You're right. Things mentioned in the video are timeless, while visa regulations and laws are subject to change. With that said, most retiring Americans would need to obtain a "Residence Permit for Private Purposes"(Niederlassungsbewilligung - ausgenommen Erwerbstätigkeit) Aren't German words fun? Currently, you will need to prove you are not a criminal (background check), you will need to show financial sufficiency ($2000/month or so without children), you will need to obtain health insurance (pretty cheap in Austria), and you will need to have a residential contract (lease). You can contact the Austrian consulate or embassy to get the ball rolling. Yes, it's bureaucratic, but once it's done once, it becomes much easier.
You did not mention how to obtain visa etc etc to retire there???
You're right. Things mentioned in the video are timeless, while visa regulations and laws are subject to change. With that said, most retiring Americans would need to obtain a "Residence Permit for Private Purposes"(Niederlassungsbewilligung - ausgenommen Erwerbstätigkeit) Aren't German words fun?
Currently, you will need to prove you are not a criminal (background check), you will need to show financial sufficiency ($2000/month or so without children), you will need to obtain health insurance (pretty cheap in Austria), and you will need to have a residential contract (lease). You can contact the Austrian consulate or embassy to get the ball rolling.
Yes, it's bureaucratic, but once it's done once, it becomes much easier.