🇦🇹 Austria · Researcher
Mobile Researcher — Forscher-Mobilität from another EU Member State (§ 61 NAG) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €1,308 |
| Minimum annual salary | €3,000 |
| Proof of savings | €10,000 |
| Minimum investment | €5,000 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Work experience | 2+ years |
| Education | phd |
| Language level | B1 |
| Age range | 18–65 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €218 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 24 months.
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://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/migration-and-asylum/eu-immigration-portal/researcher-austria_en.
- Typical processing: ~60 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €1,308.
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
Proof of savings
Minimum investment
Job offer
Employer sponsor
Work experience
Education
Language level
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.