Migrant

Counseling center for migrants

we look after

Migrants in Vienna

The Counseling Center for Migrants is one of the oldest and largest counseling centers in Austria. The target group are people with a non-German mother tongue or Austrian citizens with family members of non-German mother tongue living in Vienna, recognized Convention refugees and persons protection.

Current information Information - Ukraine

Citizenship information events - 2026

At the event you will receive all the important information about applying for Austrian citizenship. After the presentation, you can ask personal questions and receive a list of the required documents.

Vacancies

Migrant in numbers

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Events and news

Important dates and all events at a glance

events

Family reunification in the NAG

Events, External

Practical overview of family reunification under Austrian residence law - explained in an understandable way using concrete examples.

Migration, trauma and strength – really understanding people

Events, External

Lecture on migration, trauma and resilience - with a focus on understanding, sensitivity and options for action in everyday working life.

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Changeover to the Settlement and Residence Act (NAG)

Events, External

Overview of the requirements and procedure for changing to the Settlement and Residence Act - explained in a practical and understandable way.

Paths to a self-determined future

Events, Migrant (internal)

This offer is about getting to know resources and strategies for a self-determined life.

Migration and trauma

Events, Migrant (internal)

The focus of this program item is on the effects of migration experiences and strengthening mental well-being.

A new start with prospects for women

Events, Migrant (internal)

This event is aimed at women with migration experience who want to develop new perspectives in Vienna.

Conference – Vienna against racism

Events, External

Make the Vienna Action Plan against Racism 2025 known to a broad audience and promote and deepen networking between representatives of civil society organizations and politics and administration

Initial information event on the changeover to the Settlement and Residence Act (NAG)

Events, External, Migrant (internal)

At this information event, you will receive basic and essential information on the possible change from asylum status to a residence permit in accordance with the Settlement and Residence Act (NAG).

Job fair at the MAK to create prospects

Events, External

On Tuesday, the 16th Vienna Job Fair Perspektive took place at the Museum of Applied Arts (MAK).

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Initial information event on the changeover to the Settlement and Residence Act (NAG)

Events, External, Migrant (internal)

Job fair at the MAK to create prospects

Events, External

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Latest news

Anti-racism day at Vienna City Hall: Taking a stand together

Event

Migrant was represented at the Anti-Racism Day at Vienna City Hall. The focus was on equal opportunities, respect and the Vienna Action Plan against Racism.

Exchange on women and migration: Visit from the USA to migrant

Event

Migrant hosted a professional exchange with Bryn Mawr College from Pennsylvania. The focus was on women and migration, the situation in Austria and practical experiences from our counseling work. The visit underlines migrant's international visibility as a best-practice model in the field of migration and women's work.

Strong women, strong voices: migrant at the Vienna Women’s Week 2026

Event

Migrant was represented at the Vienna Women's Week around March 8, 2026. In addition to participating in the Open City Hall, workshops were also organized by women from our community - a strong sign of exchange, visibility and cohesion.

Vienna Women’s Week 2026

Event

This event is aimed at women with migration experience who are planning or would like to make a new start in Vienna. The focus is on practical information, orientation and support on professional, social and legal opportunities - for example, on job market opportunities, training, counseling options or legal issues regarding residence.

Statement on the Asylum and Migration Pact Adaptation Act AMPAG

News

The Advice Center for Migrants has submitted a statement on the draft of the Asylum and Migration Pact Adaptation Act (AMPAG). In our view, the draft contains numerous provisions that could lead to a deterioration in the legal residence situation of third-country nationals.

Conference – Vienna against racism

Event

The Vienna Action Plan against Racism 2025 is a comprehensive program of the City of Vienna to prevent and combat racism in all its forms. It was adopted by the Vienna City Council in October 2025 and is aimed at both the city administration and the entire population of Vienna in order to strengthen social cohesion and actively counteract discrimination.

