My boyfriend wants to move to Austria from the US. I searched on the internet what he would have to do ( meaning getting a visa and such) My problem is that we both don't really know what is necessary to do before he can move to Austria, and work here too. So I guess I need detailed information, soon if possible :) Thanks in advance.
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Call the Austrian Embassy in Wash DC. They can get you going. If money is not a problem there are immigration services that can help you smooth the process but they are usually expensive. http://www.austria.org/
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If you are not citizens of Austria, then you both need passports from your country. Then you need to get a visa from the Austria Government. (you go to their embassy in your country and apply for the Visa). If you're a US citizen, check with our department of state (on the internet) they could tell you if you need a visa for Austria or not. If fact, probably the Austrian Government could tell you that too. Also on the internet. Getting a job and working in Austria is another story. You have to first, be in Austria. Then apply to the Austrian Government for a work permit. I the work permit is approved, Now you can both do your thing. Good Luck.
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there is a lot to do before you can move there. first you need a passport, copies of any old passports, a recent photo, the residence permit application, original/notarized birth certificate, you need a criminal report saying you have committed no crimes, proof of health insurance, proof of sufficient financial means (a.k.a.-show them you have lots of money, i'm talking of more than just a few grand), proof of lodging in austria, photocopies of all these documents-all of this is just for the residence permit, i'm not even talking about the work permits. this is a long and costly process, just so you know. it is also lengthy. you may have to wait a few years to get in cause they do have quota's. the only way the quota's don't matter is if you make more than 4,200 euros a month and are quite educated/well off. other than that, the best is to contact the embassy.
