Austria permanent residence

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

Each value as the authority publishes it, in the currency it charges.

Route	Fact	Value	Official source
Long-term Resident - EU	Application fee (term resident eu)	275 EUR	Official source
Long-term Resident - EU	Processing time (standard, legal maximum)	6 months	Official source
Long-term Resident - EU	Years of residence required (general)	5 years	Official source
Long-term Resident - EU	Language level required	B1 (German)	Official source
Long-term Resident - EU	Money to show	1,308.39 EUR	Official source
Long-term Resident - EU	Where to apply	in the country	Official source

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 official page states the work conditions for this route.	Official source