| Residence & registration on arrival |
After entering the country, you must report to the local Immigration Office, and if your stay is a long one, an address confirmation is required every 90 days so that the authorities are always informed. |
| Check your visa or residence permit |
You need a visa before entering the country, for example for work, family or retirement, and afterwards you can apply for a residence permit so that your stay remains legal and secure. |
| Arrange health insurance & social security |
For longer stays, private health insurance is strongly recommended, and if necessary you can also register with the public system at the same time, so that you are comprehensively covered. |
| Clarify taxes & main residence |
Anyone who stays longer than 180 days is considered tax-liable, and you must register with the Revenue Department so that your income is taxed correctly. |
| Handle the change of residence / re-registration |
Landlords or owners must report you to the immigration authority within 24 hours, and you should update all address changes at the same time to avoid problems. |
| Check the import of your own belongings from abroad |
With a valid visa and residence permit, personal belongings can be imported duty-free, and a detailed packing list makes customs clearance considerably easier. |
| Organise utility connections & accommodation |
Electricity, water, internet and mobile phone have to be arranged separately, but in many residential complexes basic tariffs are included, so you can get started straight away. |
| Look into language and integration programmes |
There are many language schools and integration programmes, for example through expat communities and international organisations, so that you can settle in quickly and make new contacts. |
