Austria family route
1 current source-backed family pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.
This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.
Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-07-13
Current route records
| Route | Conditions | Effective or checked | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family reunification | Third-country spouses, registered partners and unmarried minor children may join a qualifying sponsor in Austria for stays over six months; applicants generally need adequate funds, health insurance and housing. | 2026-07-13 | Official source |
Can you work on this route?
Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.
| Route | Published work answer | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Family reunification | The exact official route source states route conditions including: thout a visa has expired he/she is required to depart and must await proceedings abroad. Scope of residence titles and validity The residence titles “Red-White-Red Card Plus” and “Family Member” allow time-limited settlement and entitle the holder to unrestricted access to the labour market. The "settlement permit" and "settlement permit - dependent" allow time-limited settlement and entitle the holder to self-employment. The "settlement permit - gainful employment excepted" allows for time-limited settlement and does not entitle the holder work. As a matter of principle, residence titles are granted for a period of twelve months. The residence titles “Red-White-Red Card Plus” and “Family Member” shall be issued for a duration of three years, if the family member has completed Module 1 of the Integration Agreement and resided in Austria lawfully without interruption during the previous two years. After five years of lawful settlement without interruption, a residence title “Long-term resident – EU” may be applied for, if the general requirements have been met and Module 2 of the Integration Agreement has been co | Official source |
| Family reunification | The exact official route source states: thout a visa has expired he/she is required to depart and must await proceedings abroad. Scope of residence titles and validity The residence titles “Red-White-Red Card Plus” and “Family Member” allow time-limited settlement and entitle the holder to unrestricted access to the labour market. The "settlement permit" and "settlement permit - dependent" allow time-limited settlement and entitle the holder to self-employment. The "settlement permit - gainful employment excepted" allows for time-limited settlement and does not entitle the holder work. As a matter of principle, residence titles are granted for a period of twelve months. The residence titles “Red-White-Red Card Plus” and “Family Member” shall be issued for a duration of three years, if the family member has completed Module 1 of the Integration Agreement and resided in Austria lawfully without interruption during the previous two years. After five years of lawful settlement without interruption, a residence title “Long-term resident – EU” may be applied for, if the general requirements have been met and Module 2 of the Integration Agreement has been co | Official source |
Official sources
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