Austria Work Visa Requirements

Process overview

Step 1. Austrian company must apply for a Certificate of Guarantee (Sicherungsbescheinigung) to the local Labor Office (Arbeitsmarketservice) with jurisdiction over the place of intended work. This step is not necessary if the assignment does not exceed four months. In those cases, the foreign national may directly obtain a Secondment Permit.
Step 2. After issuance of the Certificate of Guarantee, apply for a visa (for a stay of less than six months) or a residence permit (for a stay of more than six months). 

Step 3. Upon issuance of the visa or residence permit, the Austrian company may request a work permit.
Upon arrival, taking up residence in Austria must register name and address with the local Registration Office within three days of their arrival.

 Note: If you intend to work longer than six months, the applicant should apply for a residency-permit, and not for a visa. The Visa “D+C” allows only a stay up to 6 month within a period of one year and is not extendable. If a “D+C” visa is issued, the applicant is allowed to travel to any other Schengen member states only for a period of up to 90 days during the validity of the visa. Work-visas, which are issued according to the travel-schedule are usually for validity up to 91 days minimum or six months maximum, and cannot be renewed in Austria

Required documents for the visa stamping

1)      Original Passport

a.     The passport must be valid for at least three months beyond the intended duration of stay in the Schengen territory..

b.    The passport should contains at least one double blank page reserved for visas (blank front and back)

c.     One photocopy of the first and last page of the passport and photocopies of valid visa are required

d.    Old passport  or passports –if applicable

2)    One visa application Form duly filled and signed by the applicant

3)      Two or three Photos (see the detailed photo specification below ))

a.     Without border

b.    Taken against a white background

c.     Glossy or semi-matt finish

d.    Size of the photo  (35 X 45 mm).

e.     Face size: 80 % of the photograph should comprise of the face. (See the sample photo)

4)      Copy of confirmed airline reservation for onward and return trip e.g. reservation slip.

5)      Original Overseas medical insurance valid for all Schengen-countries with a minimum coverage of 30,000 EURO. The insurance has to cover all risk e.g. accident, illness, etc.

6)      Proof of accommodation in Austraia(hotel reservation, guarantee of host company, etc)

7)      A Covering Letter(visa requisition letter from the Company (ensure following information available in covering letter

·         It should be in company’s original letter head with company address on it

·         It should be addressed to” The visa officer Austrian  Embassy, New Delhi

·         It is advisable to give complete address (see Embassy and Consulate contact and their jurisdiction)

·         Introduction about the company

·         Name and designation of the Applicant

·         Purpose and duration of the travel (see allowable activities on business visa)

·         Brief sketch of the company to be visited.

·         Name, contact number and email address designation of the of the signatory (of a managerial or executive level)

·         It is advisable to put the seal of the company on letter head

8)     Permission(Certificate of Guarantee (Sicherungsbescheinigung) ) from the Austrian Labour Market Authority (“AMS Bestätigung”) in original

9)     Invitation Letter from the invitee company in Austria sent ( by fax No 011-2688 6929 ) directly to  the Embassy and one copy to be submitted with the application (Please ensure following requirements meets a invitation )

·         It should be printed in invitee company’s letter head

·         Specify the applicant Name, passport no, duration of visit and purpose of travel

·         Contact no and email address  of the signatory

10)   Copy of all the educational and experience certificates

11)   Copy of the employment offer letter or deputation letter

12)   Address proof –if the passport issued in different location rather than where u apply for a visa

13)   Authority letter from the applicant -if Travel Agent submitting the documents