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Work Permit and Residence Permit

Long-term work authorization and residence permits for third-country nationals posted to Austria

When posting third-country national employees to Austria for assignments exceeding six months, companies must obtain work authorization from the Austrian Public Employment Service (AMS) and posted workers must hold a Temporary Residence Permit – Posted Workers.

Who this is for

Companies posting third-country nationals to Austria for assignments exceeding 6 months
Multinational groups transferring non-EU employees to Austrian operations long-term
Service providers managing extended projects requiring non-EU technical staff
HR and legal teams coordinating long-term cross-border work authorization and residence

Work authorization requirements

Companies based outside the EU/EEA/Switzerland posting workers to Austria for more than six months must obtain an Employment Permit (Beschäftigungsbewilligung) or directly from the AMS. The Austrian client or receiving company files the application demonstrating the posting arrangement and compliance with Austrian labour standards.

Residence permit requirements

Temporary Residence Permit – Posted Workers (Aufenthaltsbewilligung Betriebsentsandte):

Third-country nationals posted to Austria for more than six months require this residence permit, which combines residence rights with work authorization for the posting duration. The permit is typically issued for up to 12 months and may be extended if the posting continues. Requirements include:

AMS work authorization
Adequate accommodation meeting Austrian standards
Sufficient means of subsistence
Health insurance coverage for all risks in Austria
All general residence permit requirements

Applications are filed at Austrian embassies or consulates in the worker’s country of residence after AMS authorization has been secured.

How we help

Authorization Strategy

We determine the appropriate work authorization pathway based on your company's location and posting structure, guiding you through EU Posting Confirmation or Employment Permit requirements.

AMS Applications

We prepare and file work authorization applications with the AMS, compiling employment documentation, posting agreements, project contracts, and evidence of Austrian labour law compliance.

Residence Permit Coordination

We manage the Temporary Residence Permit - Posted Workers application process, ensuring proper sequencing with AMS authorization and coordinating all documentation requirements.

Document Review

We review all supporting documentation including employment contracts, home country work permits and residence permits, proof of Austrian wage compliance, accommodation evidence, health insurance coverage, and financial evidence.

Timeline Management

We coordinate application timing ensuring AMS work authorization is secured before residence permit applications, managing the full process from initial authorization through permit issuance.

Why Choose Oberhammer Immigration Advocates

Long-term posting specialists

Deep expertise in residence permit and work authorization for extended assignments

Proven track record

Successfully processed 80,000+ postings across all categories

AMS and residence authority experience

Established relationships with Austrian immigration authorities

Comprehensive support

Manage both work authorization and residence permit processes

Transparent pricing

Clear, fixed-fee options for long-term posting authorization

Ready to post workers for long-term assignments?

Whether posting from an EU base or third-country location for assignments over six months, we guide you through Austrian work authorization and residence permit requirements.

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