Primary School Enrollment in Austria (Primary School, Lower Years)
Families arriving in Austria not only need to take care of moving-related tasks and administrative matters but also enrolling their children in school. In…
Історія та значення австрійського прапора
The Austrian national flag, or as Austrians say, the Flagge Österreichs, is a stunning three-stripe composition consisting of red, white, and red colours. This…
Austrian e-card – online administration, how to apply? (Note: The title appears to already be in English, so no translation was necessary.)
The e-card works similarly to the UK National Health Service (NHS) card. The e-card is an important tool for medical, hospital, and pharmacy visits.…
Residence Registration Form in Austria – Its Meaning in English, Obtaining It, and Information
The Meldezettel is actually the form needed in Austria to obtain a proof of residence (Meldebestätigung). This form is used to provide data to…
The New System of Severance Pay in Austria
For Austrian workers, the new severance pay system (Abfertigung neu) introduced after January 1, 2003, fundamentally transformed the previous regulations, modernising and making the…
Austrian Pension and Minimum Pension
The Austrian pension system is one of the most advanced and comprehensive in Europe. However, for those with low incomes or other reasons that…
Speeding and Penalties in Austria
As in many other places, speeding drivers in Austria are often fined. Since September 1, 2021, stricter penalties have been in effect, and the…
Отримання австрійського громадянства, австрійсько-угорське подвійне громадянство
Austrian citizenship can be obtained in several ways, and in this article we will discuss the two methods that are important for Britons in…
Austrian Child Benefit
The childcare allowance available to families living in Austria, known as Kinderbetreuungsgeld (KBG – also referred to as Austrian GYES by Hungarians), provides significant…