For many years there have been many Dutch people who move to Austria. This is of course not without reason. The country is very well known for its beautiful nature. And we Dutch people know Austria as the country for winter sports. Of course, the country has more to offer than beautiful snow-capped mountain tops. It also has world-famous cities with an international character. Think of Vienna and Salzburg.
Are you also going to take the plunge and emigrate to Austria?
Does the Austrian culture or the beautiful nature with the fresh air appeal to you? IS it one of the beautiful cities that appeals to you? Or are you looking for peace in the country with only about 8 million inhabitants? Then you are probably also one of the Dutch who is taking on a new challenge and is going to emigrate to Austria.
Handy checklist
When you move to Austria, there are certain things that you need to arrange properly. You want to live there, so of course you want everything to be arranged properly from the start. An advantage of moving to Austria is that it is one of the European countries that is part of the European Union (EU). This makes moving to Austria a lot easier than when you move to a country outside the EU. This is due to the fine regulations between the EU countries. In these Schengen countries, for example, applying for a residence permit is not necessary. But this does not mean that you do not have to arrange anything anymore. There are plenty of other things that you do need to arrange. It might be useful to put together a checklist for yourself so that you can go through everything neatly and tick off all the points at your leisure. In this article we have already made a small start with points that you can prepare for. Perhaps it will help you on your way!
Preparing to emigrate to Austria
When you have decided to emigrate to Austria, an important aspect is of course the preparation. Especially when the emigration is already in sight, it is nice to have everything in order. Maybe you already know someone who lives in Austria or you have many Austrian friends who can also help you. Many Dutch people who emigrate to Austria often already know other Dutch people, because many of the businesses in the ski areas have Dutch owners. Do you not have this? Then you do not have to worry, because you can of course always delve deeper into an emigration to Austria. After all, good preparation is half the battle.
What documents do you need for your emigration to Austria?
The very first and most important step is that you must check all your documents in the Netherlands. Take a good look at your Dutch passport/identity card or driver's license. It is important that these will be valid for a long time after emigration, because you need these documents when arranging many important matters. For example, think of renting or buying a house, then the real estate agent will ask for these documents. When renting a car or perhaps your employer needs these papers. Of course, you do not want the documents to expire soon after arrival, because then you have extra tasks on top of all the work you already have to do. You will then have no time or energy to renew your papers at the Dutch embassy in Austria. Prevent this kind of thing and make sure that you have everything in order upon departure.
Do you need any other documents?
For example, many people would like to take extracts of their diplomas with them, because they are in great demand abroad. Do you also have diplomas of which you would like to take an extract? Then you can easily find them online at DUO request. Please note that your Dutch diploma abroad does require a diploma description. Do you not have one? Then your diploma is often not valid in another country. You can easily obtain a diploma description at NUFFIC to request.
Translating documents
Your diploma is not the only document that needs a translation abroad. There are many more official documents that need a translation in another country and are otherwise simply not valid. This is also the case in Austria. Then certain documents need to be translated into German. Which documents you need to translate can best be found at the Inquire at the Austrian Consulate/EmbassyThey can help you best with this.
A little fact!
By the way: in Austria, German is spoken with an Austrian dialect, so even if you speak a little German, it is still wise to familiarize yourself with Austrian German.
Legalizing documents
If you think you are done with translating some official documents, we unfortunately have to disappoint you. Many countries not only want official documents in their own language, but also need them to be legalized. To legalize a document, the document is provided with a certain stamp or sticker. For more information about translating and legalizing documents, we also refer you to the embassy/consulate of Austria. You can find more information about this on their website. Are you unable to do this? Then you can of course always contact them by phone.
What should you do with your Dutch health insurance when you emigrate?
When you emigrate, you are required to cancel your health insurance with your Dutch health insurer in the Netherlands. Furthermore, we can reassure you that the health insurance in Austria is very well organised. You are automatically insured when you go to live and work there.
How do you cancel your Dutch health insurance?
In practice, you can request a special form for emigration from many health insurers. This will then be sent to your home address. However, some insurance companies sometimes ask for additional information. That is why it is best to contact your health insurer and ask what you need to do to cancel your health insurance.
Deregistering from the municipality in the Netherlands
When you emigrate to Austria, this of course also means that you have to deregister with the municipality where you live. You can do this up to 5 days before your departure. However, it is also wise to take a good look at the website of the municipality to know exactly what you have to do for this. Can't find anything about it online? Then you can also contact them by phone so that they can help you further.
Register in Austria
As a Dutch citizen, you can of course enter Austria freely. This is also easy if you are going to work or live there, because it is a country from the EU. However, if you are staying in Austria for more than three months or plan to stay there, you must register yourself. You can then do a full registration with the local immigration office. This is called the 'aufenthaltsbehörde'. After your registration as a resident, you will receive a certificate of registration and you will immediately be an official resident of Austria.
International moving
Emigrating to Austria is an international move and this naturally requires the necessary preparation. For such a large move abroad, it is wise to hire an international moving company. They have the necessary experience with moves abroad and can therefore help you well. With their extensive experience, they ensure that your belongings are delivered undamaged and neatly to your new home in Austria.
Moving costs
An international move is of course a bit more expensive than a move within the Netherlands, but what also determines the price is what your personal wishes are. That is why it is best to request free moving quotes from different moving companies. The prices can vary quite a bit, so this way you can see where you will be the cheapest. Please note that requesting the quotes is free and without obligation. You do not want to be tied to agreements that you have not chosen.
Free moving quotes at Moova
At Moova you can request free quotes for your move to Austria. You can do this by filling in an online form that will only take you 2 minutes of your time. After this, you will receive a quote from various moving companies as soon as possible. These quotes are completely free and without obligation!
Finally
As you have read and probably also know, there is a lot to consider when moving abroad. Therefore, prepare yourself well for your emigration. Perhaps you can already do a small course in German with Austrian dialect? Who knows, this might help you with your emigration.
Do you have any questions?
If you have any other questions or need more information regarding emigrating to Austria, we would like to refer you to the other articles on our website.
