The questions almost everyone asks.

Processing time depends on the visa type and the authority involved. Schengen visas usually take 15–30 days, student visas 2–3 months, work permits such as the Red-White-Red card 4–8 weeks, and cases like family reunification or citizenship can take up to 6 months. In the consultation we give you a timeline specific to your case.

Documents vary by visa type, but usually include a valid passport (at least 3 months validity beyond the trip), passport photo, the completed form, proof of funds, health/travel insurance, confirmation of accommodation and supporting certificates (birth, marriage, education or employment). We prepare a personalised checklist for every client.

No — the final decision rests with the official Austrian authorities (such as the foreign ministry or local migration centres). But with complete document preparation and our experience, our success rate is high: 98% of cases are approved on the first attempt.

We analyse the reasons for the refusal, advise on appeal or reapplication, and prepare targeted supplementary documents. Appeal windows are usually short (around 4 weeks), so acting quickly matters.

A completed form and valid passport, university admission letter, proof of financial means, valid health/travel insurance and transcripts with official educational records. The process usually runs: first consultation and eligibility check, university application support, document preparation and translation, visa application, and pre- and post-arrival support — about 4 to 8 weeks in total.

After graduating, there are routes for switching a student residence into a work permit. We review the post-graduation options with you from the very start of your study plan, so no time is lost after your degree.

We help adapt your CV and cover letter to Austrian standards, introduce the right portals and connect you with employers. For skilled professionals there are routes such as the Red-White-Red card or the EU Blue Card — we determine the most suitable one for you and prepare the case.

The Red-White-Red card is a points-based residence permit for specific groups of skilled workers in Austria. It covers settlement and limited work authorisation and has its own scoring criteria. We assess your profile and give you full guidance for the application.

Family reunification rules depend on your visa status. Spouses and dependent children are usually eligible, but conditions such as income, housing and insurance must be met. We assess eligibility and file the case for your family.

It depends on the visa and the job. Many residence routes and some occupations require a level of German; at some international companies and tech jobs, English is enough. We explain the language level your goal actually requires and, where needed, recommend courses and certificates.

Registering your residence (Meldezettel) — needed for opening a bank account and a mobile contract — receiving your residence card if it wasn't issued earlier, opening an Austrian bank account, getting a local SIM and checking your health insurance coverage. In our settlement package all of this is arranged in advance, so the first week is only about your family arriving.