Digital Nomad and Remote Work Visas in Austria

Explore requirements, eligibility, and pathways for digital nomad immigration and long-term residence.

Overview

Remote work visas and digital nomad residence programs in Austria. Requirements, eligibility criteria, and application processes vary depending on your specific situation, nationality, and the type of residence permit you're seeking.

Available Digital Nomad Pathways

Digital Nomad / Remote Work Visa [DOES NOT EXIST]

⚠️ CRITICAL: Austria does NOT have a Digital Nomad Visa. This visa does not exist and has never been introduced in Austrian law. Working remotely in Austria on a tourist/Schengen visa is explicitly illegal, confirmed by Austrian embassies. EU/EEA/Swiss citizens have freedom of movement and can work remotely in Austria (must register if staying 3+ months; 183+ days triggers tax residency). Non-EU nationals who wish to run their own business in Austria can apply for the RWR Card for Self-Employed Key Workers or Start-Up Founders – but these require business plans, €50k–€100k investment, points assessment, and AMS evaluation.

Eligibility

This visa category does not exist in Austrian immigration law. EU/EEA/Swiss citizens can work remotely under freedom of movement (register if 3+ months). Non-EU nationals must establish active business via RWR Card for Self-Employed (€100k+ investment, business plan, 50+ points, AMS review) or obtain Settlement Permit – Gainful Employment Excluded (passive residency only, NO work permitted). Working on tourist visa is illegal.

Requirements

Non-EU nationals cannot obtain a visa for remote work in Austria. The only legal pathways are: (1) RWR Card for Self-Employed Key Workers (€100k+ investment, active business, AMS approval, points test), or (2) Settlement Permit – Gainful Employment Excluded (passive residency, NO work including remote work).

Processing Time

N/A – This visa category does not exist in Austrian immigration law.

Validity Period

N/A – This visa does not exist. Monitor migration.gv.at for future announcements.

Official Application Portal

Last updated: 2/28/2026

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