Austria

Emigrating to Austria

Magnificent landscapes, hiking in the summer, skiing in the winter, or climbing up mountains? It's all possible. Don't forget to relax afterwards with a beer and a real Wiener Schnitzel. That's Austria! Are you already eager to go?

However, a move is not just a simple matter, let alone an emigration. There are additional formalities and paperwork involved. This is no different for Austria. We want to take care of you with all our love, and it starts with reading this article. Are you taking in the information well?

Why do people choose this country?

In recent years, we have been able to move many people to Austria. The formalities are similar to the Netherlands, only the people themselves are generally much more formal. Be sure to keep this in mind. Of course, everyone has their own reasons for emigrating to the land of the Alps, but we have compiled the following ten reasons for you. Based in part on what our customers have shared as experiences.

10 reasons to move to Austria

People often move to Austria for a new job.
The central location in Europe. This makes traveling to other European countries easy and relatively fast.
The magnificent nature with the famous Alps, the mirror-like lakes, and the delightful valleys. This makes Austria a paradise for cyclists, mountaineers, and hikers. Alpen, de spiegels van meren en heerlijke valleien. Dit maakt Oostenrijk een paradijs voor fietsers, bergbeklimmers en wandelaars.
Lots of space and tranquility. Austria is larger than the Netherlands, but has fewer inhabitants.
The 'gemütlichkeit' of the people. They speak multiple languages and are very calm, polite, and helpful. But: they are more formal than in the Netherlands.
The country is very clean, well-organized, and has an excellent infrastructure.
The thriving economy. Austria has a strong economy with low unemployment. The country therefore offers many opportunities with high incomes.
Political stability and safety.
The clean air of the country. Ideal for lung patients.

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Transport possibilities

We offer you four moving options:

Excellent: Fully taken care of and you determine the moving dates! Everything will be arranged for you. From moving boxes to packing, loading, and unloading.

Comfort: The quality of a certified moving company, but still affordable moving. To reduce costs, various household goods are combined.

Regular: Good option if you plan to help with moving tasks, but still want the most important moving activities to be guaranteed.

Budget: We take care of transportation, you arrange the rest!

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Emigrating without stress

First of all: good preparation is half the battle. It sounds cliché, and it is, but there’s truth in it. So, bring in several specialists who can help you get started. This will help you avoid the initial stress. Arranging all sorts of things takes more time than if you were moving within the Netherlands.

One advantage is that Austrian bureaucracy is quite comparable to Dutch bureaucracy: things are handled well and reasonably quickly.

Nevertheless, we see people running into certain issues every day. So, don’t hesitate to bring all your questions to us. We’ll gladly take care of the entire moving process for you.

To take into account...

Don't forget to...

As an EU citizen, you can stay in Austria for up to three months without a visa or residence permit. If you plan to stay in Austria for more than three months, you’ll need to apply for a residence permit. You will also need this residence permit to rent or buy a property, open a bank account, or access healthcare. Therefore, take care of this immediately upon arrival.
If you have a job in Austria, you’ll be granted a five-year residence permit upon moving. Has your employment contract expired and not been renewed? Keep in mind: you can then only stay in Austria for up to six more months.
Although many people, just like in the Netherlands, speak English, it’s recommended to start learning German right away.
Immerse yourself and delve into the culture. From Mozart to Beethoven, and from goulash soup to Tiroler Gröstl and Knödels. Read up on it and enjoy the local delicacies as well.

Stad in Oostenrijk met bergen op de achtergrond

Are you ready for gemütlichkeit?

These are your benefits if you choose us. Halo helps you with:

a complete worry-free moving experience towards your Austrian dream!
packing and unpacking your moving boxes by moving professionals;
safely transporting your valuable possessions to your new 'home';
checking and fulfilling your moving requirements during this emigration;
planning the move together so it seamlessly meets your expectations;
you get a dedicated contact person who can handle all your questions. He or she arranges everything for you. Think of things like temporary storage or a simple parking permit.