fjblau
American looking for information about Austria
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Lives in Feldkirch, Vorarlberg
Registration: 11 February 2017
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COVID-19 and expatriation in Austria by Loïc
Hello everybody, The COVID-19 crisis inevitably impacts Austria, between closed airports or periods of containment in some cities or even the entire country . We would like to hear from you during this unusual period, to find out what the ...
Thanks! Still on the hunt here! Read More
Following your life partner in Austria by Loïc
Hi everyone, If love can move mountains, it also makes people move abroad, in countries such as Austria. Following your life partner in a country with different customs and rules is an act of absolute trust and may require a period of ...
Don't do it. Moving here for a relationship is fraught with peril. :) Read More
COVID-19 and expatriation in Austria by Loïc
Hello everybody, The COVID-19 crisis inevitably impacts Austria, between closed airports or periods of containment in some cities or even the entire country . We would like to hear from you during this unusual period, to find out what the ...
I'll bite... It has been both comforting and horribly disorienting to be an ex-pat in Austria during COVID-19. The comforting part is that there is a great social fabric here in Austria and the government, by and large, is being proactive, ... Read More
Íæż½ã½ã interest in politics in Austria by Bhavna
Hello everyone, As an expat, your day-to-day life in Austria is impacted by decision-making at the political level in your host country as well as in your country of origin. We would like to know how involved you think expats should be in the ...
The Democrats Abroad group in Vienna has been an invaluable source of information about registering to vote and getting an absentee ballot in on time. This is more about staying connected to US process though... I have found it interesting to follow ... Read More
On the topic of marriage + permission to stay by dmanexe
Hello, and thank you for the time to read and respond! I have met the love of my life, and she lives in Vienna, Austria, or as they say, Wien, Osterreich. I am currently on my first visit to Wien, but we're serious about marriage. I have ...
It's definitely complicated, but also possible. I am in IT too, and I was able to get a work permit. You have to show a LOT of supporting documentation, but the people at the visa office (in Feldkirch) were very helpful. The visa that I got was ... Read More
I recently moved to feldkirch austria with my husband and daughter by mallorey Anderson
Hi guys. I am a 24 year old south african female. I recently moved to feldkirch austria with my husband and daughter a week ago. I am a native english speaker with an EU passport. I would love to get to make new friends. Also I am unemployed and ...
I also recently moved to Feldkirch from Seattle, Washington. We just got home from the wonderful farmer's market! What sort of work do you do? I am also in the Software business and I work in Dornbirn. Frank Read More
Mistakes expats make in Austria by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you make any mistakes when you first moved to Austria? What were they? How did you address your mistakes? Did you learn anything from them? With hindsight, what would you do differently? Are there any tips you could ...
And you can't get Root Beer anywhere!!! :) Read More
Entering EU when you have a Work Visa by fjblau
I am a US citizen relocating to Austria. My RWR work visa was approved for Austria... my household goods are currently on the way there... I have a place to live, a job, a bank account there, etc... My question is.... what do I say at Customs in ...
Just an update... the only travel issue that I had was at Checkin in Los Angeles, where they wanted to know why I didn't have a return ticket... I explained I was going to Austria for work and that my visa had already been approved, just not ... Read More
Entering EU when you have a Work Visa
I am a US citizen relocating to Austria. My RWR work visa was approved for Austria... my household goods are currently on the way there... I have a place to live, a job, a bank account there, etc... My question is.... what do I say at Customs in ... Read More
New members of the Austria forum, introduce yourself here – 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Austria forum? DonÂ’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hello! My name is Frank and I am moving to Feldkirch from Seattle, WA. I am a software engineer, photographer ([link moderated] and a mediocre guitar player. I would love to meet other expats in the area! I know most of the people here are in the ... Read More