Living & Working

Working in Vienna

Citizens from the EEA area work on the same conditions as Austrian citizens. For non EU citizens to take up legal gainful employment in Austria a valid certificate of residence is required. more

View of Vienna and the Danube river, two couples in the front

Presentation of topics

The first phase of the Vienna Charter process has been completed. The topics the Viennese want to discuss in the context of various aspects of living together have been collected. more

Right of Residence

In Vienna Municipal Department 35 - Immigration, Citizenship and Registry Offices is the only place where all kinds of residence titles are issued. To obtain a first residence title applications must be made from abroad prior to entry into Austria. more

Land Acquisition by Foreigners

Housing-related Service Points

The tenants assistance hotline offers rapid and free-of-charge assistance in all housing matters weekdays from 8am to 8pm. more

E-government services

Establishing a water connection

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World's largest Klimt collection

On occasion of Klimt's 150th anniversary, the collection is on display at Vienna's "Wien Museum" on Karlsplatz until 16 September. more
Top water quality

Thanks to the "Alte Donau" (Old Danube) recreation area, everyone in Vienna can bathe in natural water right in the middle of the city. more
Vienna Festival

This year's Vienna Festival takes place from 11 May to 17 June 2012 and features 36 productions from 24 countries. more
Viennale anniversary

A number of events will be held from May to the end of the year to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Viennale film festival. more
New Schwedenplatz

This central transport hub has long been a problem child. The City of Vienna now aims at better integrating Schwedenplatz into city life. more
Arthur Schnitzler

15 May 2012 marks the 15th anniversary of Arthur Schnitzler. A matinee will be held in Vienna to honour the famous doctor and writer. more
"Third Man Tour"

Fans of the cult film "The Third Man" can tour the film's original location in the sewer system. more
Point of Single Contact

The Point of Single Contact (PSC) Vienna now offers service providers who want to do business across Europe its services in English. more
Open Data

The City of Vienna has committed itself to the concept of Open Data and presented the first Open Data catalogue to the public. more
Multicultural hiking

For their new programme "erlebnisWandern", Naturfreunde Wien have organised a number of guided hiking trips. more