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Holiday Fair Vienna 2026 Kicks Off, Pairing Tourism Deals with Future Mobility Showcase
Vienna’s Holiday Fair 2026 opened today, blending cut-price travel offers with a mobility-tech expo. The event showcases rebound demand for long-haul leisure and provides corporates with insights into greener fleet choices and international assignment support.
Austria lifts proof-of-funds bar for residence permits as of 1 January 2026
Austria has raised the minimum income that third-country nationals must prove when applying for – or renewing – residence permits. From 1 January 2026, singles need €1 308.39 per month, couples €2 064.12 plus €201.88 for each child. Employers may have to adjust gross salaries or provide written guarantees to keep assignment and localisation plans on track.
Austria raises ‘mini-job’ earnings ceiling to €551.10, affecting foreign assignees’ side work
The monthly income cap that defines marginal (‘mini-job’) employment in Austria has increased to €551.10 from 1 January 2026. Foreign dependants and employers using Austrian top-ups must adjust working hours, payroll settings and insurance coverage to remain compliant.
Tighter rules for combining unemployment benefits and side jobs take effect in Austria
From 1 January 2026 only certain long-term or medically inactive benefit recipients may combine Austrian unemployment benefits with marginal (‘mini-job’) earnings. The measure affects foreign dependants and short-term assignees who relied on side gigs during job-search periods, requiring new compliance checks and exit planning.