How do I register my residence in Austria?

Within three days of moving in, you register with the responsible registration office, in Vienna the municipal district office (Magistratisches Bezirksamt). For this you need the completed Meldezettel , which is also signed by your accommodation provider (usually the landlord), as well as a passport or ID card. You need the confirmation of this residence registration for your bank, employer and other official matters.

What does a move to Austria cost?

The costs depend mainly on the distance, moving volume and services booked such as a packing service or assembly – a move to Vienna is a different route from one to Vorarlberg. After the survey we give you a fixed price . A shared load noticeably reduces the costs for smaller loads. Contact us for a free quote for your long-distance move .

How long does a long-distance move to Austria take?

The journey itself takes one to two days, depending on the destination; Vienna or Salzburg can be reached from Berlin in one long day. You should allow more time for the overall planning: tenants can terminate a German tenancy with three months' notice (§ 573c BGB). So start around three months before your move to Austria ; we coordinate the exact schedule with your move abroad .

Do I need a new driving licence or a new car registration?

Your German driving licence remains valid in Austria as an EU licence and does not need to be converted. Your car, on the other hand, may generally only be driven with German number plates for one month if your main residence is in Austria. Before registration you pay the standard fuel consumption tax (NoVA) at the tax office; registration takes place via a registration office, which in Austria is usually based at insurance companies. You should calculate the costs of this vehicle re-registration before the move.

How does health insurance work in Austria?

If you are employed in Austria, your employer registers you for social security , which usually means you are insured with the Austrian Health Insurance Fund (ÖGK); the e-card is then your insurance card. Self-employed people are usually insured via the SVS. Until registration is complete, the European Health Insurance Card from Germany helps. Also clarify the switch with your German insurer before your move to Austria .

What is a part load and is it worthwhile for my move?

With a shared load , you share the loading space with other customers on the same route. This is suitable for smaller households, students or single people who initially live in furnished accommodation in Austria. You save compared with your own lorry, but need a little flexibility on the delivery day. When you enquire, we will tell you whether this option suits your long-distance move .

Which documents do I need for a move to Austria?

Important documents are your passport or ID card, the Meldezettel signed by your landlord, the tenancy agreement and proof for the registration certificate, such as an employment contract or proof of sufficient means and health insurance. For your car you need registration certificates part I and II and confirmation of insurance, and for pets the EU pet passport. You should have this document checklist to hand before your move abroad .

Do I need a registration certificate in Austria?

Yes, if you stay for longer than three months. As an EU citizen you apply for the registration certificate within four months of entry at the residence authority – in Vienna at the Magistrat, elsewhere usually at the district administration (Bezirkshauptmannschaft). It documents your right of residence as an employee, self-employed person or with sufficient means. The Meldezettel does not replace it; they are two separate obligations when moving to Austria .

How do I find a suitable flat in Austria?

Austrian property portals such as willhaben.at offer a large selection of flats to rent and buy in all regions. Expect a deposit that is often three months' rent. Since 1 July 2023, the "client pays" principle has applied to rented flats: the estate agent's commission is paid by whoever commissioned the agent – usually the landlord. Plan your flat search alongside organising your long-distance move , because without an address there is no Meldezettel.

What happens to my tax liability after the move?

With a residence or habitual abode of more than six months in Austria, you generally become subject to unlimited tax liability there. The double taxation agreement between Germany and Austria governs which country taxes which income, for example if you continue to let a flat in Germany. Get advice early from a tax adviser who knows both legal systems. Clarifying this is an important building block when emigrating to Austria .

How does working with Beste Umzug Unternehmen work?

After your enquiry comes a free consultation and, on request, a survey, after which we give you a fixed price . We then take care of packing, transport and assembly for your move to Austria . We are liable for your belongings under § 451e HGB (€620 per cubic metre of loading space); report visible damage at the latest on the day after delivery. Simply call us on 01625978461 to plan your individual move abroad .

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Emigrating to Austria: Moving Checklist

Your move to Austria: no customs for household goods, but the Meldezettel (registration form), registration certificate and NoVA – this checklist puts the deadlines in order.

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Moving to Austria

Your start in Austria: first the Meldezettel, then everyday life

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If you emigrate to Austria, the transport is easy: both countries are in the EU, and furniture and boxes cross the border without customs papers. The deadlines at your destination, on the other hand, are tight – the Meldezettel (registration form) is due within three days of moving in, and your car must be registered in Austria after one month. With our private move service we pack, transport and assemble, so that you have this time free for the authorities. You can find all the details under private move.

We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21) and handle moves to all of Austria – whether Vienna, Graz, Salzburg or Innsbruck. After a survey you receive a fixed price that lists packing, transport and furniture assembly. Plan your move-in day so that you have time for the registration office in the first three days. You can read how the route to the capital works under Moving Berlin – Vienna.

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Fixed price after a survey – transport to Vienna, Graz or Tyrol.

Request your individual quote for your move to Austria: after the survey we give you a fixed price for packing, transport and assembly. Our team will advise you by phone on 01625978461 about dates and how moving day fits in with your flat handover and registration office appointment. Your belongings are covered under the statutory rules (HGB).

Quotes available individually based on workload, scheduling and the desired scope of services.

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What we take on for your move to Austria

Transport from Berlin

When moving to Austria, we take on the part that takes strength and planning: packing, carrying, the journey and assembly in your new flat. We are liable for your belongings under the statutory rules of the HGB; it is best to take jewellery and important documents with you yourself, and additional insurance is available on request. We give you the fixed price after the survey, so that volume, floors and route are calculated realistically. You handle the paperwork such as the Meldezettel, registration certificate or NoVA yourself – we tell you in advance which deadlines run from the day you move in.

