c.evans55
Welsh expat in Austria
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About me
Welsh
Lives in Vienna
Registration: 14 January 2014
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How to bring your car to Austria by Bhavna
Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Austria, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the age of ...
Don't believe it is easy or cheap depends on model my Saab was not sold in Austria so would have cost over 5000 Euro to convert then not even sure till test if allowed it was from UK 2003! One VW we tried to take from Germany was the same 3000 ... Read More
How to bring your car to Austria by Bhavna
Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Austria, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the age of ...
Got rid of it was easier to expensive and impossible with RHD, the last we got from Germany was just a few hundred of extra tax since the model is in Austria, so many have various models for Austria my Van for example had smaller disc brakes in the ... Read More
Property prices in Austria by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Finding affordable housing in Austria is number one priority for newcomers. Tell us more about the estate market in your district/city/region. What are the most desired places to live? What are the most affordable ones? What is ...
We have an apartment in Vienna in the 10th district not far from the main station (Hauptbahnhof) it's okay but expensive rented average in our place is 700 per month 80 sq meters with expenses for maintenance of floors I.E. Cleaning etc. also a ... Read More
Environmental protection in Austria by Kenjee
Hi, Environmental protection is a challenging issue for all the countries around the world. Would you say this issue is deemed of significance in Austria? Is the country going green through initiatives like waste management and selective ...
Most of the so called Green things like recycling are a farce in Austria esp. Plastic no one has a clue! The same with cars and Trucks the only half green thing is public transport, good in the City of Vienna has to be since no where to park or any ... Read More
The best is yet to come! by Julien
Hi everyone, Hope you are all doing well. For more than 10 years, https://www.expat.com has been helping expatriates and those who wish to live abroad by offering a user-friendly participative exchange platform. During these 10 years, the ...
Thanks Julian for all your work over the years, yes the idea is correct never was a blog, more like an information site. Many thanks again Chris Read More
Making phone calls in Austria by Maximilien
Hi, When settling in Austria, one of the priorities is to be able to make phone calls. How to proceed to get a landline installed in Austria? What are the mobile operators? What is your average monthly budget? Thank you in advance for ...
We have internet via A1 and phone line 23 euro but only in coming calls, very expensive here use! I use Skype and iPhone on hot which is Hofer maybe known to you as Aldi the contract phones are a con I think Read More
Moving from USA to Austria - How to go about it? Visas and everything? by Ashley.lynn93
So I'm a bit confused how do you go about getting the paper work for applying for a visa and what kind of visa would I need to move to Austria from the United States? I've looked it up and it says there are two different types I need to ...
Hi Ashley , I would suggest contacting our church in Vienna, many Americans who are working and living in Vienna go there even the pastor and his wife are from the States. So contact the Internet site and leave a message I am sure they will get ... Read More
Migration advice by ChrisD
Hi All, I'm Chris from JHB seeking some advice from someone who went through all the red tape to apply for Red White Red card, EU Blue card, or any other means to live and work in Austria. I applied for a position knowingly that I need a visa ...
I would recommend you go on to Vienna online. at most information is on that site or can ask. Run by Vienna tourist board. Greetings from Chris Evans. Read More
Healthcare in Austria by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Austria ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Austria? Thanks in advance for sharing ...
I have been in hospital many times in Vienna but find the system is going down fast, I have had 2 good knee operations but under private consultant first. The normal insurance system is lacking in good health care and depends on the hospital and ... Read More
I have 2 small kids ( 2 and 3),they speak only Portuguese. by faaugusto
Hello Everyone I´m considering accepting a position in Vienna, but I have 2 small kids ( 2 and 3 years Old) ..they do not speak English, only Portuguese. How hard would it be to have them accepted in an international day care or elementary ...
Contact C.I.G.wien.at this is an international church English/German, but connected to the church is a kindergarten with many nationalities children and teachers, Pastor Rob & Mary are the leaders and founders. Herr Asmann is the leading ... Read More
Transferring the registration of a car from the UK to Austria. by George Cienciala
My wife and I have lived in Austria since 2008 as "long-term visitors" (we had to leave the country every 6 months), being registered here as at a secondary address (Nebenadresse). We have now changed our registration to permanent ...
Don't. Even bother sell the car in the UK, and buy one over here, I tried with my Stab after I came over here they asked over € 4000 for a car 22 years old then. I gave it away and bought a van. The regulations are tough enough for cars ... Read More
Unlocking my phone by hermes11
Hello, So I've got this phone from Canada and It's locked to the mobile operator there, I've bought an austrian sim card but can't use it. Do you know where could I unlock the phone and how much money would it cost me ? Thank you
Just take to a local mobile phone shop they unlock on computer. Open for all networks, only locked i-phone(Apple-Mac)is not possible smartphone no problem. Read More
New members of the Austria forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Austria forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
well great for you, I could never settle in the city myself, I had to get out, but as a non city person you may understand. I see you are from a city so may not. My wife was a head teacher (director) of a bilingual school in Vienna and was glad to ... Read More
New members of the Austria forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Austria forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hello my name is Chris. I have been in Austria for 10 years, I am living in Vienna enjoy the city winter or summer, Vienna has one of the best public transport systems of any city in the World, reasonable, fast, and many types. Bus, train, ... Read More