Austria freelance visa.

The official page asks for: written contract for self-employed work over 6 months, health insurance that covers all risks in Austria, proof of a home in Austria, proof of income to live on and criminal record extract from home country.

A fixed, regular income of your own at the ASVG standard rate. For 2026 that is EUR 1,308.39 a month for a single person, EUR 2,064.12 for a couple and EUR 201.88 more per child.

Valid for as long as the contract runs, up to 12 months. Can be renewed for up to 12 months at a time while the conditions are still met. Apply in Austria before it runs out, at the earliest 3 months before.

Application fee EUR 218 (EUR 212 for applications made before 1 January 2026).

Open to people from outside the EU, the EEA and Switzerland. For non-EU nationals with a written contract to do a set piece of self-employed work for a client in Austria for more than six months. It is for a stay that ends, not for settling. Citizens of the EU, the EEA and Switzerland can already live in Austria without this visa.

Family reunification is not possible on this permit.

Covers the self-employed work in the contract. Work can start only once the permit card is collected.

In person at the Austrian embassy or consulate in your country of residence. Visa-free nationals may also apply in Austria during their visa-free stay. No set time on the permit page. The general rule is a decision without undue delay and within six months at most.