Are you planning a move to Austria or currently living there as a foreign national? Significant changes are on the horizon for 2026 and beyond. In this episode, we dive into the planned reforms for the Red-White-Red Card, aimed at simplifying applications and shortening wait times for skilled workers through a new "one-stop office".We also discuss the upcoming tightening of citizenship requirements, including the shift from B1 to B2 German language proficiency as the basic standard for naturalization, alongside a mandatory new citizenship course. Additionally, we cover the temporary pause on family reunification applications for those in the asylum system and the introduction of a revised, more intensive "integration year" featuring mandatory modules on democracy and European values. Stay ahead of the curve with these insights into Austria’s increasingly structured system for newcomers.

Austria immigration 2026, Red-White-Red Card reform, Austrian citizenship B2 German, family reunification Austria pause, integration agreement Austria, residency permits Austria, skilled workers Austria, Austrian Integration Fund (ÖIF)

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