ID cards for specific occupations See explanation of the designation of: 1

Conditions

General information Explanation of this section2

To pursue the activities of a tourist guide or private detective, an identification (ID) card is necessary.

Traders as well as their employees have to carry these ID cards with them when pursuing their activities. Upon request, the ID card has to be shown and made available for inspection to the members of the public security forces.

This ID card with photo is issued by the competent authority to the person registering the trade when commencing business activities. It proves the official authorisation of the person to carry on the respective trade.

Please note

A request for issuing an ID card for employees may be filed by traders at any time.

An ID card, issued for example to tourist guides, provides information on

  • regional restrictions or restrictions concerning the nature of the authorisation
  • foreign language skills of the trader,
  • if applicable, special skills in specific subject areas.
Caution

In general, these regulations also apply to business owners from EU -countries in Austria.

Requirements Explanation of this section3

Statement of reasons for applying for a trade license 4

Deadlines Explanation of this section5

No specific deadlines have to be met.

Procedure Explanation of this section6

The application for issuing an ID card may be made – without meeting specific formal requirements or by using a form – personally, in writing or partly also electronically.

Informal applications have to include the following information :

  • Name and full details of the company
  • Principal place of business
  • GISA -number
  • For each person to receive an ID card:
    • Name
    • Date of birth
    • Address

The authority may refuse to issue an ID card for employees of the trader if they were convicted of a criminal offence (ground for ineligibility) – provided that the sentence has not been served – and if it is deemed likely that the respective employee will commit the same or a similar criminal offence.

Please note

When an employee or several employees is found to have committed a criminal offence after the ID card had been issued, the ID card will be withdrawn by the authority.

Required documents Explanation of this section7

  • Official photo ID card
  • For each person to be issued a professional ID card:
    • Two photos
    • Written confirmation of the employment relationship by the social insurance institution
    • For the trade of tourist guides: certificate of professional competence

Costs Explanation of this section8

Not applicable

Responsibilities

Competent authority Explanation of this section9

    The trade authority with geographical competence for the trade premises :

    Go to form Explanation of this section

    Details

    Additional information Explanation of this section15

    ID cards are also mandatory for travelling salespersons (traders and their employees) visiting private persons to collect orders. Special rules are applicable.

    Legal basis Explanation of this section16

    Sections 62 17, 108 18, 129 19, 130 20 of the Gewerbeordnung 1994 21 ( GewO 1994)

    Last update

    08.07.2025

    Links

    1. https://www.tirol.gv.at/arbeit-wirtschaft/eap/infotext-leistung/
    2. https://www.tirol.gv.at/arbeit-wirtschaft/eap/infotext-anforderungen/
    3. https://www.tirol.gv.at/arbeit-wirtschaft/eap/infotext-voraussetzungen/
    4. https://www.usp.gv.at/en/gruendung/gewerbe-in-oesterreich/gewerbeberechtigung.html
    5. https://www.tirol.gv.at/arbeit-wirtschaft/eap/infotext-fristen/
    6. https://www.tirol.gv.at/arbeit-wirtschaft/eap/infotext-verfahrensablauf/
    7. https://www.tirol.gv.at/arbeit-wirtschaft/eap/infotext-unterlagen/
    8. https://www.tirol.gv.at/arbeit-wirtschaft/eap/infotext-kosten/
    9. https://www.tirol.gv.at/arbeit-wirtschaft/eap/infotext-zustaendigestellen/
    10. https://www.usp.gv.at/linkresolution/leistung/255
    11. https://www.usp.gv.at/en/services/suchen-und-finden/lexikon/statutarstadt.html
    12. https://www.usp.gv.at/linkresolution/link/16889
    13. https://www.usp.gv.at/linkresolution/link/28191
    14. https://www.usp.gv.at/linkresolution/link/22217
    15. https://www.tirol.gv.at/arbeit-wirtschaft/eap/infotext-links/
    16. https://www.tirol.gv.at/arbeit-wirtschaft/eap/infotext-rechtsgrundlagen/
    17. https://www.usp.gv.at/linkresolution/link/16032
    18. https://www.usp.gv.at/linkresolution/link/15953
    19. https://www.usp.gv.at/linkresolution/link/15964
    20. https://www.usp.gv.at/linkresolution/link/15968
    21. https://www.usp.gv.at/linkresolution/link/27757