🇦🇹 Austria · Cultural Exchange
Volunteers — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €1,308 |
| Minimum annual salary | €1,308 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Language level | B1 |
| Health insurance | Required (valid in-country) |
Documents
- Evidence of working for an Organisation in the Framework of the European Voluntary Service must be provided
- A liability declaration from the Sponsor Organisation the volunteer is working for must be provided
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/temporary-residence/.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €1,308.
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
https://www.migration.gv.at/en/types-of-immigration/temporary-residence/ · verified 2026-06-22
Minimum annual salary
https://www.migration.gv.at/en/types-of-immigration/temporary-residence/ · verified 2026-06-22
Job offer
https://www.migration.gv.at/en/types-of-immigration/temporary-residence/ · verified 2026-06-22
Employer sponsor
https://www.migration.gv.at/en/types-of-immigration/temporary-residence/ · verified 2026-06-22
Language level
https://www.migration.gv.at/en/types-of-immigration/temporary-residence/ · verified 2026-06-22
Health insurance
“The applicant must have health insurance coverage providing benefits in Austria.”
https://www.migration.gv.at/en/types-of-immigration/temporary-residence/ · verified 2026-06-22
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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.