By Mariana Morales We must have probably heard this term before, but what does it mean, and how does it affect our daily life? The name “Pink Tax” comes from the fact that products for women are more expensive than those for men, and said products are usually colored in pink. It isn’t actually a … Continue reading What is the Pink Tax?
How to get an anti-tick jab in Vienna? – Zeckenschutzimpfung (FSME-Impfung)
By Line Chokor Tick-borne encephalitis. Sounds scary, right? Let’s shorten it to TBE, then. TBE is a disease that causes inflammation of the brain and cerebral membranes. Humans contract the virus primarily through the bite of a disease-infected tick - a parasitic arachnid. Another way to catch the disease is through the consumption of raw … Continue reading How to get an anti-tick jab in Vienna? – Zeckenschutzimpfung (FSME-Impfung)
Most amazing Christmas markets to visit after the lockdown!
Text by Ana Montalvo What is Christmas in Austria without sharing a Glühwein with your dearest friends? This year, due to COVID restrictions, we are certainly missing the coziness and fun of our favorite Christmas markets. But we know that once the lockdown is over, we will all be eager to go and visit one … Continue reading Most amazing Christmas markets to visit after the lockdown!
Health insurance and e-Card: why you need to be insured and how to get it
Text by Naz Ilgaz The healthcare system in Austria is a very good and accessible service. It is mainly public, but you can also be privately insured. In this article, you will learn about how it works and some interesting facts about it. Healthcare facts in Austria Every citizen and resident in Austria must be … Continue reading Health insurance and e-Card: why you need to be insured and how to get it
Transport in Austria
Text by Eduarda Vogau Public transport is one of the many things Austrians can be very proud of. Either in a big city or somewhere in a rural area, public transport is equally fast, efficient, frequent, and always comes on time. Transportation types vary across the different regions of Austria, in this blog post, we … Continue reading Transport in Austria
Demo against the long waiting times for residence permits #MA35
If you’re struggling with the MA35, their requirements and their long processing times, let me tell you: we get you.
German certifications: which ones there are and which one do I need for my case
Learning German can be difficult for many of us. But you don´t have to be intimidated by it! At the end, it is the most spoken language in the EU and it can open so many doors for you. As we need to prove our German level when aplying for a residence permit, here we … Continue reading German certifications: which ones there are and which one do I need for my case
Requirements to marry or register as a couple with an Austrian citizen
What are the requirements to celebrate a wedding or partner registration between an Austrian citizen and a foreign? In this post, you will find a list of the requirements in English and German, as well as an explanation of how to get some papers, and where you can hold the ceremony. Before submitting the documentation, … Continue reading Requirements to marry or register as a couple with an Austrian citizen
Requirements to apply for the family reunification residence permit
If you have married or registered as a couple with an Austrian citizen, you can apply for a residence visa as a “family member” for you and also for your children -as long as they are minors and unmarried- (Familienangehöriger). This visa will allow you to have free access to work full time, study, and … Continue reading Requirements to apply for the family reunification residence permit
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