Living in Austria
Europe — Expat guide for moving and living abroad
Country overview
Capital
Vienna
Currency
EUR
Continent
Europe
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Entry requirements
Check if your passport needs a visa for Austria.
Check visa requirementsPopular passport access to Austria
| Passport | Status | Max Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | Visa Free | — |
| Bulgaria | Visa Free | — |
| Croatia | Visa Free | — |
| Cyprus | Visa Free | — |
| Czechia | Visa Free | — |
| Denmark | Visa Free | — |
| Estonia | Visa Free | — |
| Finland | Visa Free | — |
| France | Visa Free | — |
| Germany | Visa Free | — |
Detailed visa guides for Austria
Monthly costs
Vienna
Rent (center)
1,100 EUR/mo
Groceries
300 EUR/mo
Transport
51 EUR/mo
Est. Monthly Total
1,651 EUR/mo
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Work permits
Austria offers a Digital Nomad / Freelance visa option.
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Red-White-Red Card
Duration: 2 years, renewable
Skilled workers, key workers, or graduates of Austrian universities
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EU Blue Card
Duration: 2 years, renewable
Highly qualified non-EU workers with a job offer meeting salary threshold
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Digital Nomad Visa (Non-EU)
Duration: 6 months
Remote workers employed by non-Austrian companies
Salary & tax
Income Tax Range
0% – 55%
Social Security (Employee)
0.18%
Approximate employee social security contributions including pension, health, and unemployment insurance.
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Insurance
SafetyWing
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Airalo
Austria eSIM data plans from $4.50. Activate before you land — no SIM swap.
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