On October 24, 2025, the Austrian parliament approved amendments to the Settlement and Residence Act (NAG) and the Foreign Employment Act (AuslBG) which create a new residence permit for cross-border commuters.
Effective December 1, 2025, the new procedure enables third-country nationals workers who live in a neighboring country to work in Austrian border districts. Prerequisites are a positive report from the Austrian Public Employment Service (AMS) and a permanent residence permit in the neighboring country.
The AMS report is an expert opinion that no suitable candidate in Austria can be found for the position.
A transitional regulation until the end of 2025 ensures that already employed cross-border commuters can continue to work in Austria.
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