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The former imperial capital consistently ranked world's most liveable city, offering classical culture and exceptional public services. Vienna has a continental climate (summers avg 26°C, winters avg 1°C).

For daily life, you'll need A2 German.

💬 What people love

  • #1 quality of life globally (Mercer 2024), parks, transit, safety
  • Rent control keeps housing affordable, €1,200-1,500/mo for 2BR
  • Cultural calendar insane, opera, museums, coffee house culture

⚠️ What's hard

  • German mandatory, bureaucracy entirely in German
  • Viennese can be cold, "Grantler" grumpy stereotype is real
  • Winters gray and depressing, not much snow, just overcast
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Visa Pathways

Austria offers several visa pathways for immigrants. Here are the most common options.

📋Red-White-Red Card

Points-based system for very highly qualified workers

Eligibility:70 points minimum (Very Highly Qualified), 55 points minimum (Shortage Occupations/Other Key Workers)
Salary:€39K+
Processing time:~8 weeks
Path to PR:Yes
📋Skilled Workers in Shortage Occupations

For workers in listed shortage occupations

Eligibility:55 points minimum, Occupation on shortage list
Processing time:~8 weeks
Path to PR:Yes
See requirements for other pathways
💼EU Blue Card~8 weeks
🚀Start-up Founders~12 weeks

⚠️ Visa requirements change frequently. Always verify with official sources or a licensed immigration consultant.

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🏠 Housing

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