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Austria

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Overview

Capital

Vienna

Currency

EUR

Continent

Europe

Entry requirements

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Popular 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

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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.

  • Red-White-Red Card

    Duration: 2 years, renewable

    Skilled workers, key workers, or graduates of Austrian universities

  • EU Blue Card

    Duration: 2 years, renewable

    Highly qualified non-EU workers with a job offer meeting salary threshold

  • Digital Nomad Visa (Non-EU)

    Duration: 6 months

    Remote workers employed by non-Austrian companies

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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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Useful Services

Wise

Manage money in EUR with low fees and the real exchange rate.

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World Nomads

Travel and health insurance for your move to Austria.

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