Residence permit
Administrative authorisation to stay in Austria for a specific purpose.
Settlement and Residence Act
The Austrian law that governs many residence permits.
First application
The first application for a residence permit.
Renewal application
Application filed before the current permit expires.
Change of purpose
Application to change the residence purpose during lawful stay.
Means of support
Evidence of sufficient regular funds for the stay.
Health insurance
Evidence of sufficient health insurance cover in Austria.
Housing evidence
Evidence of suitable local accommodation.
Integration agreement module 1
Integration evidence that may matter for certain permits.
Integration agreement module 2
Further integration evidence, especially relevant for long term residence EU.
Red White Red Card
Residence permit for certain qualified employment in Austria.
Red White Red Card plus
Residence permit with broader labour market access after certain requirements.
EU Blue Card
Residence permit for highly qualified employment under special criteria.
Settlement permit
Residence permit for certain forms of settlement.
Residence authorisation
Residence permit for temporary residence purposes.
Family member
Person treated as a close relative for family reunification under the NAG.
Long term residence EU
Long term residence status after generally five years of lawful settlement.
In country application
Application that may exceptionally be filed in Austria.