What does the Art 50 EUV card look like?

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, […]

I have my Art 50 EUV card. If my employment circumstances change, do I need to do anything?

Holders of the 5-year EUV card are not required to inform the competent residence authorities if they e.g. change from private person status to employee or from employee to self-employee or similar changes. However, they are required to inform the authorities at some stage in the event that NONE of these statuses apply to them […]

The Austrian authorities have notified me that my benefits will be suspended until I can prove that I am legally resident. What can I do?

Note: this FAQ only applies for British Citizens who were legally resident in Austria before 1 January 2021. British in Austria has received several reports from around Austria from British citizens, 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 […]

My Art 50 EUV card covering letter contains a section about “Rechtsmittelbelehrung” Do I need to do anything?

Note: this FAQ most commonly affects applications in Vienna, where 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 […]

Can the Art 50 EUV card be used as a travel document?

No. 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 […]

I applied in early January 2021, why is my Art 50 EUV card post-dated?

The validity of 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 […]

What is the legal basis for the taking of fingerprints?

A number of British citizens in Austria have mentioned that they were surprised about fingerprints being taken when they applied for 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 […]

What kinds of extra documentation requests have been received by applicants from MA35?

Some applicants have been asked to provide further documentation after their initial appointment with MA35Magistratsabteilung 35 Residency and citizenship issues in Vienna are handled by Magistratsabteilung 35 (MA35). It has several offices in Vienna and where you need to go depends on whether or not you are an EU citizen (you go to one or […]

What should frontier workers living in Austria working in Liechtenstein bear in mind?

British citizens working for companies in Liechtenstein who are resident in Austria should bear the following in mind: Prior to the end of the transition periodTransition Period The transition period (also referred to as the implementation period) is the period following the UK’s departure from the European Union (on 31.01.2020) until the end of 2020. […]

I have 5 years legal residency but couldn’t get an appointment in 2020. Can I still get a 10 year Art 50 EUV card?

I have reached 5 years legal residence, but couldn’t get an appointment for the necessary residency permit under EU law before the end of 2020. Is it still possible to get a 10 year Art 50 EUVAufenthaltstitel "Artikel 50 EUV" The Aufenthaltstitel “Art 50 EUV” is a residency title to be issued to British citizens […]