What does working without papers mean?

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Working without papers means: You come from a country that isn’t in the EU/EEA. You work in Austria, but don’t have a “visa” (residence permit) or a work permit.

Or you’re doing a job that doesn’t match your official residence and employment papers.

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Some people call it “moonlighting” (“Schwarzarbeit”) or “sleuthing” (“Pfusch“). At UNDOK, we call it: working without papers or undocumented work.

For example:

  • You don’t have a work permit.

  • You work more hours than the employment permit (Beschäftigungsbewilligung) allows.

If you are working without the proper documents, or are unsure about whether you are working without the proper documents, you can seek advice from UNDOK: free of charge, anonymously and in your own language.

We listen to you and support you!

Some people call it “moonlighting” (“Schwarzarbeit”) or “sleuthing” (“Pfusch“). At UNDOK, we call it: working without papers or undocumented work.

For example:

  • You don’t have a work permit.

  • You work more hours than the employment permit (Beschäftigungsbewilligung) allows.

If you are working without the proper documents, or are unsure about whether you are working without the proper documents, you can seek advice from UNDOK: free of charge, anonymously and in your own language.

We listen to you and support you!