Holders of a Red-White-Red Card may bring their family members to Austria, provided that the requirements for family reunification are met.
The application may either be submitted together with the application for the Red-White-Red Card or separately at a later stage after the card has been issued.
Spouses generally receive a Red-White-Red Card Plus, which grants them their own residence and employment rights in Austria. This allows them to take up both employed and self-employed work.
In this way, families have the opportunity to establish their shared centre of life in Austria.
Family reunification is generally available in particular to the following family members:
Spouses aged 21 or older
Minor children under the age of 18
Family members who come to Austria under family reunification generally receive a Red-White-Red Card Plus.
This residence permit not only entitles them to legally reside in Austria, but also provides free access to the Austrian labour market.
As a result, family members may work both as employees and on a self-employed basis.
Certain requirements must be met for family reunification:
Sufficient Income
Proof must be provided that the family’s livelihood in Austria is secured.
Adequate Accommodation
Proof of permanent and suitable accommodation for the family must be submitted.
German Language Skills at A1 Level
In certain cases, family members must provide proof of basic German language skills at A1 level.
However, there are exceptions where no proof of German language skills is required.
For further information or individual consultation, please feel free to contact us.
