Companies interested in personnel relocation to Austria must consider the necessary employment visas for entering this country. One of our lawyers in Austria can guide you in this process, as well as in obtaining a residence permit. We advise you to contact us if you want legal support for employee relocation to Austria. Also, if you want to immigrate to Austria, our specialists are at your disposal with support and complete information.
| Quick Facts | |
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| What is employee/personnel relocation? | Relocation of foreign employees to resident companies in Austria |
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Reasons to choose personnel relocation to Austria |
– to fill in job positions, – benefit from a skilled foreign workforce, – cover specific projects, etc. |
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Visa & residence permits are required for |
Non-EU citizens hired/relocated to an Austrian company |
| Temporary employment is possible (YES/NO) | YES |
| Remote work through employee/personnel relocation to Austria |
Available option for entrepreneurs interested in cutting costs related to traditional offices. |
| Social security registration (YES/NO) |
YES |
| Is family relocation also possible? |
Yes, foreign employees can also relocate with family members if remote jobs are not involved. |
| Support for company relocation to Austria (YES/NO) |
YES |
| Special employment regime |
Au Pair in Austria |
| Structural integration of foreign employees | Respecting the labor and immigration laws in Austria |
| Travel/relocation expenses |
Covered by the hiring company in Austria |
| Corporate housing/temporary accommodation for relocated staff |
Possible, but it depends on the company policy. |
| Personnel relocation services in Austria |
Can be provided by our law firm in Austria. |
| Choosing our Austrian lawyers for personnel relocation |
For: – affordable costs, – efficiency, – complete relocation services, – legal support throughout all the legal procedures |
| Other legal services we offer | In immigration matters, to obtain residence & work permits in Austria |
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Visas and work permits for skilled workers in Austria
If citizens from the European Union do not require a visa to enter Austria, in the case of those from non-EU/EEA countries, this is mandatory. In this sense, it will apply to the Red-White-Red Card, and the following information is important:
- The Red-White-Red Card is necessary for highly qualified workers, skilled workers, and other key workers who may be involved in employee relocation to Austria from varied companies and countries.
- One must complete and submit the application form and pay a fee of around USD 120.
- This type of permit guarantees work in Austria, as well as a residence permit valid for 2 years.
We propose the legal services offered by our immigration lawyers in Austria to benefit from support on relocation. We also invite you to explore this infographic:
Relocation of the company to Austria
If you want to relocate the company to Austria and you are also interested in personnel relocation to Austria, you must consider the formalities involved. The process begins with the deregistration of the firm in the country of origin, after which the establishment process in Austria will be initiated. There are various structures to choose from for your activities in Austria.
If this relocation is done with employees, you must consider the visa and residence permit formalities. Visas are required for employees coming from non-EU countries, and the residence permit is mandatory for both those from the EU and those from non-EU countries, depending on the period of stay. So, if you want to move to Austria with your company and employees, we recommend the legal services offered by our Austrian lawyers with experience in immigration matters.
Is Au pair subject to personnel relocation to Austria?
If you come from an EU or non-EU country and want to relocate to Austria with all the household staff, then you can say that the staff will be Au pair. Practically, this means that people who accept host family jobs can relocate with you. However, this is subject to a special employment regime, respectively residence permit, for which the host family can take care.
Thus, the formalities of obtaining the visa, if necessary, as well as the residence permit to be able to move to Austria, respecting the legislation of this country, will be respected. We advise you to contact one of our lawyers to learn more about employee relocation in Austria as an Au pair. We are here to help you immigrate to Austria.
What you need to know if you hire non-EU/EEA/Swiss employees in Austria
If you are interested in the workforce from third countries for your enterprise in Austria, it is good to know some useful details:
- the process of obtaining a visa and residence permit for Austria can start right in the employee’s country of origin, at the embassies and consulates.
- in the case of a work permit for Austria, the employing company is the one who will take care of the formalities and apply to the relevant local authorities. In this case, we offer specialized legal counseling for company owners interested in employee/personnel relocation to Austria from non-EU/EEA countries and Switzerland.
- skilled workers coming from non-EU/EEA or Switzerland can qualify for obtaining a Red-White-Red-Card. This document serves both as a work permit and as a residence permit for 2 years, with the possibility of extension if necessary.
- employers are required to notify and register new employees with the Central Co-Ordinating Agency (ZKO) in Austria. They must also provide the authorities with various documents related to social security incorporation & various declarations.
- employers must ensure that new personnel to be relocated to Austria benefit from appropriate health insurance.
- in order to be able to work in an Austrian company as a third-country national with proper qualifications, the employer must provide proof of a salary of approximately EUR 3,465/month.
With these aspects in mind, you can better understand how the relocation of employees from non-EU/EEA countries and Switzerland looks. We invite you to discover the advantages of having comprehensive legal services at your fingertips as an employer in Austria.
We represent you before the relevant authorities in Austria
Employee/personnel relocation to Austria involves a series of formalities and procedures that must be completed. Among the authorities where our Austrian lawyers can represent you in this endeavor, we mention:
- Embassies & Consulates in Austria,
- Central Coordinating Agency,
- The Public Employment Services in Austria, and many more.
Statistics on immigration in Austria
Here are some statistical data about immigration to Austria:
- Over 20% of Austria’s population is composed of foreign citizens (around 1.855 million), according to data for 2025.
- There are around 239,500 Germans and almost 155,000 Romanians living in Austria, making them the largest foreign communities.
- The highest concentration of immigrants, over 46%, is found in Vienna, the capital of Austria.
- Around 25,400 asylum applications were registered in Austria in 2024.
Our lawyers can also help you obtain citizenship in Austria and the Austrian residence permit for personnel relocation. Therefore, we invite you to contact our immigration lawyers in Austria if you want to know more about employee relocation to Austria.