Susiefrom Oz
Australian expat in Austria
Forum posts
9
About me
Australian
Lives in Hermagor
Registration: 01 June 2011
Naturalisation and citizenship in Austria by Bhavna
Hello everyone, What are the requirements for acquiring citizenship in Austria? For example, length of residence, language requirements, employment etc.. What formalities are involved in the process? What is the policy on dual-citizenship ...
You a艂so have to have your B 1 in German language and be able to read and write it before you can get citizenship. If you relinquish your British citizenship you would lose your right to UK Pension I believe . I have three passports as I have ... Read More
Property prices in Austria by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Finding affordable housing in Austria is number one priority for newcomers. Tell us more about the estate market in your district/city/region. What are the most desired places to live? What are the most affordable ones? What is ...
I moved here nearly 7 years ago , from Australia , I bought my house then no problem , you need at least 鈧�10,000 over and above the house price to cover the Notar fees and registering the GrundBook for the change of ownership but the Notar ... Read More
Expand your social circle in Austria
I joined a couple of clubs in Villach and Klagenfurt , Austrian Brit club in Klagenfurt and the English round table in Villach also joined a mixed Choir in my home town of Hermagor 6 weeks after I got here so got to know the locals , I have made ... Read More
Insurance coverage in Austria
When I first arrived I got private health cover for 6 months till I was covered under GKK , after paying into it for 4 years discovered I was covered under UK NHS , as I'm on a part uk pension so after filling paperwork. With S1 form sent by ... Read More
Healthcare in Austria by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Austria ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Austria? Thanks in advance for sharing ...
Yes once registered , at GKK they will issue the Austrian EU health card card , that covers you fir Austria , any where else in the EU I can get emergency health care with my UK health care EU card . Read More
Healthcare in Austria by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Austria ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Austria? Thanks in advance for sharing ...
I don't know where your from , if. You are from the UK you are covered under the UK National health system, if you are on a part UK pension, I didn't know this when I arrived and paid into the Austrian GKK ( notional health ) for 4 years ... Read More
5 good reasons for living in Austria by Julien
Hi, if someone asks you the best reasons for making the choice to live and stay in Austria, what would be your top 5? Thanks in advance for participating, Julien
Top 5 things , that's hard ! I hav lived 23 years in Uk born there 37 years in Australa and 10 years in Northern Ontario Canada, .I moved here April 1st 2010 from Oz . Why ? 1 , the countryside 2. The climate seasons are wonderful and not too hot ... Read More