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Lets the spouse, registered partner and minor children of a settled resident or Austrian citizen join them in Austria. Most adult applicants need basic German (A1) before arriving, and for some categories the number of permits issued each year is capped by quota. Importantly, family of Red-White-Red Card holders, EU Blue Card holders, researchers and Austrian citizens are exempt from that quota.
Spouses, registered partners and minor children of a Red-White-Red Card holder, Blue Card holder, settled resident, long-term resident or Austrian citizen.
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Spouses and registered partners (both must be at least 21), and unmarried minor children, including adopted and stepchildren, can be reunited with a qualifying sponsor in Austria.
The sponsor must show fixed, regular income above the official reference rate, adequate accommodation for the family size, and health insurance covering all risks in Austria.
Yes. Most applicants must prove German at A1 level before the permit is granted, though exemptions exist for children under 14, certain health conditions, and some sponsor categories.
The sponsor must show fixed, regular income above the official reference rate, adequate accommodation for the family size, and health insurance covering all risks in Austria.
Yes. After five years of continuous lawful settlement and completion of Integration Agreement Module 2, you may apply for the Long-Term Resident – EU status.
Yes. Most applicants must prove German at A1 level before the permit is granted, though exemptions exist for children under 14, certain health conditions, and some sponsor categories.
If you receive a Red-White-Red Card Plus or a 'Family Member' permit, you have unrestricted access to the Austrian labour market and can work without a separate work permit.
Yes. After five years of continuous lawful settlement and completion of Integration Agreement Module 2, you may apply for the Long-Term Resident – EU status.
