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Austria's permanent-residence status for non-EU nationals after five years of continuous lawful residence. Before you apply you must complete Module 2 of the Integration Agreement, which includes a German-language and integration requirement. It grants near-equal treatment with Austrian nationals and the right to move to other EU states under certain conditions.
Non-EU nationals with five years of continuous, lawful residence in Austria.
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Applications go to the Provincial Governor's Office or the competent district administrative authority in Austria, and a decision is generally due within six months.
The legal status is long-term, but the physical card is issued for five-year periods and must be renewed; renewal is administrative rather than a fresh qualification.
Yes. This title grants long-term settlement with free, unrestricted access to the Austrian labour market.
Ordinary settlement permits often restrict employment and are shorter term, while Long-Term Residence – EU offers durable settlement with unrestricted labour-market access.
You generally need five years of uninterrupted legal residence in Austria, plus completion of Integration Agreement Module 2 and the standard income, housing, and insurance requirements.
Module 2 is the advanced stage of Austria's Integration Agreement, demonstrating deeper German language ability and knowledge of life in Austria, and it is mandatory for this permit.
Applications go to the Provincial Governor's Office or the competent district administrative authority in Austria, and a decision is generally due within six months.
You generally need five years of uninterrupted legal residence in Austria, plus completion of Integration Agreement Module 2 and the standard income, housing, and insurance requirements.
