Support and integration

Come2Upper Austria acts as your first contact point and has services supporting internationals living and working in Upper Austria. It offers comprehensive information and practical assistance to help newcomers navigate administrative processes, settle in smoothly, and integrate into the local community. Additionally, Come2Upper Austria provides valuable support to companies by offering guidance on international HR management, helping them attract, onboard, and retain global talent effectively.

The embassy is responsible for all visa matters of third-country nationals. The Federal Ministry for Europe, Integration and Foreign Affairs lists all Austrian representative authorities abroad, along with all Austria-based foreign representative authorities on its website.

The registration and deregistration of a place of residence is performed by the municipal authorities in the three statutory cities of Upper Austria, whereas the local authorities are responsible in rural areas. These two institutions also provide information on everyday issues such as waste management and the like.

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These institutions deal with policing issues relating to aliens, for example the transcription of foreign driving licenses.
 

All taxes deduced from salaries are paid immediately to the tax authority (Finanzamt). Applications for family allowance and the annual tax assessment are also dealt with by the tax authority.

The Chamber of Labour is the interest group for all employees in Upper Austria. Apart from a few exceptions, regulations stipulate compulsory membership which is automatic when entering employment in Austria. The Chamber of Labour offers comprehensive information on topics such as workers’ rights, income and taxes, careers with a family or consumer protection.

The Chamber of Commerce represents the interests of Austrian businesses and campaigns for economically favourable conditions. It also advises and informs entrepreneurs. WIFI offers a wide range of training and further education on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce.

The Public Employment Service helps unemployed to find open positions and supports initiatives of job seekers and companies through information, training and financial support (e.g. unemployment benefit). Its goal is to reduce unemployment in Austria, in cooperation with other social partners.