In Austria it is compulsory to register with the municipal authorities (Meldeamt: Gemeindeamt, Magistratisches Bezirksamt) within three working days of entering the country. For this you need a registration form (Meldezettel, available from the registration offices or from the Internet), which must be completed by you and signed by your landlord/landlady. (In youth hostels and hotels this registration is carried out by the management when you check in.) A change of address also has to be reported to the registration office within 3 working days. Please do not forget to inform the registration office when you leave Austria.

Attention: Nationals of EU/EEA countries and Swiss nationals have to apply for an additional confirmation of registration (Anmeldebescheinigung) if they stay in Austria for more than 3 months.