
Austria’s Financial Independence Visa: A Quiet Gateway to European Residency
Austria’s Financial Independence Visa — officially the Niederlassung – ausgenommen Erwerbstätigkeit permit — allows financially self-sufficient non-EU citizens to live in Austria without employment. Applicants must show stable income (€2,220/month for singles, €3,500 for couples) and roughly €200,000 in liquid assets, plus accommodation, insurance, and a clean record.