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🇦🇹 Austria

Family Reunification Visa

Visa for spouses, registered partners, and minor children to join family members in Austria. Spouses must be 21+ years old and provide A1 German language certificate. Requires proof of adequate housing, health insurance, and sufficient financial means without reliance on social welfare. Residence title "Red-White-Red Card Plus" or "Family Member" grants unrestricted labour market access. Same-sex marriages recognized since January 2019. Initial permits granted for 12 months. Processing times have been lengthy — averaging 16+ months in recent years. Family members of EU Blue Card and RWR Card holders can benefit from co-insurance under sponsor's health coverage.

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Processing Time

6-16+ months (significant delays common)

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Cost

€160 residence permit fee

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Duration

12 months initial

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Work Rights

Unrestricted labour market access (RWR Card Plus)

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Renewability

Renewable with valid sponsor permit

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Path to Permanent Residence

Yes

Requirements

  • 1Valid marriage/registered partnership or parent-child relationship
  • 2Sponsor with valid Austrian residence title
  • 3Spouses must be 21+ years old
  • 4A1 German language certificate (spouses)
  • 5Adequate housing meeting local standards
  • 6Sufficient financial means (no social welfare reliance)
  • 7Health insurance coverage
  • 8Clean criminal record

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