https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Austria in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Moving to Vienna can get expensive quickly. Deposits, furniture, German classes, transport, paperwork and the first confusing weeks in a new city all add up. https://www.thelocal.at/20260611/the-free-services-and-benefits-new-vienna-residents-should-know-about Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:55:23 +0200 the-free-services-and-benefits-new-vienna-residents-should-know-about It's not easy finding an apartment or house in Austria, but once you do, make sure you have all the proper papers so you don't hamper your chances of getting it. https://www.thelocal.at/20220408/explained-which-documents-do-you-need-to-rent-a-flat-in-austria Fri, 08 Apr 2022 14:50:18 +0200 explained-which-documents-do-you-need-to-rent-a-flat-in-austria Moving to Austria promises great quality of life, but Americans reveal that the road to feeling truly at home is complicated by language, paperwork, and culture. https://www.thelocal.at/20250513/endless-bureaucracy-why-americans-struggle-to-settle-in-austria Tue, 13 May 2025 15:20:26 +0200 endless-bureaucracy-why-americans-struggle-to-settle-in-austria Moving to a new country can be challenging, but if you are coming to the Austrian capital Vienna, here are some The Local articles that can help you get settled. https://www.thelocal.at/20230415/the-essential-articles-to-read-if-you-are-moving-to-vienna Sat, 15 Apr 2023 12:56:21 +0200 the-essential-articles-to-read-if-you-are-moving-to-vienna From bureaucracy to social integration, foreigners face various challenges when settling in Austria. Here are the most common issues and practical solutions to overcome them. https://www.thelocal.at/20240905/the-main-complaints-foreigners-have-about-life-in-austria-and-how-to-solve-them Thu, 05 Sep 2024 15:39:50 +0200 the-main-complaints-foreigners-have-about-life-in-austria-and-how-to-solve-them If you are moving to Austria, can you keep using your home country's bank account or open an international one online, or should you really have an Austrian one? https://www.thelocal.at/20220613/reader-question-do-i-need-to-open-a-local-bank-account-when-moving-to-austria Mon, 13 Jun 2022 15:41:51 +0200 reader-question-do-i-need-to-open-a-local-bank-account-when-moving-to-austria Austria's workforce has grown significantly in the last 20 years, with a large increase in foreign residents joining. But experts say it will shrink in future if action is not taken to address the country's skilled labour shortage. https://www.thelocal.at/20260316/how-foreigners-are-helping-drive-austrias-workforce Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:59:43 +0100 how-foreigners-are-helping-drive-austrias-workforce If you are moving to Austria and planning to work once you're here, there are a few websites that you need to know. https://www.thelocal.at/20220513/six-official-websites-to-know-if-youre-planning-to-work-in-austria Fri, 13 May 2022 13:34:37 +0200 six-official-websites-to-know-if-youre-planning-to-work-in-austria You’ve lived in your rented apartment in Austria for years—but suddenly your landlord says they need it back for personal use. Is this allowed? Here’s what the law says. https://www.thelocal.at/20250312/reader-question-can-my-landlord-ask-me-to-leave-my-apartment-so-he-can-use-it Wed, 12 Mar 2025 16:54:47 +0100 reader-question-can-my-landlord-ask-me-to-leave-my-apartment-so-he-can-use-it If you are thinking about leaving the US for Austria—whether for work, love, a new adventure, or any other reason—there are a few steps you need to take first. Here we list the options available for US citizens who plan to make the move. https://www.thelocal.at/20241106/checklist-how-to-move-to-austria-as-an-american Wed, 06 Nov 2024 15:58:54 +0100 checklist-how-to-move-to-austria-as-an-american Vienna has countless beautiful corners, but some stand out for greenery, quiet streets and great transport. Here’s where newcomers often fall in love with the city. https://www.thelocal.at/20251119/how-to-choose-the-right-vienna-neighbourhood-if-you-want-greenery-and-quiet Wed, 19 Nov 2025 14:11:58 +0100 how-to-choose-the-right-vienna-neighbourhood-if-you-want-greenery-and-quiet Moving to Austria from the UK is more complicated than it used to be – and comes with a lot more paperwork. But it’s doable if you have your documents in order. The Local chatted to Ladi Sonaike – who recently moved from London to Tyrol – about his tips. https://www.thelocal.at/20231116/nightmare-what-its-like-to-move-from-the-uk-to-austria-after-brexit Thu, 16 Nov 2023 17:31:16 +0100 nightmare-what-its-like-to-move-from-the-uk-to-austria-after-brexit Breathtakingly beautiful nature, cultural delights, and generally high-quality public services are guaranteed when you move to Austria. Unfortunately, so is a big pile of paperwork. https://www.thelocal.at/20210927/the-five-most-essential-pieces-of-paperwork-youll-need-when-moving-to-austria Mon, 27 Sep 2021 18:28:41 +0200 the-five-most-essential-pieces-of-paperwork-youll-need-when-moving-to-austria International residents in Austria have spelled out a long list of complaints about the infamous MA35 immigration office in Vienna, although there were many who appreciated the service. https://www.thelocal.at/20221010/insensitive-and-inefficient-your-verdict-on-viennas-immigration-office-ma-35 Mon, 10 Oct 2022 18:17:25 +0200 insensitive-and-inefficient-your-verdict-on-viennas-immigration-office-ma-35 Working holiday visas are a great way to immerse in a new culture for a longer time while partially funding the trip through work. Austria offers the scheme for citizens of a few countries. Here is what you need to know. https://www.thelocal.at/20220708/explained-how-to-get-a-working-holiday-visa-in-austria Fri, 08 Jul 2022 14:09:32 +0200 explained-how-to-get-a-working-holiday-visa-in-austria Austria has a reputation for being a pet-friendly country overall. But what about when it comes to getting your furry friend here? https://www.thelocal.at/20230815/explained-how-to-move-to-austria-with-your-pets Tue, 15 Aug 2023 17:53:44 +0200 explained-how-to-move-to-austria-with-your-pets From budget chains to second-hand treasures, here’s where to shop for furniture in Austria if you’re setting up a new home. https://www.thelocal.at/20250722/more-than-ikea-where-else-to-buy-furniture-in-austria Tue, 22 Jul 2025 17:16:24 +0200 more-than-ikea-where-else-to-buy-furniture-in-austria International residents of Vienna need the city's infamous MA 35, an immigration office known for delays and mistakes. However, there are some tips to make your visit more productive (and they don't necessarily involve moving away). https://www.thelocal.at/20221019/bring-everything-you-have-key-tips-for-dealing-with-viennas-immigration-office-ma-35 Wed, 19 Oct 2022 17:57:51 +0200 bring-everything-you-have-key-tips-for-dealing-with-viennas-immigration-office-ma-35 Need to get a Meldezettel or somehow have one but don’t know what it is? Here’s what you need to know. https://www.thelocal.at/20201209/meldezettel-everything-you-need-to-know-about-austrias-compulsory-address-registration-system Wed, 09 Dec 2020 15:38:55 +0100 meldezettel-everything-you-need-to-know-about-austrias-compulsory-address-registration-system Moving somewhere new can be challenging, and as a new resident in Vienna, there are certain things you need to do to settle in. Here we take you through them. https://www.thelocal.at/20240305/first-steps-what-to-do-when-you-move-to-vienna Tue, 05 Mar 2024 18:05:26 +0100 first-steps-what-to-do-when-you-move-to-vienna