New Integration Act
Your rights and obligations

This step-by-step assistant will provide you with information about your obligations under the new Integration Act (IntG).

• 1

  What is your residency status?

  Please select an option... Person entitled to asylum Person granted subsidiary protection EU permanent residence Registration certificate for EU/EEA Right of unlimited residence PLUS Permission to reside – special cases of dependent gainful employment Permission to reside permanently Permission to reside permanently excluding gainful employment Permission to reside permanently for family members Residence permit for family members Asylum seeker

  You are not covered by the Integration Act with your residency status. In order to improve and practise your German skills independently as necessary, use the language portal of ÖIF with online exercises and materials available to download for free.

  People with the residency status “EU permanent residence” are subject to the obligation to comply with the Integration Agreement (IV) 2011 and must complete Module 2 within the scope of IV 2011. You can find more information here. The examination centre and integration agreement team at the Vienna Integration Centre are also on hand to answer any questions you may have.

  You are not covered by the Integration Act with your residency status. In order to improve and practise your German skills independently as necessary, use the language portal of ÖIF with online exercises and materials available to download for free.

  You are not covered by sections 4-6 of the Integration Act with your residency status. You are, however, subject to the obligation of the Integration Agreement (IV) 2011.

  The Integration Agreement (IV) 2011 serves the linguistic integration of migrants who want to settle permanently in Austria. In its current form, it concerns migrants (third country nationals, i.e. non-EU citizens) who have arrived in the country since 1 July 2011. By signing the Integration Agreement, migrants undertake to acquire sufficient knowledge of the German language within two years.

  Which language skills must be attained?

  Module 1 requires knowledge of German at A2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. There are special, funded language courses for migrants whose language skills are insufficient. However, these language courses are not mandatory.

  Module 2 requires knowledge of German at B1 level.

  People with the residency status “EU permanent residence” are subject to the obligation to comply with the Integration Agreement (IV) 2011 and must complete Module 2 within the scope of IV 2011. You can find more information here. The examination centre and integration agreement team at the Vienna Integration Centre are also on hand to answer any questions you may have.

  When is the IV 2011 deemed completed?

  Module 1 of the IV 2011 is deemed completed when the migrant can demonstrate knowledge of German at A2 level by means of a recognised examination certificate. Module 1 of IV 2011 must be completed within two years. Module 2 of the IV is deemed completed when the migrant can demonstrate knowledge of German at B1 level.

  Do you have any questions? You can find more information here. The examination centre and integration agreement team at the Vienna Integration Centre are also on hand to answer any questions you may have.

  Asylum seekers are not covered by the Integration Act (Secs. 4-6 IntG).

• 2

  Did you receive your asylum decision after 31 December 2014?

  Yes No
  You are not covered by the Integration Act (Secs. 4-6 IntG). Please contact your local integration centre for information about german courses and other integration services.
• 3

  Are you 15 years of age or older?

  Yes No
  When you turn 15 years of age, you join the target group of the Integration Act. Please then contact your local integration centre at the earliest possible opportunity.
• 4

  Are you registered with the Public Employment Service (AMS)?

  Yes No
• 5

  Have you signed the integration declaration at the Austrian Integration Fund (ÖIF)?

  Yes No
• 6

  Do you hold confirmation of having attended a values and orientation course?

  Yes No
• 7

  Do you have an examination certificate for an A1 German course?

  Yes No
• 8

  Do you have an examination certificate for an A2 German course?

  Yes No