Living and working in Vienna

We'll provide you with a general overview of Vienna's school system along with a selection of options ranging from suitable state-run to privately operated schools. We'll send you to the right places to make sure you find a school placement for your child quickly. If your child doesn't speak German yet, we can recommend a language development programme in state-run or private multilingual schools. We'll also refer you to other advice centres so that your child is sure to receive the best possible education in Vienna.

Contact us for a rundown of all the relevant administrative procedures that you need to take care of if you're moving to Vienna. These include registering your new address in Vienna converting your driving license, and more.

Talk to us and get yourself a directory of all the trusted real estate agents in Vienna that speak different languages. Ask for tips and advice about which online platforms are best to use when looking for a place to live in Vienna. If you want to make sure that your lease agreement covers all the legal points important for you, we'll be happy to refer you to the relevant associations and municipal services that can provide you with the support you need.

We'll sit down with you to figure out what you need to do before setting up a business of your own in Vienna. Throughout your startup journey, the Vienna Business Agency will be happy to assist you with consultations, workshops, funding, and commercial properties. Call us so that we can hook you up with our experts to talk about your development proposal. 

Contact us for a consultation if you have a job offer in Vienna and need to move here from a country outside the EU. We've got you covered if you need information on all the steps you need to take to obtain a residence and work permit, like the Red-White-Red Card. Count on us for the support you need in the lead-up to submission and during the application process itself. Our offices share a building with the City of Vienna's immigration authority, which allows us to effectively support your application. 

Call us at the Business Immigration Office. We'll assist you in organising residence and work permits for you and your family so that you can move to Vienna.

Get in touch with the Business Immigration Office for a consultation so that your colleagues can start to work in your company as soon as possible. 

If you're a researcher or scientist wanting to work in Vienna, call us for consultations. We'll brief you on the ins and outs of residence permits for researchers.

On the whole, most people living in Vienna speak English and lots of other languages. Basic German skills will help you feel more comfortable navigating the city and its people and make your stay even more enjoyable. 
The job requirements you will need to meet depend on your individual area of work and your employer. Experience has shown us that starting out on a job in a German-speaking environment will require a language skill level of at least B1-B2, depending on whether proficiency in oral or written German is expected. In some areas of work, including in a number of medical professions, the required minimum standard of proficiency may be much higher. 

Yes, you can contact us for a personal consultation even if you've already been to the immigration authority, i.e. MA35. Schedule a consultation with our team.