Statement on the residence permit ‘cross-border commuter’ (§ 68 NAG)

News

The opinion assesses the introduction of the new residence title "cross-border commuter" pursuant to Section 68 of the Settlement and Residence Act as fundamentally positive, as for the first time a clear residence status has been created for third-country nationals employed across borders. The aim is to ensure legal certainty for employees and employers and to close the current gap between access to the labor market and the right of residence.

Statement on the draft Skilled Workers Ordinance 2026

News

The draft of the Skilled Workers Ordinance 2026 basically complies with the legal requirements of Section 13 AuslBG and represents a permissible instrument for the labor market policy management of qualified immigration. The focus on labor market policy indicators, the points system, the reference to wage standards and the easier access to the labor market for family members should be highlighted as positive aspects.

When language level is a barrier to belonging: The debate about the B2 language requirement

News

The Federal Government is currently discussing a comprehensive reform of the Citizenship Act (StbG).

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Anti-racism day at Vienna City Hall: Taking a stand together

Event

Exchange on women and migration: Visit from the USA to migrant

Event

Strong women, strong voices: migrant at the Vienna Women’s Week 2026

Event

Vienna Women’s Week 2026

Event

Statement on the Asylum and Migration Pact Adaptation Act AMPAG

News

Conference – Vienna against racism

Event

Statement on the residence permit ‘cross-border commuter’ (§ 68 NAG)

News

Statement on the draft Skilled Workers Ordinance 2026

News

When language level is a barrier to belonging: The debate about the B2 language requirement

News

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Migrant:innenberatung Vienna

Our facilities

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Hoher Markt 8 /Stiege 4 / 2nd floor, 1010 Vienna

High market

Please only visit us in person if you have made an appointment in advance

Address:
Hoher Markt 8 /Stiege 4 / 2nd floor
1010 Vienna

Make an appointment by phone: (01) 712 56 04
Mon., Wed. and Fri. from 09.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.

Make an appointment by email: migrant@migrant.at
Please let us know your first and last name; telephone number; consultation language; problem situation.
We will get back to you.

Personal consultation hours by appointment:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday from 09.00 to 17.00;
Thursday from 09.00 to 19.00

Hoher Markt 9 /Staircase 3 /Floor 2 /Door 7, 1010 Vienna

Check In Plus

You have completed an intermediate or higher education abroad
or have gained qualified professional experience
You are currently registered with the AMS Vienna
You have not been in Austria that long
You would like to build on your existing training
You speak at least B1-level German

We advise and support you in your further training!

Address
Hoher Markt 9 /Stiege 3 /Stock 2 /Tür 7
1010 Wien
Tel.: +43 699 111 02 455
eMail: checkin@migrant.at

Our info day takes place every Monday from 9 am to 12 pm! Please make an appointment by telephone.

Marc Aurel-Strasse 2a/ 2/ 10

Women's counseling

Please only visit us in person if you have made an appointment by telephone

Address:
Marc Aurel-Straße 2a/ 2/ 10
1010 Vienna

Telephone number:
(01) 982 33 08

Telephone appointments and telephone advice:
Tuesday and Wednesday from 1.30 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.;
Thursday from 9.30 a.m. to 12.00 p.m.

Personal consultation hours by appointment:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday from 8.30 am to 12.30 pm;
Thursday from 3.00 pm to 7.00 pm

eMail:
migrantin@migrant.at

Lasallestrasse 1/3. Floor, 1020 Vienna

Perspective - AST Vienna

Address:
Lasallestraße 1/3rd floor
1020 Vienna

U1 and U2 "Praterstern" or rapid transit "Wien Nord"

e-mail
perspektive@migrant.at
ast.wien@migrant.at

Consultation hours
Consultation by appointment only
Tel.: 01/58 58 019

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 10.00 - 12.00
Thursday 14.00 - 16.00

Migrant

Migrants in Vienna

Migrant in numbers

Events and news

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Our facilities

Hoher Markt 9 /Staircase 3 /Floor 2 /Door 7, 1010 Vienna

Marc Aurel-Strasse 2a/ 2/ 10

Lasallestrasse 1/3. Floor, 1020 Vienna

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