To Move to ViennaTo Move to Vienna. Do you plan on moving to Vienna permanently or temporarily? Here are some important information at the beginning. The first significant step is to look for an apartment. The easiest way to find…
The Chamber of Labor-Labor LawThe 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…
Guaranteed Minimum Income without Austrian citizenshipThe 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…
Unemployment benefits-Hard factsThe 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,…
The new E-card with a photoSince 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….
Come together in OttakringCultural diversity in the 16th district of Vienna The city of Vienna has a long history of immigration and diversity. Today 40,7% of the Viennese population was either not born in Austria…
Council Flat ViennaThe 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…
Council Flat Application – DocumentsWhat 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…
Corona FamilienhärteausgleichCorona Familienhärteausgleich is a subsidy for families in Austria from the fund of the Federal Ministry of Labor, Family and Youth. This is a subsidy for families in Austria whose income has…
Härtefall Fonds for companies and individual companies in AustriaAustria introduced a new aid € 2 billion package – hardship funds for companies and individual companies that lost a large part of their income due to the corona crisis. Regulations regarding…
Student Accommodation In ViennaIt is one of the advantages in the beautiful city of Vienna, that you as a student have a lot of choices to find a suitable accommodation which fulfills your aims of…
The search for nursery or kindergarten in ViennaThe search for a nursery or a kindergarten in Vienna In Austria, there are many possibilities, and a choice of institutions caring for children is very big. In this article we will mainly discuss…
“Sag’s Wien”-appThe application “Sag’s Wien” was developed in 2017. It serves to forward traffic problems and incidents directly to the municipal department of Vienna. In February it was awarded the eAward. What does…
The mobile city-service (mobiles Stadtservice) of ViennaYou are looking for help or orientation regarding everyday-life in your district? You have questions, suggestions or complaints and don’t know, whom to contact? In that case, the mobile city-service is perfect…
Consulting center for MigrantsIn 1983 the consulting center for Migrants was established in Vienna. This is the oldest effective organization in this regard in Austria. The employees at the counseling center help migrants in legal…
Donaukanal in ViennaDonaukanal in Vienna may be called a channel, but it is a river. In hazy, green colour of some magical stone it flows through the heart of the city, not minding the…