🇦🇹 Austria · Employer-sponsored work
Seconded employee — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €1,308 |
| Minimum annual salary | EUR 15,500 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Health insurance | Required (valid in-country) |
| Age range | 18–24 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €218 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 6 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Documents
- Valid travel document
- Current photo of applicant
- Evidence of legal title to an accommodation (with some exceptions)
- Evidence of health insurance covering all risks and providing benefits in Austria
- Evidence of means of secure subsistence (e.g., pay slip, pay certificate, employment contracts, etc.)
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/.
- Typical processing: ~180 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €1,308.
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
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.
“AMS approval required: confirmation of employment or employment permit as seconded employee; employment longer than six months”
“página (hub de temporary residence) não declara se a via de seconded employee conduz a PR”
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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 2026-06-24.