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Austria Red-White-Red Card Plus for Family Members

21 facts quoted from the official source

Family settlement for the spouse, registered partner or unmarried minor child of a qualifying Red-White-Red, Blue Card, long-term, Plus, self-employed, researcher or listed special-employment sponsor.

Income required
€2,064.12/mo
the lowest published threshold
Can bring
spouse, children +2
from the official record
Requirements
14
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

14 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Family Relationship Evidence RequiredCivil-status evidence must establish the qualifying relationship.
  • Financial meansThe family unit must meet the applicable 2026 standard income rate.
  • German A1 RequiredGerman A1 is generally required on a first family application.
  • Public Order And Security Clearance RequiredThe stay must not threaten public order, security or Austria's foreign relations.
  • Qualifying RelationshipThe published family definition is limited to these relationships.
  • Qualifying Sponsor Title RequiredThe sponsor must hold one of the residence titles listed for the Plus-card family route.
  • Sponsor Status Evidence RequiredThe filing must prove the sponsor's qualifying Austrian status.
  • Spouse Or Partner Age MinSpouses and registered partners must be at least twenty-one.
  • Third Country National RequiredThe residence-title framework applies to nationals outside the EEA and Switzerland.
  • German A1 Exemptions ApplyExemptions include families of very highly qualified Red-White-Red, EU Blue Card and researcher sponsors.
  • Quota Required ConditionallySome sponsor categories remain subject to a family-reunification quota.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • AccommodationA legal title to locally adequate accommodation is required.
  • Health insuranceInsurance covering all risks in Austria is required.
  • Passport or travel documentA valid travel document is required.
What rules you out

1 exclusion quoted from the official source.

  • Unrestricted Labour Market AccessNo additional work permission is required.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryThe official family page lists the qualifying sponsors and relationships and grants Plus-card family members free labour-market access.
  • Official source basisThe official family page lists the qualifying sponsors and relationships and grants Plus-card family members free labour-market access.
  • Report summaryThe official family page lists the qualifying sponsors and relationships and grants Plus-card family members free labour-market access.
Family

Who you can bring

spousechildrenpartnerde facto partner
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • Application Fee EurThe official family-reunification page publishes an application fee of EUR 218.checked 2026-07-26
Validity
2 proven from the official source.
  • Ordinary Validity MonthsThe ordinary validity is twelve months.
  • Three Year Validity ConditionallyThree years may be issued after two lawful years and Integration Module 1.
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Austria?
The official source states: Family settlement for the spouse, registered partner or unmarried minor child of a qualifying Red-White-Red, Blue Card, long-term, Plus, self-employed, researcher or listed special-employment sponsor.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: The family unit must meet the applicable 2026 standard income rate. The lowest published threshold is €2,064.12/mo (income).
03Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: spouse, children, partner, de facto partner.
04Do I need health insurance?
The official source states: Insurance covering all risks in Austria is required.
05Do I need to show accommodation in Austria?
The official source states: A legal title to locally adequate accommodation is required.

Every answer is quoted from the official migration.gv.at page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 21 points against the official source; 21 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

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The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source migration.gv.atLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Austria government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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