How Austria residence permit for financially independent individuals helped young sportsmen reach heights in hockey
Vasili and Ivan were always passionate about hockey, and from their childhood, I knew they would succeed one day. I also knew I had to do everything to make this happen.
When Russian hockey could not give Vasili and Ivan more opportunities to grow, my husband and I agreed to give our sons a chance to play hockey in another country. After careful consideration, we chose Austria as our destination.
To ensure nothing comes our way and ruins our children’s hopes, we addressed Immigrant Invest. Not only did their experts assist in obtaining residence permits for financially independent people, but they also helped us rent a house and even find a suitable hockey team!
Olga, Alexei, and their sons, Vasili and Ivan,
A family from Russia
Clients’ names and photos have been changed
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Head of the Austrian office
How Austria residence permit for financially independent individuals helped young sportsmen reach heights in hockey
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How the family obtained residence permits in Austria
The process of becoming Austrian residents took five and a half months. Alexei did not participate, and Olga acted as the main applicant. Immigrant Invest experts accompanied her throughout the entire process.
The lawyers filed the application for Austrian residence permits right after New Year's to obtain three quotas for all family members.
October 16th, 2017
Preliminary Due Diligence
Immigrant Invest experts conducted a thorough background check to determine the applicants' eligibility for the residence permit. This step ensured no surprises could delay or complicate the application.
After the successful check, lawyers signed a contract with Olga.
Immigrant Invest experts conducted a thorough background check to determine the applicants' eligibility for the residence permit. This step ensured no surprises could delay or complicate the application.
After the successful check, lawyers signed a contract with Olga.
+ 3 weeks
Documents preparation
Lawyers provided Olga with the required documents. The list included:
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international passports — for all applicants;
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birth certificates — for children;
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marriage certificate — for Olga;
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police clearance certificate — for Olga;
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property ownership certificate;
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photos — for all applicants;
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German language certificate — for Olga;
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proof of financial solvency.
To prove financial solvency, Olga, with the help of Immigrant Invest, opened a bank account in an Austrian bank and transferred €80,000 there.
Immigrant Invest lawyers legalised all the documents and arranged translations of papers to German when all the documents were collected.
Lawyers provided Olga with the required documents. The list included:
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international passports — for all applicants;
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birth certificates — for children;
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marriage certificate — for Olga;
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police clearance certificate — for Olga;
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property ownership certificate;
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photos — for all applicants;
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German language certificate — for Olga;
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proof of financial solvency.
To prove financial solvency, Olga, with the help of Immigrant Invest, opened a bank account in an Austrian bank and transferred €80,000 there.
Immigrant Invest lawyers legalised all the documents and arranged translations of papers to German when all the documents were collected.
+ 2 weeks
Rental of of real estate
Immigrant Invest specialists provided applicants with suitable property options and arranged meetings with real estate owners. When Olga and Alexei chose a suitable apartment, lawyers checked that it had a clear title.
Immigrant Invest specialists provided applicants with suitable property options and arranged meetings with real estate owners. When Olga and Alexei chose a suitable apartment, lawyers checked that it had a clear title.
+ 1 week
Purchase of health insurance
Immigrant Invest provided the Austrian insurance agent with all family members' initial details, including birth dates, height, weight, and existing medical conditions. The health insurance contracts were concluded for three years.
Immigrant Invest provided the Austrian insurance agent with all family members' initial details, including birth dates, height, weight, and existing medical conditions. The health insurance contracts were concluded for three years.
+ 5 weeks
Application for residence permits in Austria
The family already had residence permits in Greece obtained through real estate investment, so they did not need to apply for Schengen visas to enter Austria. They could travel to the country and file their applications in person. They chose to do this in Vöcklabruck, Austria.
Lawyers booked an appointment at the town’s administration for January 2nd to ensure the application was filed as early as possible.
On the scheduled date, Olga and her sons submitted their documents and had their fingerprints taken.
The family already had residence permits in Greece obtained through real estate investment, so they did not need to apply for Schengen visas to enter Austria. They could travel to the country and file their applications in person. They chose to do this in Vöcklabruck, Austria.
Lawyers booked an appointment at the town’s administration for January 2nd to ensure the application was filed as early as possible.
On the scheduled date, Olga and her sons submitted their documents and had their fingerprints taken.
+ 3 months
Quota allocation
Once the application was submitted, it was placed in the queue for quota allocation. Approval depends on the availability of these quotas, so timely submission and complete documentation were crucial.
Once the application was submitted, it was placed in the queue for quota allocation. Approval depends on the availability of these quotas, so timely submission and complete documentation were crucial.
April 5th, 2018
Residence permits collection
After the quotas were allocated, Olga, Vasili, and Ivan became eligible for residence permit cards. The family collected their cards from the Municipal Department of Immigration and Citizenship in Austria.
After the quotas were allocated, Olga, Vasili, and Ivan became eligible for residence permit cards. The family collected their cards from the Municipal Department of Immigration and Citizenship in Austria.
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