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Settlement Permit - Dependant of Austrian National

20 facts quoted from the official source

Settlement for an extended dependant of an Austrian national, including a maintained direct ascendant, qualifying long-term partner or other listed relative.

Income required
€2,064.12/mo
the lowest published threshold
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
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
  • Austrian Sponsor RequiredThe sponsor must be an Austrian national.
  • 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 generally applies before immigration.
  • Public Order And Security Clearance RequiredThe stay must not threaten public order, security or Austria's foreign relations.
  • Qualifying Extended RelationshipThe route applies to the listed extended dependant relationships.
  • Sponsor Liability Declaration RequiredThe Austrian sponsor must sign a liability declaration.
  • Sponsor Status Evidence RequiredThe filing must prove the sponsor's qualifying Austrian status.
  • Third Country National RequiredThe residence-title framework applies to nationals outside the EEA and Switzerland.
  • Actual Maintenance Required ConditionallyMaintenance is required for ascendants and qualifying life partners.
  • Long Term Relationship Required ConditionallyA life partner must prove a long-term relationship in the country of origin.
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 Dependent Work AllowedThe title does not itself grant unrestricted dependent employment.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryThe official route covers maintained ascendants, long-term partners and certain relatives and requires sponsor liability.
  • Official source basisThe official route covers maintained ascendants, long-term partners and certain relatives and requires sponsor liability.
  • Report summaryThe official route covers maintained ascendants, long-term partners and certain relatives and requires sponsor liability.
  • Self Employment AllowedThe settlement permit authorizes self-employment.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
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
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Austria?
The official source states: Settlement for an extended dependant of an Austrian national, including a maintained direct ascendant, qualifying long-term partner or other listed relative.
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).
03Do I need health insurance?
The official source states: Insurance covering all risks in Austria is required.
04Do 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 20 points against the official source; 20 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.

See the 0 open points

Validity 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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