Witnesses

Before you send your application form to the relevant office, you must have it witnessed by an appropriate person.

Who can be a witness?

The witness must be from one of the following professions only and:

(a) Must be currently residing and practicing in Austria

(b) Must not be related in any way to the Applicant

Members of the Clergy (We define a member of the Clergy as a person who can officiate at Ceremonies e.g. Baptisms, Weddings, Funerals etc.)
Medical Doctor
Solicitor
Bank Manager/Building Society Manager
School Principal/Head Teacher
Head of Department at University/College
Magistrate/Judge

The witness must either know you personally or know a third party who knows you personally.

Your witness needs to:

Fully complete Section E of your application form - 'Certificate of Identity'
Sign your two passport-sized photographs (if under 18, parent must also sign the photographs)
Witness you signing Section D of your application form
Indicate on the form specifically whether they personally know you, or otherwise that you have been identified by a third party known to them.
Provide a business/work address and contact number. Private addresses for witnesses are not accepted.

If your application has not been properly witnessed, it will be returned to you.