When expatriates rent an apartment in Austria for the first time, they often do not know what utilities are, what they include, and how they are calculated. Only a small percentage of newcomers are assisted by a relocation service that can guide them through the...
When citizens of third countries move to Austria, they should be aware that their driving license will only be valid for the first 6 months after their arrival....
As of today, the Corona traffic light system will be put into force. A first trial run and the assignment of colour from green (low risk) to red (very high risk) was tested in a trial run one week ago. The aim of the traffic...
Normally, in August the start of school still feels an eternity away. This year, however, 500 schools will start the new year two weeks earlier. The summer school is a voluntary offer for pupils to catch up on materials. Teachers must also volunteer for the...
"Old ways won't open new doors." Giving up a safe job and starting all over again takes courage, time and reflections. Dissatisfaction is not always the reason for the desire for new. Sometimes people want change, they want to learn something different and experience a new...
Dear clients, the corona pandemic has upset a large part of our (business) life and presents us with major challenges. In this situation we try to fulfil our mission as your relocation consultant and to make the best out of the current situation working together. ACCESSIBILITY SISTA RELOCATION Despite...
In our most recent blog, posted shortly before Christmas, we mentioned that the head of the Upper Austrian Business Federation (Wirtschaftsbund), Mag. Doris Hummer had announced that changes to the Rot-Weiß-Rot – Karte would come into force at the start of 2019. So what does...
When looking back on 2018, I only need one word to describe the feeling it has left in me: gratitude. This absolutely has to be my word of the year! Extraordinary encounters and experiences have inspired me throughout the year and have also enriched me...
The weather keeps breaking records across Europe, so it’s a good job that there are plenty of places to keep cool in Linz and Upper Austria! Take a look at our tips on where to enjoy the summer days. The topic of this year’s Höhenrausch, which...
Mozart, skiing and Schönbrunn. As an outsider taking a brief look into Austria, it’s easy to find the parts of the country that maintain a connection to a bygone era, from traditional clothing such as lederhosen to charming old-style pubs and churches. Yet when you move...