7. Terms and Conditions of Employment - Arbeitsmarktservice ...

TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS...........................................................................................................2
1. General ........................................................................................................................4
1.1 Geography and Population.......................................................................................4
1.2 The political system ..................................................................................................5
1.3 Climate .....................................................................................................................5
1.4 Languages................................................................................................................5
1.5 Culture & Religion.....................................................................................................5
2. Arriving in Austria ..........................................................................................................7
2.1 Duty of Registration ..................................................................................................7
2.2 Residence.................................................................................................................7
2.3 Bringing Domestic and Household Pets into Austria ................................................8
3. Living Conditions .........................................................................................................10
3.1 Currency and Living Costs .....................................................................................10
3.2 International Dialling Code......................................................................................10
3.2.1 Emergency Services Numbers .......................................................................10
3.3 Opening Hours – Businesses .................................................................................11
3.4 Opening a Bank Account........................................................................................11
3.5 Motor Vehicles........................................................................................................12
3.5.1 Driving License ...............................................................................................12
3.5.2 Motor Vehicle Licenses...................................................................................12
3.6 Housing ..................................................................................................................13
3.6.1 Short-Term Accommodation in Hotels and Youth Hostels..............................13
3.6.2 Important Details regarding Housing ..............................................................14
3.6.3 Finding permanent Housing............................................................................15
3.6.4 Eligibility for Council Housing .........................................................................15
3.6.5 Eligibility for Housing Association Accommodation ........................................16
3.6.6 Application for a Radio and TV License..........................................................16
3.6.7 Registration for Gas and Electricity ................................................................16
3.6.8 Registration of Fixed Network Phones and Mobile Phones............................17
4. Education ......................................................................................................................18
4.1 Education and Training - Overview.........................................................................18
4.2 Initial Vocational Training – Apprenticeships..........................................................21
4.3 Further Education ...................................................................................................22
5. Recognition and Nostrification of Foreign Qualifications........................................25
5.1 General...................................................................................................................25
Recognition and Nostrification of Foreign Diplomas – Competent Authorities...................25
5.2.1 Universities/Universities of Applied Sciences/Academies – Academic
Education in General:.....................................................................................................26
5.2.2 Teaching Degrees: .........................................................................................26
5.2.3 Diplomas in the Health Field (excluding Medical Doctors)..............................27
5.2.3.1 Nurses/Paramedics/Masseurs ................................................................................ 27
5.2.3.2 Qualified Technical Medical Professions ................................................................ 28
5.2.4 Midwives: ........................................................................................................29
5.2.5 Medical Doctors ..............................................................................................30
5.2.6 Lawyers ..........................................................................................................30
5.2.7 Architects/Construction Engineers/Civil Engineers.........................................30
5.2.8 Recognition of Foreign School Diplomas........................................................31