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Austria Residence Permit - Temporary Family Reunification

16 facts quoted from the official source

Temporary family permit for the spouse, registered partner or unmarried minor child of a qualifying ICT, mobile ICT, researcher-mobility, special-employment or student sponsor.

Income required
€2,064.12/mo
the lowest published threshold
Can bring
spouse, children +2
from the official record
Requirements
11
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.

11 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Family Relationship Evidence RequiredCivil-status documentation must prove the relationship.
  • Financial meansFixed and regular means at the applicable 2026 ASVG rate are generally required.
  • Public Order And Security Clearance RequiredThe stay must not threaten public order, security or Austria's foreign relations.
  • Qualifying RelationshipOnly the published family relationships qualify.
  • Qualifying Sponsor PermitThe sponsor must hold one of the listed temporary permits.
  • Sponsor Status Evidence RequiredThe qualifying sponsor permit must be documented.
  • Spouse Or Partner Age MinA spouse or registered partner must be at least twenty-one when applying.
  • Third Country National RequiredThe residence-title framework applies to nationals outside the EEA and Switzerland.
  • Work Access Requires Offer And PermissionICT and mobile-ICT family members may work if the family permit grants access and a binding Austrian offer is proved.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • 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.

  • Excluded Sponsor Titles ApplyPupil, self-employed person, social service, seconded employee, au pair, volunteer and cross-border permits do not sponsor this route.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryThe official temporary-residence page lists both qualifying family relationships and sponsor permits.
  • Official source basisThe official temporary-residence page lists both qualifying family relationships and sponsor permits.
  • Report summaryThe official temporary-residence page lists both qualifying family relationships and sponsor permits.
Family

Who you can bring

spousechildrenpartnerde facto partner
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
1 proven from the official source.
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Austria?
The official source states: Temporary family permit for the spouse, registered partner or unmarried minor child of a qualifying ICT, mobile ICT, researcher-mobility, special-employment or student sponsor.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: Fixed and regular means at the applicable 2026 ASVG rate are generally required. 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.

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

We checked 16 points against the official source; 16 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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Fees and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

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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