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Investment visas in Austria

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Residence permit for self-employed gainful activity / business founders (Niederlassungsbewilligung – Selbständige Erwerbstätigkeit)

Entry: multiple
Stay: issued for the duration necessary to establish and run the business (initial validity commonly up to 24 months; renewable)
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Fee: 0 EUR (Administrative fees apply; no single statutory flat 'investor visa' fee. See official guidance.)

Work allowed: yes (for the declared business activity)

Extendable: yes

Processing time: varies; often months (evaluation of business plan and economic interest)

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