Austria Independent Means Visa

Austria – Independent Means Visa. Austria offers a residence permits to those who can demonstrate an annual income of at least €24,000. The permits are issued with one-year validity and renewable annually as long as the applicant maintains his income.…

How to Qualify

To qualify for the Person of Independent Means visa, an applicant must demonstrate annual income meeting or exceeding the ASVG standard rates, which are adjusted annually. As of 2026, the approximate thresholds are: - €24,700 for an individual applicant - €39,000 for a married couple - Plus approximately €3,800 per additional dependent A €150 application fee per dependent applies. Wholly dependent parents, siblings, and children may be included. Children need to intend to permanently reside and attend an education institution…

Salient Benefits

- Freedom of movement (but not settlement) within Schengen - No investment or donation requirement - Path to citizenship - Enhanced business access to large economies - Enhanced education opportunities - Safety and security - Short processing time