Posting Destination · Austria

Vienna Posting Hub

Vienna is one of the most structured diplomatic capitals in the world. Home to the United Nations Office at Vienna, the IAEA, OPEC and the OSCE, it hosts a permanent international community of tens of thousands. The city is orderly, the administrative processes are well-documented and the quality of life for diplomatic families is consistently high.

Guides for this posting
Vehicles · Administrative
Tax-Free Vehicle Purchase in Austria
Form U45, VAT and NoVA exemption, the BMEIA certification process and WD diplomatic plates.
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Schools · Families
International Schools in Vienna
VIS, AIS Vienna, Danube International School and ICSV. Fees, curricula and admission timelines.
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Living · Housing
Living in Vienna as a Diplomat
Districts, diplomatic lease clauses, rent levels and the Viennese social world.
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Security · Briefing
Security Briefing: Vienna
DSN threat assessment, espionage environment, protest activity and emergency contacts.
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Local Support · Services
Local Support in Vienna
Relocation assistance, international schools, administrative support and translation services used by the diplomatic community in Vienna.
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