For most residency permits, Austrian authorities require applicants to meet the so-called “equalisation supplement reference rate”, which ensures they have enough income to cover living costs without relying on social benefits. In addition to meeting the income requirement, residency applicants must provide proof of health insurance and suitable accommodation. Applications for residency permits in Austria can be submitted at an Austrian embassy or consulate in the applicant’s home country or directly to the residence authority in Austria, such as the provincial governor, district authority, or municipal authority, if the applicant is already in the country legally.