Packing Service

We pack crockery, books and electronics for the long journey to Austria and label every box by destination room.

Furniture assembly

Dismantling in Germany, assembly in your new flat in Austria – so that you can sleep in your own bed on the very first evening.

Piano transport

A piano travels with special straps and a dolly – even up the narrow stairs of a Viennese period building in Austria.

Furniture Transport

Individual pieces such as an heirloom wardrobe or a piano travel padded and secured to your new Austrian flat.

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How we support you

A move to Austria usually means a journey of several hundred kilometres. That is why we fix early on when loading takes place, when we arrive and who unlocks the door at the new address – so that after moving in there is time for the Meldezettel.

Reliable moving service

Loading and arrival dates are fixed in writing, so that you can arrange the flat handover in Austria with certainty.

Safe handling

Documents for the Meldezettel and registration certificate – passport, tenancy agreement, employment contract – travel with you, not in the lorry to Austria.

Clear communication

We clarify in advance whether a no-stopping and no-parking zone is needed in front of your new address in Austria and when it must be applied for.

Structured move planning

We plan backwards from the move-in day: cancellations, packing dates and the journey, so that the three-day deadline for the Meldezettel remains achievable.

Flexible support

If your job in Austria starts later, we store your furniture in the meantime – the registration deadline only starts when you actually move in.

Ready to move in

At the end the beds and wardrobes are standing, the boxes are in the right rooms – and you can take the signed Meldezettel to the office.

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Part loads for small volumes

The budget-friendly alternative

For smaller loads, a shared load is the affordable alternative to your own lorry: your belongings travel towards Austria with other consignments. You need a little flexibility on the delivery day – ideal if you initially live in furnished accommodation or only a few pieces of furniture follow later.

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A move to Austria raises many questions: the Meldezettel, registration certificate, car registration with NoVA, health insurance via the ÖGK. As Austria is an EU member, there is no customs declaration at all for your household goods. This guide shows step by step which deadline starts when – usually on the day you move into your new flat. That way your move abroad succeeds without fines and without unnecessary trips.

Planning safe and relaxed

Plan your move-in so that there is time for the registration office in the three days afterwards and your landlord signs the Meldezettel – this applies to every private move, senior move or student move to Austria.

Furniture, boxes, transport routes

With a packing service and careful furniture transport, furniture gets through period-building stairwells in Vienna or along narrow access roads in Tyrolean villages without damage to furniture or walls.

Costs, timing and special cases

Whether Vienna, Graz or Innsbruck: the route has the biggest influence on the cost of your move to Austria; a shared load reduces it noticeably for small loads.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about moving to Austria

Answers about the Meldezettel, registration certificate, NoVA, ÖGK and costs.

No. As Austria and Germany are EU members, there is no customs declaration at all for household goods and furniture on a move from Germany – there are no checks on goods at the border. Your own inventory list is still useful, but for insurance and unpacking, not for customs. For your car, what counts is not customs but Austrian registration with NoVA.

No customs, but deadlines: the formalities in Austria

As Austria is a member of the European Union, there is no customs declaration for moves from Germany – furniture and household goods need no papers. What matters are the deadlines after moving in: within three days you register with the registration office or municipal authority (Magistrat) using the Meldezettel; your landlord (Unterkunftgeber) also signs the Meldezettel. If you stay for longer than three months, as an EU citizen you apply for a registration certificate (Anmeldebescheinigung) at the residence authority within four months of entry.

A car with German number plates may generally only be driven for one month from its arrival if your main residence is in Austria; before Austrian registration, the standard fuel consumption tax (NoVA) is payable at the tax office. Pets need the EU pet passport, a microchip and a valid rabies vaccination. With this order, the bureaucratic part of your emigration to Austria goes smoothly without penalties.

Costs and process of your move to Austria

The cost of a move to Austria depends on the distance, moving volume and the service you want. After the survey we give you a fixed price in which packing, transport and assembly are listed individually. For smaller loads a shared load is recommended, which noticeably eases the strain on your wallet. A free advance survey helps us prepare a precise quote for your individual long-distance move.

The typical process includes an advisory meeting, a survey, packing, transport and finally assembly in your new Austrian flat. For a smooth move abroad, allow around three months' lead time – that is the notice period for tenants in Germany (§ 573c BGB). Our team coordinates all the steps centrally, so that you can concentrate on your fresh start. You can find more information about our offer under long-distance moves.

Moving company price list

Category	Price from
1 room	€365
2 rooms	€584
3 rooms	€889
4 rooms	€1,324
House/villa	individual
Long-distance move	€4.25/km

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What goes into the moving price?

The calculation takes into account the volume, the distance (from €4.25/km), the floor and any lift. A parking restriction zone is also taken into account. In addition, we offer a shared load.

Our services at a glance

From planning to the last screw – we are your partner for the move.

Private move: From the box to the last lamp, everything organised.
Furniture transport: Fast and safe transport at a fair price.
Move with assembly: Your furniture is dismantled and assembled professionally.
House clearance: We create space, quickly and reliably.
Shared load: The affordable alternative for smaller loads.
Company relocation: Minimal downtime for your business.

From Berlin to Vienna, Graz or Tyrol

For us, a move across the border is a long-distance move over a longer route – more under international move. You can find routes from Berlin under long-distance moves, and destinations in the locations overview.

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