Residency
Austria — Residency: Digital Nomad Visa
Austria has no digital nomad permit: residence permits are issued only for a specific purpose, and a visa D covers stays of 91 days to six months.
VerifiedGovernment / official sourceAustrian migration portal / BMEIA — residence permits and visa DLast reviewed: 2026-10-23
Why this matters
Relocating digital workers may be interested in Austria's unique cultural and economic environment.
Key facts
- Non-EU nationals need a residence permit if the stay exceeds 6 months, and permits are always issued for a specific purpose; if the Settlement and Residence Act has no suitable purpose, immigration under it is not possible.
- Visa D entitles holders to stays of 91 days to 6 months and cannot be extended in Austria.
- Applications for a residence permit must be made in person from abroad at the Austrian embassy or consulate before entry as a rule.
- No dedicated remote-worker permit appeared in the sources reviewed.
Steps
- Step 1: Find a Sponsor — It is uncertain how to find a sponsor in Austria, if this is even a requirement for the Digital Nomad Visa. Further research is recommended.
- Step 2: Apply for the Visa — Specific application procedures and required documents for the Digital Nomad Visa in Austria are uncertain.