Guides to Austrian residence
Each guide is written by Darya Melnik, checked against official Austrian pages and BRIDGES data, and dated. Start with the complete guide if you are new to the topic.
Austria Residence Permit for Financially Independent People in 2026: The Complete Guide
How the Austrian settlement permit without gainful employment works in 2026: EUR 2,616.78 a month of passive income, a quota place, German A1 before filing, no work, the family and the path to permanent residence.
How Much Income You Need for the Austrian Privatier Permit in 2026, and What It Costs
The 2026 income thresholds for Austria's settlement permit without employment, per person and per family, what counts as income, the EUR 218 fee and the other costs to plan for.
Applying for the Austrian Settlement Permit: Quota, Steps and Documents in 2026
How to apply for Austria's settlement permit without employment in 2026: filing in person at the embassy, the quota at the start of the year, the documents, German A1, deadlines after approval and extensions.
Austrian Residence for the Family: Spouse and Children on the Privatier Permit
How a spouse and children join Austria's settlement permit without employment in 2026: the higher income threshold, German A1 for adults, quota places, documents, and what is hard for parents.
Austrian Citizenship in 2026: The 10-Year Route, § 10(6) StbG and Taxes for Residents
How residence in Austria leads to long-term status and citizenship: Daueraufenthalt EU after 5 years, naturalisation after 10, the rare § 10(6) route for extraordinary achievements, and Austrian taxes in 2026.
Austria vs Spain, Portugal, Greece and Hungary: Which Residence Route Fits You
Austria's Privatier permit compared with Spain's non-lucrative visa, Portugal's D7, Greece's FIP and Hungary's guest investor permit: income, quota, language, work and the road to citizenship.