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Working in Vienna
Work Permits
Nationals of the EU, Liechtenstein and Switzerland are treated
like Austrians and therefore do not require work or residence permits,
however you must register your stay (Meldezettel) with the local
authorities within three days of your arrival.
If you are from a country outside the European Union, obtaining
a work permit for Austria can be problematic and slow. Work permits
are issued on an individual basis only and do not cover any other
dependant family members. All other family members must apply individually
if they wish to work.
Applications
Make sure to apply as soon as you know you are heading for Austria.
The application process can be time consuming and you may wait some
time before receiving a reply to your applications. There are many
job search engines and many newspapers have their "Career"
sections online. An application pack for an Austrian company is
very different from the usual CV and Cover Letter format found in
English speaking countries. The following link provides a helpful
guide to
job hunting in Austria!
German
A big plus in your search for a job will be your knowledge of German.
Do not assume that everyone here in Vienna speaks English, it just
isn't true. You will need to learn the language in order to facilitate
your day to day life and to find a job with the majority of companies.
There are excellent online
resources for before you arrive and excellent language
schools offering intensive courses once you have arrived.
Finding a student job
Finding part time work is generally not difficult as the Austrian
university system is based on a flexible schedule. As a student
you do not need a work permit. However, the amount of money you
are allowed to earn is strictly limited. If you earn more you will
be treated as working full time and are subject to taxes and more
expensive social security deductions. Ask your employer: they will
know.
Universities often help with organising appropriate internships
(i.e. magazine internships for media studies), esp. during the summer
vacation.
Vacancies are promoted on newspaper websites, via student unions
or directly via the university.
Some language schools offer
a combination of language course and internship!
Taxes and Social Insurance
Austria has a progressive tax system with 4 bands varying from
0%-50%. Everyone in gainful employment in Austria will make compulsory
contributions to a social insurance fund which will cover medical
treatment, pension contributions etc. Top up insurance is available
if you wish to receive more preferential treatment (choosing a specific
doctor, etc.). It may be advisable for Expatriates to consider additional
medical insurance in case of the need for repatriation, etc.
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