EU/EEA/Swiss registration certificate (free movement) (Anmeldebescheinigung)
EU/EEA/Swiss registration certificate (free movement) is a residence route in Austria (Volný pohyb EU / ESVO). Apply within 4 months of arrival; non-workers show sufficient resources + comprehensive health insurance. Fee €44 per person (2026); non-EU family get Aufenthaltskarte (€91/€39). Permanent residence certificate after 5 yrs.
EU residence rights and relocation planning →Requirements at a glance
There is no minimum stay to keep the permit. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 5 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 10 years.
How holders are taxed
Worldwide income, progressive up to 55%; dividends/capital gains 27.5% flat KESt
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Kategorie | Volný pohyb EU / ESVO |
|---|---|
| Investice | — |
| Poplatky (rodina) | CHF 124 |
| Příjem / rok | — |
| Majetek | — |
| Min. pobyt | 0 |
| TP | 5 |
| Občanství | 10 |
| Práce | yes |
| Způsobilost | EU/EEA/CH only |
| Daň | Worldwide income, progressive up to 55%; dividends/capital gains 27.5% flat KESt |
| Stav k | 2026-10 |
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