Austria – Visas
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Alpine scenery, ski slopes and Vienna's music and coffee-house life sit alongside excellent healthcare and a safe, orderly society. English is widely spoken, making everyday life straightforward.
Austria at a glance
Cost of living
High
Property
Moderate
Healthcare
Excellent
Safety
Safe
Climate
Cool (~11°C)
English
Very widely spoken
Expat community
Very large
Where Austria is strongest: healthcare #2 of 78English-friendliness #21 of 81size of expat community #21 of 81
Worth weighing up: tax friendliness #77 of 81cost of living #58 of 77property affordability #53 of 75
TaxWorldwide income, 55% top
Visa / residencySkilled or private-means (quota-limited)
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