Austria permanent residence route
1 current source-backed permanent residence pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.
This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.
Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-07-13
Current route records
| Route | Conditions | Effective or checked | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long-term Resident - EU | Applicants generally need five years of uninterrupted lawful residence in Austria, the general residence-title conditions and Module 2 of the Integration Agreement; the long-term status gives free labour-market access. | 2026-07-13 | Official source |
Can you work on this route?
Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.
| Route | Published work answer | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Long-term Resident - EU | The exact official route source states route conditions including: g the last five years without interruption, have fulfilled the general requirements and have completed Module 2 of the Integration Agreement . PLEASE NOTE: The residence title “long-term resident – EU” allows long-term settlement and free access to the labour market. The document shall be issued for the duration of five years. Fees: - Application fee: € 275 » mehr lesen 2262 Competent authority Competent first instance authorities shall be the local Provincial Governor’s Office or the duly authorised district administration bodies (District or Municipal Administrative Authorities). Local competence is governed by the (intended) domicile of the third-country national concerned. Any complaints against decisions by the competent first instance authorities shall be handled by the locally competent Provincial Administrative Court. The authority shall decide on applications without undue delay, but not later than within six months after receipt. Filing an application As a matter of principle, first applications for a residence title shall be filed with the competent Austrian consular representation (embassy | Official source |
| Long-term Resident - EU | The exact official route source states: g the last five years without interruption, have fulfilled the general requirements and have completed Module 2 of the Integration Agreement . PLEASE NOTE: The residence title “long-term resident – EU” allows long-term settlement and free access to the labour market. The document shall be issued for the duration of five years. Fees: - Application fee: € 275 » mehr lesen 2262 Competent authority Competent first instance authorities shall be the local Provincial Governor’s Office or the duly authorised district administration bodies (District or Municipal Administrative Authorities). Local competence is governed by the (intended) domicile of the third-country national concerned. Any complaints against decisions by the competent first instance authorities shall be handled by the locally competent Provincial Administrative Court. The authority shall decide on applications without undue delay, but not later than within six months after receipt. Filing an application As a matter of principle, first applications for a residence title shall be filed with the competent Austrian consular representation (embassy | Official source |
Official sources
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