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Examination regulations and rules

Information for immigrants

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Examination regulations and rules

Information for immigrants

Here you will find the most important rules for your ÖIF exam.

Please read the rules carefully before your exam. This way you will know what you need to bring and what is allowed during the exam.

Examination rules at a glance

  • Please arrive on time.
    Plan enough time for your journey.
  • The order of the oral exam is fixed.
    The order cannot be changed.
  • Please bring your photo ID.
    Please bring the identification document you provided during registration. The identification document must be valid on the day of the exam. A passport may be expired for no more than one year.
  • Use only your own ID.
    Forged identity documents or identity documents belonging to other people are prohibited. The Austrian Integration Fund (ÖIF) may inform the police in such cases.
  • Cheating is forbidden.
    You are not allowed to copy. You are also not allowed to use unauthorized notes or aids.
  • Electronic devices must be switched off.
    For example, switch off your mobile phone and smartwatch before the exam. You are not allowed to use these devices during the exam.
  • You will receive your exam results within 15 working days.
    The ÖIF will send the result to the email address you provided.

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