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How do I meet the 12-month work requirement?

You need 12 months of fully insured employment in Austria within the last 24 months

To meet the 12-month work requirement:

If you are employed (“angestellt”): 

  • Work at least 12 months in total within the past 24 months in Austria
  • Your earnings must be above the minor employment threshold (€551.10/month in 2025)
  • Each month must include full insurance (health, accident, and pension)
  • The months don't need to be consecutive - you can combine periods from different jobs
  • Only officially registered employment counts toward this requirement

If you are self-employed (“selbstständig”): 

  • You must earn above the yearly insurance threshold (€6,613.22 in 2025)
  • Income can be unevenly distributed throughout the year
  • You must be registered with SVS (Social Insurance for Self-Employed)
  • Required proof can include:
    • Business registration documents
    • SVS insurance confirmation
    • Client invoices/bills
    • Bank statements showing business income
    • Income tax statements (if available)

Inside Austria

All qualifying work must be performed in Austria. Employment or self-employment outside Austria does not count toward the 12-month requirement.

mypaperwork.ai can help you verify your employment history, calculate your qualifying months, and organize the necessary documentation to prove you meet the 12-month requirement.

Note: Employment outside Austria does not count toward the 12-month requirement.