Moving to Austria
Austria is a beautiful country with a lot to offer both individuals
and families. If you do make the decision to move here you
will be beginning a fabulous journey which can at times be
both exhilarating and nerve wracking.
The following links should help guide you in the right direction
and make the transition that bit easier.
Relocation services
Relocation services are able to do pretty much everything
you need to get done, from packing and shipping furniture
to helping find the right apartment and schools. The following
are examples of some Austrian relocation firms:
- stepvienna.at
- relocation.at
- well-come-vienna.com
- virel.at
Real estate agents
If you want to be a little more independent in moving to
Austria then a Real estate agent or Makler in German, can
be very helpful in getting your new home or apartment organised.
See also: Best
adresses for real estate agents!
Registration
Everyone who moves to Austria must register with the local
authorities within three days of their arrival. You will need
to fill out a Meldezettel form and get it stamped by your
letting/real estate agent. This form will be used in various
official situations as proof of address for opening a bank
account, organising a telephone contract etc.
When you move address within Austria or leave the country
all together you must inform the local authority office.
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