Austria's permanent-residence status for non-EU nationals after five years of continuous lawful residence. Before you apply you must complete Module 2 of the Integration Agreement, which includes a German-language and integration requirement. It grants near-equal treatment with Austrian nationals and the right to move to other EU states under certain conditions.
Non-EU nationals with five years of continuous, lawful residence in Austria.
Our licensed advisors assess your eligibility, build a strategy to strengthen your application, and manage the process end to end, so you submit a complete, competitive application with confidence.
Family Reunification lets the spouse, registered partner and minor children of a settled resident or Austrian citizen join them. Most adult applicants need basic German (A1) before arriving, and some categories are subject to annual quotas.
Long-Term Residence — EU is Austria's permanent-residence status for non-EU nationals after five years of continuous lawful residence. Before applying you must complete Module 2 of the Integration Agreement, which includes a German-language requirement.
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