Working in Austria: The possibility for foreign students to take up gainful employment in Austria depends on their nationality, the kind of employment and - for third country nationals - on the type of this title: • Nationals of Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Finland, France, Greece, Great Britain, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Spain, Cyprus or Switzerland are allowed to work in Austria without any further permit (e.g. work permit) being required; • Nationals of Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia, however, still need a work permit because of transitional arrangements (except for employment, which is not subject to the regulations of the Austrian Act Governing Employment of Foreign Nationals); • Students from all other countries (third countries) who are in possession of a valid residence permit for study purposes (Aufenthaltsbewilligung "Studierender") are allowed to work to a limited extent and by respecting the regulations of the Austrian Act Governing Employment of Foreign Nationals (Ausländerbeschäftigungsgesetz - AuslBG) which, as a rule, require a work permit. Students must pay close attention to the following regulations since violation of these regulations may lead to severe fines and to the imposition of a ban on residence! In case of any doubt students can enquire at the employment office (Arbeitsmarktservice/AMS) or at an advisory organisation before taking up a job. There are two different types of employment to be distinguished, but both may not affect the study progress (the studies have to be the primary purpose of staying in Austria): 1. Employment with employment-contract (unselbständige Erwerbstätigkeit) 1a. temporary employees (befristet beschäftigte Fremde) for a maximum duration of three months per calendar year (primarily in tourism and agricultural and forestry enterprises). The pre-requisite for this type of employment is a work permit which has to be applied for by the
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