Overview
Identity, certificates, income, housing, insurance, translations and deadlines often decide speed and outcome.
Collect documents completely
Clarify translation and authentication
Document service and deadlines
NAG sections 11, 19, 20, 21 and 24
Documents are not a formality
Many proceedings fail because evidence is missing or not accepted.
Foreign certificates
Certificates may need translation, apostille or legalisation depending on the issuing state.
Make deadlines provable
Service, filing and submissions should be documented.
Frequently asked questions
Which documents are always needed?
It depends on the title. Passport, purpose, housing, insurance and means of support are frequent basics.
When do I need an apostille?
It depends on the issuing state and Austrian requirements.
Related pages
Next step: Check documents. This orientation does not replace review of the individual file.