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Mobile Researcher — Forscher-Mobilität from another EU Member State (§ 61 NAG) — requirements, costs & how to apply

Official source Updated 2026-06-22 · Government page ↗

Who is eligible

Minimum monthly income€1,308
Minimum annual salary€3,000
Proof of savings€10,000
Minimum investment€5,000
Job offerRequired
Employer sponsorRequired
Work experience2+ years
Educationphd
Language levelB1
Age range18–65

Costs

Application / consular fee€218

Duration & renewal

Initial stay: 24 months.

Who can apply

Open to all nationalities.

How to apply

  1. Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
  2. Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/migration-and-asylum/eu-immigration-portal/researcher-austria_en.
  3. 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.

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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.

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