🇦🇹 Austria · Family
Settlement permit pursuant to § 56 (1) NAG — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €1,308 (≈ EUR 1,308 · FX 2026-06-22) |
| Minimum annual salary | EUR 1,308 |
| Language level | A1 |
| Health insurance | Required (valid in-country) |
| Age range | 21–None |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €218 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 12 months.
Documents
- completed and signed application form
- valid identity card or passport
- proof of legal stay of the EEA national or Swiss national
- declaration of liability (Haftungserklärung) by the sponsor
- proof of the family relationship
- additionally for life partners: Proof of the existence of a permanent relationship with an EEA national or Swiss national
- additionally for other relatives: proof of a competent authority of the home country about the maintenance received from the sponsoring EEA national or Swiss citizens or of having lived in a domestic community or of the health reasons requiring care
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.migration.gv.at/en/types-of-immigration/permanent-immigration/family-reunification.
- Typical processing: ~180 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €1,308 (≈ EUR 1,308 · FX 2026-06-22).
Do I need health insurance?
Yes — valid health insurance in the country is required.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“The income needs to be equal to or exceed the standard income rate. In 2026, this standard income rate amounted to € 1,308.39 for singles, € 2,064.12 for married couples and an additional € 201.88 for each child.”
“The third-country national must have health insurance coverage, providing benefits in Austria and covering all risks.”
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-23.