- Everybody in your household has to apply for the Article 50 EUV cardAufenthaltstitel "Artikel 50 EUV" The Aufenthaltstitel "Art 50 EUV" is a residency title to be issued to British citizens from the end of the transition period. Its name is derived from Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union. The "Titel" refers to the document or card itself, and not the right, or permission that it confirms. before the end of 2021. Even new-born babies will need a completed form.
- To find out where you need to apply, there is an online tool at https://www.help.gv.at/Portal.Node/hlpd/public/content/behoerden.html
- There may be an online appointment system in the office you need to attend – check online
- The cost of the 5-year card hasn’t yet been fixed but will be around €60.
- The cost of the 10-year card hasn’t yet been fixed but will be free if you already have your BdesD (or equvalent perment residency from before 1995). Otherwise it will be around €70.
- Your fingerprints will be taken.
- Everybody who is claiming the Article 50 EUV card should have one of the following:
- An AnmeldebescheinigungAnmeldebescheinigung Every EU citizen who intends to stay longer than 3 months, must apply for the Anmeldebescheinigung within 4 months of first arrival in Austria. This is essentially a snap-shot of your status at that time, and confirms you have fulfilled the conditions to stay in Austria for longer. Your residence is still subject to certain rules. Note: British Citizens could only apply for the Anmeldebescheinigung until the end of the transition period (31.12.2020) (required after 3 months living in Austria)
- the Bescheinigung des DaueraufenthaltsBescheinigung des Daueraufenthalts für EWR Bürger This is the document you can apply for after 5 years' continuous and legal residency in Austria. It confirms that you have the right to permanent residency under EU rules as an EU citizen. It requires you to provide proof of residency, employment or sufficient financial resources, and all-risks medical and health insurance cover. Holders of this document are guaranteed the Article 50 EUV card via a quick and easy process in 2021. Note: British Citizens could only apply for the Bescheinigung des Daueraufenthalts until the end of the transition period (31.12.2020) (available for those who have paid social insurance payments continuously for 5 years)
- Only if you moved to Austria before 1/1/2006: A MeldezettelMeldezettel Austria requires everyone living in Austria (both Austrians and foreigners) to register their place(s) of residence with the local authorities. The confirmation of this registration is called a Meldebestätigung (EN: confirmation of registration), although it is still affectionately known to many by its former name (the Meldezettel). This is done at your Meldeamt in the Gemeinde or Bezirk you live in. You are required to do your registration within three days of arrival. It is important to do this also because your qualification for permanent residence starts to run from the point of your registration./MeldebestätigungMeldezettel Austria requires everyone living in Austria (both Austrians and foreigners) to register their place(s) of residence with the local authorities. The confirmation of this registration is called a Meldebestätigung (EN: confirmation of registration), although it is still affectionately known to many by its former name (the Meldezettel). This is done at your Meldeamt in the Gemeinde or Bezirk you live in. You are required to do your registration within three days of arrival. It is important to do this also because your qualification for permanent residence starts to run from the point of your registration.
Note: It will not be a problem if your status has changed since obtaining the document in #9 – e.g. between working, self-employed, geringfügiggeringfügig Geringfügige Beschäftigung (marginal employment) relates to low income employment, for which certain conditions and restrictions apply. Someone employed as "geringfügig" has a maximum monthly income of € 460.66 per month. It applies to part-time, season or casual employment relationships, and from an employer's perspective has lower ancillary costs., student and retired.
Note also: Even if a British national doesn’t have a document (in particular an Anmeldebescheinigung) but fulfils the requirements for one, he or she will be covered under the Withdrawal AgreementWithdrawal Agreement The Withdrawal Agreement sets out the terms of the UK’s withdrawal from the EU and provides for a deal on citizens’ rights. It sets out a transition period which lasts until 31 December 2020. During this time you can continue to live, work and study in the EU broadly as you did before 31 January 2020. If you are resident in Austria at the end of the transition period, you will be covered by the Withdrawal Agreement, and your rights will be protected for as long as you remain resident in Austria. Any rights that are not covered by the Withdrawal Agreement will be the subject of future negotiations. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-withdrawal-agreement-and-political-declaration . So whether you forgot to apply, had applied but now lost the document or the document was destroyed or stolen, you are still covered by the Withdrawal Agreement and can continue to live and work in Austria as long as you fulfil the criteria for freedom of movement under EU law (see FAQ:Current freedom of movement rules).