Expats, meet Vienna.
Live your dream expat life in Vienna.Hi! I’m Bistra Kumbaroska, a social innovator and expat living in Vienna with my wife and business partner Christina Forster.
A metropole unlike any other, Vienna is great at constantly reinventing itself. Whether it’s the culture, the people, or the business landscape, the city is becoming more diverse every single day. Moving here opened a whole new world for me—I fell in love not only with its beauty, but with the person whom I now call my wife.
It’s no coincidence that we chose to found our social impact agency in Vienna; the city offers acceptance and support to anyone looking to better themselves and the world. For us, it was the team of the Vienna Business Agency that made all the difference when settling down. The residence permit, the citizenship application, our startup—regardless of topic, it was them that made us feel welcomed and heard.
Personalized support
Your go-to service for free advice, at the Expat Centre.
The Vienna Business Agency’s Expat Centre is here to answer every one of your questions about moving to, settling and living in Vienna.
Meet your tribe.
Meet the Expat Club.
The Expat Club is a network for international professionals just like you - to meet, socialise and discover the Viennese lifestyle.
Vienna's experts are here to support you.
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living and working in Vienna.
Meet the world's most liveable city.
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Expat Guide
The handbook for internationals moving to the city, and best introduction to all things living and working in Vienna.
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First steps with StartWien
Vienna's welcome program for internationals arriving to the city - free counseling and events to help you find your way around.
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The Vienna Family Network
One of the city's many expat communities, the Vienna family network supports international (future) parents.
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Vienna Würstelstand
Empowering people to make the most out of the city, Vienna Würstelstand is the go-to place for all new happenings around Vienna.
What makes Vienna the best city in the world?
Vienna's rich history, stunning architecture, and thriving arts scene provide residents with a vibrant and culturally diverse environment.
Consistently ranking among the cities with the highest standard of living, Vienna offers excellent healthcare, a safe environment, and well-developed infrastructure.
Not only are public school and kindergarten free in Vienna, the city also boasts a number of international private schools with various teaching languages and methods.
€1 per day for public transport, 3,000km of public canals, and around 30,000 public kindergarten spaces - the City of Vienna plays a large role in making Vienna so liveable.
Colorful and unafraid to flaunt it, Vienna is a city that knows there is strength in diversity, and takes every opportunity to show support.
Meet the people and companies that make Vienna a great place to live.
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Success Story
Accredited European School comes to Vienna
Vienna is ready to add another feather to its cap in the form of an accredited European school – a real win for the expat community.
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Success Story
Bistra & Christina: Changing the world beings in Vienna
Social innovators Bistra and Christina found everything they were looking for in Vienna, and something extra – new adventures, new projects, and new love.
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Success Story
GATE Space: Space technology from Vienna, for the world
With a goal of making space transport faster, more efficient, and more sustainable, GATE Space develops propulsion solutions for moving satellites.
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Success Story
Let's meet Christian
At the Vienna Business Agency, Christian and his team work hard to support companies and expats interested in a move to Vienna.
