Social Insurance Registration in Austria: A Complete Guide
- Ricardo Batista
- Austria
- June 7, 2024
Upon obtaining employment, your employer will register you with the Gebietskrankenkasse (GKK) website .
If you’re self-employed, you’re responsible for registering yourself with the SVA (Sozialversicherungsanstalt der Selbständigen) website .
Apply for your e-card, which also acts as your proof of insurance.
All procedures can be done online or at their respective offices.
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- Passport or National ID
- Residence registration (Meldezettel)
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Table of Contents
Description
What is it?
Social Insurance Registration entails enrolling in a country’s social insurance system. Social Insurance provides various benefits such as healthcare, unemployment benefits, and retirements pensions among others.
Who needs it?
Anyone working in Austria, whether self-employed or employed by a company, needs to register for social insurance. Non-EU nationals also need to sign up for insurance if they’re planning to work in Austria.
Procedure
Required Documents
Please note that additional documents may be required depending on your nationality and employment status.
Providers that can do it for you
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Additional details
The cost of social insurance is based on your income and employment status. Employers usually pay half of the insurance contributions. For self-employed individuals, contributions are calculated based on their income.
Remember, having an active social insurance account is required by law for all workers in Austria and ensures access to healthcare services among others.
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