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Austria — services for living and doing business

Residence for the financially independent

Population:
9.1m
Capital:
Vienna
Currency:
Euro (EUR)
Time zone:
UTC+1
Passport by naturalisation:
from 10 years
Entry:
Schengen, 90 days in 180
Languages:
German
Austria on the map

Services in Austria

1 service from vetted local experts. Pick a category — every option is inside.

1

Immigration in Austria

Residence permit

from $39,200

Business in Austria

Company and sole-trader registration, liquidation, accounting and tax.

Coming soon
2

Finance in Austria

Crypto exchange · Cards issued abroad

Upon consultation

Legal services in Austria

Documents and apostilles, licences, trademarks, legal consultations.

Coming soon
6

Life and travel in Austria

Car rental · SIM cards for travel · Health insurance and 3 more

Upon consultation
1

Healthcare in Austria

Health insurance

Upon consultation
4

Property in Austria

Buying · Selling · Long-term rental and 1 more

Upon consultation

Education in Austria

School and university admission, student visas and diploma recognition.

Coming soon

The expert quotes the exact figure for your case — before you pay.

About the country

Austria has residence for the financially independent under a quota programme. Vienna has topped the Mercer quality-of-life ranking ten years running.

Worth knowing

  • !Quotas on residence permits
  • !High income requirements

Compare with other countries

Serbiascore 6.6/10 · services from $2,130Portugalscore 7.1/10 · services from $190Spainscore 7.0/10 · services from $190
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Austria: scores by area

7.2/ 10 — average scorecompare with all →

An expert estimate to get you oriented — we'll go through the details on the consultation.

Taxes (how favourable)3/10
Cost of living3/10
Safety8/10
Passport strength10/10
Infrastructure9/10
Business prospects6/10
Investment appeal7/10
Healthcare10/10
Environment9/10

Common questions

How can I move to Austria?
The catalogue covers these routes: residence permit. The reference section describes 15 relocation programmes in total, with official conditions and links to government sources. Which route fits depends on whether you have a job, a business, property or relatives in the country - we'll go through it on a free consultation and pick the one that works.
What services can I arrange in Austria?
1 option across 5 areas: residence permit, crypto exchange, cards issued abroad, car rental, SIM cards for travel, health insurance, short-term stays, flights and 5 more. Every option comes with a price, a timeline and the scope of work; the provider is a licensed local expert.
Can services in Austria be arranged remotely, without flying in?
No: this service requires you to be there in person - usually for biometrics, a signature at the bank or filing at a consulate. What exactly has to be done in person is covered on a free consultation before any work starts.
What does a consultation cost, and is there a markup on top?
The consultation is free and commits you to nothing. You sign the contract directly with the expert and pay their official price list - Pactors adds no markup and takes no commission from you.
After how many years can I get citizenship by naturalisation in Austria?
The standard naturalisation route in Austria takes from 10 years of legal residence (residence permit → permanent residence → passport). Faster routes: Fast-track naturalisation after 6 years — with German at B2 and demonstrated integration. This is a 2026 guide - the exact term depends on the route, and we'll confirm it on a consultation.

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