Research / Scientist in Austria
One documented route of this kind in Austria, with its conditions, documents, official government fees and process.
Settlement Permit - Researcher / Researcher-Mobility
Settlement permit for researchers with a hosting agreement from a certified Austrian research facility, including intra-EU mobility variant.
- Processing time
- Within 6-month ceiling; mobility cases faster for intra-EU transfers
- Validity
- 2 years, renewable once for 1 year (job-search/company formation)
- Language requirement
- None for issuance
- Permanent residence
- RWR Card plus after 2 years; Long-term Resident-EU after 5 years
- Citizenship
- Generally 10 years (6 with B2/integration)
Requirements
- Hosting/admission agreement with a certified research facility
- Valid passport, health insurance, subsistence
- Accommodation (exempt for Researcher-Mobility)
Required Documents
- Hosting/admission agreement with a certified research facility required
- Valid passport and photo required
- Health insurance and subsistence proof required
Official fees
- Application fee 218 EUR
Process Steps
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1
Obtain hosting agreement
The research facility issues a hosting agreement.
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2
Lodge application
Lodge the application.
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3
Permit issued
Permit issued for 2 years, renewable once for 1 year.
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4
Convert
Convert to RWR Card plus after 2 years.