Tranings Permits and Working Visa
Companies posting third-country national employees to Austria for training programs or junior executive cadet programs require training permits from the Austrian Public Employment Service (AMS) and appropriate visas or residence permits depending on training duration.
Who qualifies
- Multinational groups posting trainees to Austrian operations
- Companies posting junior executives for rotation and development programs
- International employers posting employees for joint venture training
- HR and legal teams coordinating cross-border training assignments
Training categories
Companies can post third-country nationals to Austria for:
- Joint venture training (up to 6 months)
- Intra-company training programs at the Austrian headquarter (up to 50 weeks)
- Junior executive rotation programs within multinational groups
All require AMS notification and Confirmation Authorizing Employment (Anzeigebestätigung). Exchange programs (AIESEC, ELSA, IAESTE, Erasmus+) are exempt from standard requirements.
Visa requirements
Up to 6 months: Visa D for gainful employment
Over 6 months: Residence Permit for Special Cases of Gainful Employment
How we help
Training Program Assessment
AMS Applications
Visa and Residence Permit Coordination
Document Review
Why Choose Oberhammer Immigration Advocates
Training permit specialists
Multinational group experience
Compliance focus
Transparent pricing
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