Austria Self-Employed Residence Permit (Gewerbeschein Route) vs Portugal NHR 2.0 (IFICI — Tech & Creative Workers)
Austria freelancer route: $130 fee, 24 months. Portugal other route: 120 months.
- Fee
- $130
- Duration
- 24 months
- Processing
- 3-3 weeks
- Duration
- 120 months
Next steps
Austria Self-Employed Residence
Portugal NHR
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Austria Self-Employed Residence Permit (Gewerbeschein Route)
Portugal NHR 2.0 (IFICI — Tech & Creative Workers)
Visa type
Status
Initial duration, months
Renewable
Built for
Nationality restrictions
Processing time, minimum (weeks)
Processing time, maximum (weeks)
Interview required
Medical exam required
Minimum investment, one time
Investment types
Application fee, one time
Income sources accepted
Employment types accepted
Social Security counts as income
Pension income recognized
Local work permitted
Health insurance required
Local bank account required
Apostille required
US FBI background check required
Certificate of coverage required
Leads to permanent residency
Years to permanent residency
Years to citizenship, PR plus naturalization
Days in country, per year
Tax regime
US tax treaty
| Field | Austria Self-Employed Residence Permit (Gewerbeschein Route) | Portugal NHR 2.0 (IFICI — Tech & Creative Workers) |
|---|---|---|
| Visa type | Freelancer | Other |
| Status | Active | Active |
| Initial duration, months | 24 | 120 (Longest initial stay) |
| Renewable | Yes (Renewable) | No |
| Built for | Freelancers, FIRE | Not specified |
| Nationality restrictions | Non-EU nationals only | Open to all nationalities |
| Field | Austria Self-Employed Residence Permit (Gewerbeschein Route) | Portugal NHR 2.0 (IFICI — Tech & Creative Workers) |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum investment, one time | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Investment types | Business creation, Capital transfer | Not applicable |
| Application fee, one time | $130 | Not specified |
| Field | Austria Self-Employed Residence Permit (Gewerbeschein Route) | Portugal NHR 2.0 (IFICI — Tech & Creative Workers) |
|---|---|---|
| Income sources accepted | Business income | Not specified |
| Employment types accepted | Self-employed | Not specified |
| Social Security counts as income | No | No |
| Pension income recognized | No | No |
| Local work permitted | No | Yes (Local work permitted) |
| Field | Austria Self-Employed Residence Permit (Gewerbeschein Route) | Portugal NHR 2.0 (IFICI — Tech & Creative Workers) |
|---|---|---|
| Processing time, minimum (weeks) | 3 weeks | Not specified |
| Processing time, maximum (weeks) | 3 weeks | Not specified |
| Interview required | No | Not specified |
| Medical exam required | No | Not specified |
| Field | Austria Self-Employed Residence Permit (Gewerbeschein Route) | Portugal NHR 2.0 (IFICI — Tech & Creative Workers) |
|---|---|---|
| Leads to permanent residency | Yes (Path to permanent residency) | No |
| Years to permanent residency | 2 years | Not specified |
| Years to citizenship, PR plus naturalization | Not specified | Not applicable |
| Days in country, per year | Not specified | 183 days |
| Field | Austria Self-Employed Residence Permit (Gewerbeschein Route) | Portugal NHR 2.0 (IFICI — Tech & Creative Workers) |
|---|---|---|
| Tax regime | Not specified | Worldwide |
| US tax treaty | Not specified | Yes, full treaty |
| Field | Austria Self-Employed Residence Permit (Gewerbeschein Route) | Portugal NHR 2.0 (IFICI — Tech & Creative Workers) |
|---|---|---|
| Health insurance required | Yes | Yes |
| Local bank account required | No | No |
| Apostille required | No | Not specified |
| US FBI background check required | No | No |
| Certificate of coverage required | No | No |