: it's tricky to find work, but with a bit of flexibility, it's 100%...

Graham Crewe
Dec 31, 20221 min read


Flea markets
Find a flea market near you. This website will show you all those coming up in your local area in the next 14 days:...

Graham Crewe
Dec 30, 20221 min read


Finding a doctor
If you're looking for a doctor in Austria, this is a great place to start: it allows you to search for doctors filtering for your...

Graham Crewe
Dec 28, 20221 min read


Selling your car in Austria
What do you need to know before you sell a car in Austria? This information will also be useful to buyers.

Graham Crewe
Dec 25, 20222 min read


Importing a car into Austria
How to import a car into Austria and what to consider when doing so

Graham Crewe
Dec 24, 20224 min read


If we move house in Austria do we need to change the car licence plate?
In general you have just one week to notify the authorities of a change of address. But there are three scenarios: If the area code...

Graham Crewe
Dec 22, 20221 min read


Child seats in cars
Drivers must ensure that children under the age of 14 AND under 135 cm tall are secured in the vehicle using a suitable restraint system...

Graham Crewe
Dec 22, 20221 min read


Do I need to exchange my foreign driving licence for an Austrian one?
The answer to this question depends on whether you have a licence issued by a European Economic Area (EEA) country or not. The EEA...

Graham Crewe
Dec 22, 20222 min read


Car roadworthiness: The "§57a" Pickerl
What is the law regarding the road worthiness "Pickerl" for cars, mopeds and motorbikes?

Graham Crewe
Dec 21, 20221 min read


Launching a start-up in Austria
Start-up and innovation services for entrepreneurs and businesses throughout Austria

Graham Crewe
Dec 18, 20221 min read


Rented accommodation: Agents' fees
From 1 July 2023, estate agent fees can no longer be passed on by the landlord to the tenant. A landlord who rents out an apartment...

Graham Crewe
Dec 18, 20221 min read


Out-of-hours doctor (Ärztenotdienst 141)
Why is it that illnesses always start just after the doctor’s closes on a Friday? You can always call 141 to be connected to the medical...

Graham Crewe
Dec 18, 20221 min read


It's out of hours and I need a pharmacy...
There is a rota of pharmacies that are open at night, at weekends and on public holidays throughout Austria. See: https://apo24.at

Graham Crewe
Dec 18, 20221 min read


Bank payment slips: Zahlungsanweisungen/Überweisungen
Question I need to transfer some money to a person in Austria and the clerk told me yesterday to figure out myself what to write on the...

Graham Crewe
Dec 18, 20221 min read


Mtop: Assisting qualified refugees and third party nationals to connect with employers
Are you a refugee or third country national who is struggling to access the Austrian labour market? Mtop has a programme to help you.

Graham Crewe
Dec 17, 20221 min read


Looking for a job in Austria?
Tips to help you find a job in Austria.

Graham Crewe
Dec 16, 20221 min read


Public holidays, school holidays
One thing that catches out both newcomers and longer term residents in Austria is public holidays. There are quite a few of them but some...

Graham Crewe
Dec 16, 20222 min read


Getting an Austrian driving licence
Question Does anyone know the process of obtaining a driving licence in Austria? Answer There is an excellent guide by Expatica.com which...

Graham Crewe
Dec 15, 20221 min read


The laws you didn't know existed
We all fall foul of laws we didn't know about here in Austria. There is a list of them by local area arranged by province. Whether it's...

Graham Crewe
Dec 13, 20221 min read


The law in Austria regarding au pair work
Don't be exploited: Information about the law relating to au pairs in Austria.

Graham Crewe
Dec 13, 20227 min read
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