Where can I find The Withdrawal Agreement text?

The EU has it here for all to see. On that page are also some explanatory notes. Warning : It is over 500 pages long. If you find that too daunting, our mother group British in Europe has some great guides to the WA

Who qualifies for social assistance?

To summarise http://bit.ly/ATsocialassistance – mentioned in our flowchart about residence, unrestricted qualification for social assistance (Anspruch auf Leistungen der Sozialhilfe) for foreign citizens in Austria is only possible for citizens of EU Member States or EEA Signatory States who have a claim to social assistance or minimum benefits if they have been employed in Austria […]

Delays at the Passport Office

(Information as of 10th October 2020) We were assured that the backlog has now been cleared and the system is working efficiently again Anyone who was forced to buy an Emergency Travel DocumentEmergency Travel Document The Emergency Travel Document (sometimes also called an Emergency Passport) is issued for British citizens abroad who need to travel […]

Current freedom of movement rules

An explanation of the current rules of freedom of movement will be helpful to many people: EU citizens are entitled to enter without a visa. They have the right to stay in the Federal territory for a period of three months. This is regulated in the Foreign Police Act (FPG). Employed persons (employees, self-employed persons, […]

Once you have your Article 50 EUV card

Absence from Austria: With the 5-year card you are entitled to be abroad for up to 6 months each year (although there are circumstances such as being sent abroad by your employer, a serious healthSozialministerium The Austrian Ministry of Social Affairs, Health, Care and Consumer Protection is responsible for the following fields: The health care […]

Hauptwohnsitz/Nebenwohnsitz

There will be a clear distinction in most cases: If your house in Austria is registered as your NebenwohnsitzZweitwohnsitz Secondary places of residence (e.g. holiday homes that you spend some time in yourself, pied-à-terres, granny flats) are known as Zweitwohnsitze (in legal terms) or Nebenwohnsitze (in common parlance). While you may reside at a secondary […]

I’ve always had a job here but now I’ve lost it due to the COVID-19 situation. How does this affect me regarding the application for the Article 50 EUV card?

If you have 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 […]

I’m retired with a UK pension and I’m worried since my income is below the income requirement. Help me!

Your UK pension will be considered as your income. If you have been here for more than 5 years than you can apply for 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 […]

What can we do to prepare?

Continue to keep in touch with one another: Social media and support groups: British in Austria on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/BritishAustria British in Austria blog https://www.britishinaustria.net UK Citizens in Austria https://ukcitizensinaustria.wordpress.com Active local groups such as English Speakers in Salzburg https://www.facebook.com/groups/english.salzburg UK government: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/living-in-austria Homepage of the Federal Chancellery: https://www.bundeskanzleramt.gv.at/en/topics/brexit.html Ensure that your passport is in order. […]

What do I need to bring with me to my Article 50 EUV appointment?

If you have a 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 […]