AustriaDigital Nomad Visa
A digital nomad pathway for Austria. Below are the requirements, fees, and the deep-linked official government source. Verify against the source before applying — visa rules change without notice.
Application fee
Required savings
Duration
2 years
Renewable
Yes
Tax-residency trigger
183 days / yr
Last verified
2026-05-25
Qualification readout
Path to permanent residency
Yes · after 5yr
Health insurance required
Yes
Launched
2011
RWR Card category for third-country nationals whose self-employed occupation has macroeconomic benefit. NOT points-based — qualifying via investment-capital transfer (EUR 100K+) OR job creation/securing OR know-how/technology transfer OR considerable regional significance. AMS expertise required (~3 weeks). After 24-month RWR period, eligible for Settlement Permit (Niederlassungsbewilligung, 3-year). Compulsory health insurance. Austria enters DB as new country. Path to PR after 5 years.
Verify the latest details on the issuing government’s own page. Rules and fees change without notice.
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