Long-term Resident – EU
Daueraufenthalt – EU · Official name: Aufenthaltstitel „Daueraufenthalt – EU“
Third-country nationals who have been entitled to live in Austria for the last five years without interruption, meet the general requirements (including a regular income) and have completed Module 2 of the Integration Agreement (German at B1) can get the 'Long-term Resident – EU' title. The card is issued for five years, allows long-term settlement and gives free access to the labour market. The application fee is €275.
Life in Austria
Finance
3
Currency
Euro
EUR
Euro
Cost of living
85
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Tax
20–55%
Income tax (national)
VAT 20%
0% up to EUR 13,539; 50% from EUR 104,859; 55% on income above EUR 1 million (temporary through 2029).
Living
1
Happiness
#18 of 145 countries
World Happiness Report 2025
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Who it’s for
Non-EU nationals with five years of uninterrupted lawful residence in Austria.
Eligibility
Five years of uninterrupted residence
Sign in to check this route against your profileThe applicant must have been entitled to reside in Austria for the last five years without interruption.
Module 2 of the Integration Agreement (German B1)
Sign in to check this route against your profileComplete Module 2 of the Integration Agreement (German B1 and knowledge of basic values) by the time you file the application.
- Usually shown by passing the ÖIF integration exam at B1
- Other proof: certain Austrian schooling or a final apprenticeship exam
- Other proof: two years of German-taught post-secondary study, at least 32 ECTS
- Exemptions for young children and people whose health prevents it (medical certificate)
Official wording
Module 2 must be completed when filing the application: German for independent use at CEFR B1, plus advanced knowledge of the basic values of the legal and social order. Usually shown by passing the ÖIF integration exam at B1; other ways include certain Austrian schooling, a final apprenticeship exam, or two years of German-taught post-secondary study worth at least 32 ECTS. Exemptions exist for young children and for people whose health prevents it (medical certificate from an accredited physician).
General requirements, including regular income
Sign in to check this route against your profileMeet the general requirements for residence titles, including a regular monthly income.
Reference income amounts for 2026
2026- Just yousingle person
- €1,308.39
- Couple
- €2,064.12
- Each childadded to the amount
- €201.88
Official wording
Applicants must meet the general requirements for residence titles, including a regular monthly income. Reference amounts for 2026: €1,308.39 for a single person, €2,064.12 for a couple, plus €201.88 per child.
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