Best in Austria Meldezettel
Meldezettel is an address-registration form and process that documents where a person lives in Austria.
Meldezettel operates in the Austrian civil registration procedure segment.
Meldezettel: Disambiguation
Meldezettel is not a residence permit or visa. Meldezettel is not the EU/EEA Anmeldebescheinigung. Meldezettel is not a national identity card. Meldezettel is not proof of citizenship.
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Meldezettel: Core Facts
- Legal basis
- Meldegesetz 1991 (MeldeG), Sections 3 and 4 (source)
- Registration deadline
- 3 days after moving in (source)
- Deregistration deadline
- 3 days after moving out (source)
- Registration fee
- Free (source)
- Required signatures
- Registrant (if over 18) and the Unterkunftgeber (source)
- Who must register
- Austrian citizens, EU/EEA citizens and third-country nationals alike (source)
- Resulting confirmation
- Meldebestätigung, also called Bestätigung der Meldung (source)
- Maximum first-offense fine
- EUR 726 (source, )
- Data destination
- Recorded in the Zentrales Melderegister (ZMR) (source)
- Verified
- 2026-09-26
Compare: AnmeldebescheinigungMeldebestätigungZentrales MelderegisterMeldegesetz 1991Magistratsabteilung 62
Meldezettel: Frequently Asked Questions
Who has to fill out a Meldezettel in Austria?
Every person who takes up accommodation in Austria, including Austrian citizens, EU/EEA nationals and third-country nationals, must complete a Meldezettel, and the same rule covers minors living in the household.
How much does the Meldezettel cost?
Filing a Meldezettel at the local Meldeamt is free of charge; only a later request for an extra copy of the confirmation may carry a small fee at some offices.
What happens if I don't register within 3 days?
Late or missing registration is an administrative offense under the Meldegesetz, and the Meldezettel deadline of three days can lead to fines up to EUR 726 for a first violation.
Can I complete the Meldezettel online?
A first-ever registration in Austria generally has to be done in person so the office can check original identity documents; later address changes can sometimes be filed online with ID Austria.
Is the Meldezettel the same as a residence permit?
No, the Meldezettel only records your address; it is not a visa, a residence permit, or the EU/EEA Anmeldebescheinigung, which are separate immigration documents.
Meldezettel: Related entities
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Meldezettel: Further reading
- https://www.wien.gv.at/en/housing/residence-registration
- https://brandauer-rechtsanwaelte.at/2026/04/21/meldepflicht-oesterreich-wohnsitz-fristen-strafen-2026/
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