“In my experience, there are great benefits gained from the service of CINT for the newcomers. Firstly, you will be guided through all challenging bureaucratic steps, making everything much quicker and smoother. Secondly, you will be getting guidance on how to settle and build your new life. This is especially true for people who do not speak German fluently. Lastly, there is a big chance that you will meet great people and your new social circle in your new city via one of the CINT social events. CINT will be a great catalyzer to get you adjusted.”

Ozan Aksoy (Turkey), in Austria since 2019

“I was surprised to get a job in Graz, and a chance to live and work in Europe. Still, I was not sure of navigating the obstacles in moving to another country, especially when the language is different. My company asked me to get in touch with CINT. Ms. Sigrun was my first contact and she guided me for my RWR Card, health insurance, and visa for my wife. After Sigrun left, Ms. Stefanie became my enthusiastic support, and helped me with finding us an apartment, bank, credit card, providers for electricity/internet/TV, and most importantly, clarified the exact German exam requirements for my wife's RWR+ card. Stefanie accompanied us to the government offices for RWR card, Meldezettel, driving licence, and GKK.
Also, thanks to CINT, I enjoyed excursions to Treetop Hiking, Schlossberg and got to see the inside of the Rathaus.”

Kiran & Sucheta Kolhatkar (Canada), in Austria since 2019

"I arrived in Graz in March 2020, in the midst of the covid-19 pandemic. I arrived in a vacant city, wondering when life would resume as normal.
In this setting, CINT has been an invaluable help: Besa not only supported me throughout the process leading to my arrival, but also during the days of uncertainty, always finding the way to speed up the process. She has also been a friend, supporting me through this incredible experience. Given all the circumstances, CINT made my transition to a new country, and a new life, much smoother."

Nora Buklevska (Macedonia), in Austria since 2020

"We could get help from CINT on each step of rental procedure, immigration paperwork, getting an EU driving license and health related issues. Moreover, especially when we first came here, we also got advice for social life like furniture brands, grocery stores and even hair dressers.
Besides these personal helps, CINT has organized a lot of group events for social integration and expanding our social network. We have attended several picnics, guided city tours, a chocolate factory visit etc.
Thank you CINT, you were always there for us whenever we needed help. You made integration a lot easier, especially at the beginning in a totally foreign country."

Bürge Koc & Mehmet Ufuk Buyuksahin (Turkey), in Austria since 2018

"CINT, especially Besa, played an incredible role in my journey of moving and settling in Graz!
Austria is known for its nature and it was also my dreamland to move to. This became possible without any hurdles thanks to Besa. She responded to all my queries through mails and probably I have sent her 500+ mails in the last 3 months.
The whole process was supported: My family and I got a residence permits plus health insurance. I got support in finding a Kindergarten and a school for my children and in renting a house.
Today, I am well settled in Graz and looking forward to taking part in one the events organized by CINT. CINT has been always kind and friendly and really works beyond our expectations!"

Shilpa Nidoni (India), in Austria since 2020