Austria
Residence procedure: Meldezettel (Anmeldung) at the Meldeservice
Official government websiteYour 7-step relocation checklist
- Step 1
EU Free Movement confirmed
As an EU citizen, you have the right to live and work in Austria with no visa. Bring a valid passport or national ID card.
- Step 2
Find accommodation
A local address is required for most other steps (registration, bank, tax number). Check housing costs before you move.
Cost of living in Austria - Step 3
Register your residence — Meldezettel (Anmeldung) at the Meldeservice
Deadline: Within 3 days of moving in. This is the local residence registration procedure required under EU Directive 2004/38/EC after your first 3 months.
Official government portal - Step 4
Get your Steuernummer / Steuer-Identifikationsnummer
You need a Steuernummer / Steuer-Identifikationsnummer to work, get paid, or open a bank account in Austria.
Apply for Steuernummer / Steuer-Identifikationsnummer - Step 5
Register with ÖGK – Österreichische Gesundheitskasse
Once resident and working, register with ÖGK – Österreichische Gesundheitskasse. In the meantime your EHIC covers necessary care.
ÖGK – Österreichische Gesundheitskasse portal - Step 6
Open a local bank account
Most Austria employers pay salary into a local EUR account. Bring your ID, proof of address and Steuernummer / Steuer-Identifikationsnummer.
- Step 7
Calculate your expected net salary
See what you'll actually take home in Austria after tax and social security.
Open net salary calculator
FAQ — Moving to Austria
Information verified for 2026 from official Austria government sources. This guide applies to EU citizens under EU Directive 2004/38/EC.