From Monday September 21st, new corona measures will come into force. Due to the recent rise in the number of Covid19 infections across Austria, the government has decided to adopt new regulations. They…

The awareness of the coronavirus has been steadily decreasing since the end of the lockdown. But the virus is even more present than one might think. A record number of 303 new…

In some relationships, women and men experience abuse from their partners. This situation is absolutely not a normal one, although women experienced it more frequently (1 in 5 in Austria). They have…

The Employment market service (called AMS in German) in Austria helps people find a job or an apprenticeship. AMS also supports people with disabilities, with learning difficulties, supports parents returning to work,…

If you don’t want to do without art and culture despite your low income, you should think about purchasing the Vienna “Kulturpass” (Culture Pass): It enables free entry to museums, theatres, libraries,…

The Chamber of Labor in Austria is called Arbeiterkammer (AK) in German. The task of the AK is to legally represent the interests of the workers and employees in Austria. This means…

Since the 1st of January 2020, all new e-cards must have a photo of the cardholder. The old e-card should be changed with a new one, with a photo, before the 31.12.2023….

New Corona policies in Austria Current entry restrictions and mask requirement 170 persons in Austria get infected with the Coronavirus during the last 24 hours. Therefore the government set new Corona policies….

As stated in the first part of the article, everyone who wants to be legally entitled to live in Austria for more than three months has to apply for a Registration certificate…

Are you looking for the city where you could  broaden your mind and meet people from different parts of the world? Vienna is without a doubt, the ideal place for this purpose,…

The guaranteed minimum income (=Mindestsicherung) is a financial support, it ensures the cost of living and the rent for those who cannot afford it themselves. Under certain conditions, people without Austrian citizenship can receive…

How can I experience Vienna, without spending a lot of money? One of the best ways to move around Vienna in an environmentally conscious and free way, is by bike. With more…

Where can I relax and enjoy my free time in the green? Vienna is considered one of the greenest cities in the world. With a variety of parks and sports fields, the…

The registration certificate (Anmeldebescheinigung) is a document, issued to EU/ EWR or Swiss citizens based on their EU-right of residence in Austria for more than three months. The Anmeldebescheinigung is valid for…

The way towards community housing (Gemeindewohnung) In which cases and who can apply for community housing/ Smart apartment in Vienna? everyone who has reached the end of his/her 17th Austrian citizens, Swiss…

We are very pleased to announce that we will be able to offer our full range of language courses in Vienna again from June onwards. This includes our German courses for mothers…

The way to your council flat in Vienna. 1. When and who is qualified for a council flat (= Gemeindewohnung) & smart flat (=Smart Wohnung)? – minimun age limit: 18 years – An…

What do you need for the application for a council flat? 1. Which documents are required for the municipality? – identity card, passport – Birth certificate – original documents + their translation…