Family reunification
Red-White-Red Card plus / 'Family Member' permit
Spouses, registered partners and minor children can join Austrian citizens or certain third-country nationals in Austria. Family of Red-White-Red Card and EU Blue Card holders get a Red-White-Red Card plus, and family of Austrians a 'Family Member' permit, both with full labour market access. Applicants must show income (EUR 2,064.12 per month for a couple in 2026), adequate housing, health insurance and usually German at A1.
Life in Austria
Money
3
Currency
Euro
EUR
Euro
Cost of living
85
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Tax
20–55%
Income tax (national)
VAT 20%
0% up to EUR 13,539; 50% from EUR 104,859; 55% on income above EUR 1 million (temporary through 2029).
Living
1
Happiness
#18 of 145 countries
World Happiness Report 2025
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Who it’s for
Spouses/registered partners aged 21+ and unmarried minor children of Austrian citizens or of qualifying residence title holders.
Eligibility
Family relationship
Applies to spouses, registered partners and unmarried minor children, including adoptive and step children, with set age limits.
Age rules at application
- Spouse/partnerwhen applying
- 21 or older
- Childat application
- Under 18
- Children must be unmarried minors
Official wording
Spouses, registered partners and unmarried minors (including adoptive and step children). Spouses/partners must be 21 or older when applying; children under 18 at application.
Qualifying sponsor
Your sponsor must be an Austrian citizen or hold a listed residence permit or protection status.
- Austrian citizens: 'Family Member' permit
- Holders of Red-White-Red Card, EU Blue Card, long-term residence, RWR Plus or certain settlement permits are covered
- Refugee or subsidiary protection status: RWR Plus
- Some categories are subject to quota
Official wording
Austrian citizens ('Family Member'); holders of Red-White-Red Card, EU Blue Card, long-term residence, RWR Plus and certain settlement permits, or refugee/subsidiary protection status (RWR Plus). Some categories are subject to quota.
Income (2026)
Show fixed regular income of at least the amount for your household.
Minimum monthly income (2026)
2026- Single person
- EUR 1,308.39
- Married couple
- EUR 2,064.12
- Each childadded per child
- EUR 201.88
Official wording
Fixed regular income at least EUR 1,308.39 for singles, EUR 2,064.12 for married couples, plus EUR 201.88 per child.
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- Next requirementAccommodation
- Document checklistValid travel document and photo
- FeesApplication fee
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Other routes to Austria
- Visit & tourismSchengen tourist & business visa
- StudyResidence permit 'Student'
- Skilled migrationEU Blue Card
- CitizenshipAustrian citizenship by award
- Skilled migrationRed-White-Red Card: Skilled Workers in Shortage Occupations
Family in other countries
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- BangladeshNo Visa Required (NVR) for foreign spouses, children and people of Bangladeshi origin
- BelgiumFamily reunification with a third-country national
- BulgariaFamily reunification
- BahamasResident Spouse Permit
