Austria · Skilled Worker Visa
Aufenthaltsbewilligung — Volunteer / Social Service / Cross-border Worker (§§ 66, 67, 68 NAG)
Consolidated 'other temporary residence permits' row covering three short-form Aufenthaltsbewilligungen under the NAG 5t…
Consolidated 'other temporary residence permits' row covering three short-form Aufenthaltsbewilligungen under the NAG 5th Hauptstück: (1) § 66 NAG — Sozialdienstleistende (social service): max 1-year permit, NON-renewable, change-of-purpose prohibited, applicant must not have held this category in the previous 3 years; (2) § 67 NAG — Freiwilliger (Volunteer): for participants in the European Voluntary Service (Europäischer Freiwilligendienst per § 2 Abs 2 Freiwilligengesetz, BGBl. I 17/2012) exempted from AuslBG scope per § 1 Abs 2 lit j AuslBG; requires hosting-organisation agreement…
At a Glance
Eligibility Requirements
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Job Offer Required | Yes |
| Sponsorship Required | Yes |
| Health Insurance Required | No |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Aufenthaltsbewilligung — Volunteer / Social Service / Cross-border Worker (§§ 66, 67, 68 NAG)?
Consolidated 'other temporary residence permits' row covering three short-form Aufenthaltsbewilligungen under the NAG 5th Hauptstück: (1) § 66 NAG — Sozialdienstleistende (social service): max 1-year permit, NON-renewable, change-of-purpose prohibited, applicant must not have held this category in the previous 3 years; (2) § 67 NAG — Freiwilliger (Volunteer): for participants in the European Voluntary Service (Europäischer Freiwilligendienst per § 2 Abs 2 Freiwilligengesetz, BGBl. I 17/2012) exempted from AuslBG scope per § 1 Abs 2 lit j AuslBG; requires hosting-organisation agreement…
Are there alternative pathways to Austria?
Yes. Austria offers 32 other immigration pathways. Compare all options on our Austria country page.
What is the cost of living in Austria?
Monthly costs for a single person in city center: Vienna: €2,100/mo; Graz: €1,805/mo; Salzburg: €2,186/mo. These include rent, groceries, transport, and utilities.
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