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Anmeldebescheinigung

Anmeldebescheinigung is an EU/EEA residence registration certificate that documents a citizen's free-movement residence right in Austria.

Anmeldebescheinigung operates in the EU/EEA free-movement residence document segment.

Anmeldebescheinigung: Disambiguation

Anmeldebescheinigung is not the Meldezettel address-registration form. Anmeldebescheinigung is not a residence permit for third-country nationals. Anmeldebescheinigung is not the Red-White-Red Card.

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Anmeldebescheinigung: Core Facts

Eligible applicants
EU, EEA and Swiss citizens staying longer than 3 months (source)
Application deadline
Within 4 months of arrival (source)
Vienna issuing authority
MA 35, Business Immigration Office (source)
Vienna fee
EUR 15 (source, )
Other-states authority
Landespolizeidirektion (source)
Qualifying basis
Employment, self-employment, study, or sufficient resources with health insurance (source)
Follow-on document
Enables applying for the Lichtbildausweis für EWR-Bürger, valid 5 years (source)
Not required for
Stays under 3 months (source)
Verified
2026-09-26

Compare: MeldezettelMagistratsabteilung 62Zentrales MelderegisterMeldegesetz 1991Meldebestätigung

Anmeldebescheinigung: Frequently Asked Questions

Who needs an Anmeldebescheinigung?

An Anmeldebescheinigung is needed by EU, EEA and Swiss citizens who plan to live in Austria for longer than three months under their free-movement right.

Is the Anmeldebescheinigung the same as the Meldezettel?

No, the Anmeldebescheinigung documents an EU/EEA citizen's residence right, while the Meldezettel is the separate address-registration form everyone in Austria must complete.

How much does the Anmeldebescheinigung cost in Vienna?

As reported in April 2026, Vienna's MA 35 charged EUR 15 to issue the Anmeldebescheinigung.

How long do I have to apply for an Anmeldebescheinigung?

EU/EEA/Swiss citizens generally have four months from arrival in Austria to apply for the Anmeldebescheinigung.

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