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Family Reunification (Red-White-Red Card Plus)
- Processing
- 8-16 weeks
- Cost
- From €160
- Validity
- Matches the sponsor’s permit
Allows the spouse/registered partner and minor children of a qualifying permit holder to join them in Austria, generally with full labor market access.
Requirements
- Sponsor holds a Red-White-Red Card, Blue Card or comparable permit
- Documented family relationship (marriage, registered partnership or parentage)
- Adequate income (2026: approx. EUR 2,064 per month for a couple, plus approx. EUR 202 per child)
- Suitable accommodation and health insurance covering the full stay
Time and cost
- Processing time
- 8-16 weeks
- Validity
- Matches the sponsor’s permit (typically 24 months)
- Cost
From €160
Required
- About €160 application, issuance and card fees (per family member)
- Path to residency
- Family members share the sponsor’s path to permanent settlement after 5 years
Documents
Valid passport
For each joining family member
Marriage or birth certificates
Legalised and translated as required
Sponsor’s permit and income proof
Copy of the permit plus salary evidence
Proof of accommodation
Lease showing sufficient space
Health insurance
Covering all joining members
Tips
- Family of Blue Card and very-highly-qualified holders join immediately without a quota
- The Red-White-Red Card Plus grants the family member free labor market access
- Meet the household income threshold, which scales with family size