🇦🇹 Austria · Artist Entertainer
Niederlassungsbewilligung — Künstler (Artist) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €2,617 |
| Minimum annual salary | EUR 2,617 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Language level | A1 |
| Health insurance | Required (valid in-country) |
| Age range | 14–100 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €218 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 24 months.
Documents
- For employment: declaration of the employer according to the 'Ausländerbeschäftigungsgesetz'
- For self-employment: a contract
- Proof of an artistic education or description of former artistic works
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.migration.gv.at/en/types-of-immigration/permanent-immigration/other-forms-of-settlement.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €2,617.
Do I need health insurance?
Yes — valid health insurance in the country is required.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Minimum monthly income
Minimum annual salary
Job offer
Language level
Health insurance
“The third-country national must have health insurance coverage, providing benefits in Austria and covering all risks.”
Age range
Application fee
Open to all nationalities
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-22.