What will the “Art 50 EUV” residency title allow me to do? What will I be able to do in the future?

The “Art 50 EUVAufenthaltstitel "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, […]

Can returning seasonal workers access hardship funds or unemployment money from Austria?

Having worked in the resort until lockdown in March and returning in October to self-isolate in time for the anticipated resort opening, my job fell through and they will probably have to lay me and others off until the New Year. Can I work from January onwards? (ie. after the end of the transition periodTransition […]

I’ve been in Vienna for 4 years, studying and working, will I be able to get an Art 50 EUV card?

If you have been living in Austria for less than 5 years, you will be eligible for an Art 50 EUVAufenthaltstitel "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 […]

Can short-term employment contracts be used as proof for Art 50 EUV card applications?

This issue has been passed on to the Austrian authorities for further clarification. (Update 30.12.2020 – no response received)

What is the minimum number of employment hours required for the Article 50 EUV card?

There is no published minimum income or number of hours. When applying 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 […]

Do I need to nostrify / convert UK degrees and/or professional qualifications?

The recognition of academic degrees is not affected by the UK leaving the EU. If you didn’t apply before the end of 2020 for recognition of any professional qualifications in regulated professions (such as teaching, law, nursing, etc), it is probably too late. Useful Links

I live in a neighbouring EU country and commute to Austria for work, what will I have to do?

British citizens holding permanent residence in a neighbouring country and working in Austria, commuting on a daily/weekly basis, in particular on cross-border contracts already classed as EU cross-border commuters, will continue to be recognised as such and won’t need work permits to continue this arrangement after 31 December 2020 as UK cross-border or “frontier” workers […]

How many hours are there in the full-time working week?

Normalarbeitszeit is fixed as 40 hours per week (i.e. 5 x 8 hours). However, many collective wage agreements are based on a 38.5 hour working week (especially in metal processing industries).

What is a regulated profession?

A regulated profession is one where a qualification or certificate of proficiency is required. These include e.g.: healthSozialministerium The Austrian Ministry of Social Affairs, Health, Care and Consumer Protection is responsible for the following fields: The health care system Initiatives for people with disabilities Consumer protection Public health and medical issues Care and support The […]