This guide explains the income requirements for all major Austrian work and residence permit categories in 2026.

Vienna consolidates its position as a leading global conference destination: after taking first place in the prestigious ranking of the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) in May, the city has now achieved second place worldwide for the third time in a row in the latest congress ranking of the Union of International Associations (UIA) for 2024.

In this article, we explore the many advantages of immigrating to Austria and use international rankings to show why Vienna, in particular, is a global leader when it comes to living and working.