RIHS Rechtsanwalt GmbH

RIHS Rechtsanwalt GmbH is an Austrian law firm whose practice covers residence and settlement law. It advises and represents third-country nationals, EU citizens and their family members on residence permits, settlement, access to the labour market and the purchase of property in Austria, an area of law that is complex and subject to frequent change.

The firm assists in selecting and applying for the appropriate residence title, including the Red-White-Red Card for highly qualified workers, other key workers, shortage occupations, self-employed key workers and start-up founders; the EU Blue Card for graduates and applicants with particular professional experience; the Red-White-Red Card plus; residence titles for family members in the context of family reunification; permits for students and self-employed applicants; long-term residence in the EU after five years of lawful residence; and registration certificates and residence cards for EU citizens and their families. It also handles residence titles granted for reasons of private and family life and in cases warranting special consideration under the Asylum Act.

Further services include visas for temporary stays in Austria and advice on property purchases by third-country nationals. The firm draws on long-standing experience with Austrian embassies, residence and settlement authorities and the Public Employment Service (AMS) to move applications forward and limit delays, and has helped many clients identify a suitable residence title and complete the required official procedures.