Family visas for Austria

Being with the people you love shouldn't mean drowning in paperwork. Whether you are joining a partner, a spouse, or a parent, we help you navigate the bureaucracy with confidence. Our experts guide you through the pathway that fits your family situation.
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Family visas in Austria aren't one-size-fits-all.

The right pathway depends on who you're joining and your relationship to them — but the outcome is the same: the legal right to live, and in many cases work, in Austria alongside your family. We help you identify your route, meet every requirement, and handle the paperwork so nothing stands between you and being where you belong.

Which pathway applies to you?

Your route depends on your family member's status in Austria. Find yours below.

Your partner is an EU citizen

Your partner is an EU citizen

This pathway follows EU Freedom of Movement rules and results in a residence card (Aufenthaltskarte).

Joining an Austrian citizen

Joining an Austrian citizen

If your partner is an Austrian citizen, you apply for the Family Member permit (Familienangehörige).

Your family member has a work permit

Your family member has a work permit

Join a partner who holds a Red-White-Red Card through family reunification (Familienzusammenführung).

How it works

From your first question to your family permit approval in Austria.

1

We figure out where you stand

We identify the right pathway for you — EU spouse rights, Family Member permit (Familienangehörige), or family reunification.

2

Prepare without the guesswork

We tell you exactly which documents you need in plain language and help you get everything in order.

3

Submit with someone in your corner

A human expert reviews your complete application before it goes to the authorities to ensure nothing is missed.

4

Welcome your family to Austria

We stay with you after submission, tracking progress and responding to any authority requests.

What you can expect

Expert review

Every application is checked by a human expert before submission.

Plain language

We translate complex legal requirements into simple, actionable steps.

Human support

Real people are available to answer your questions when you need them.

Money-back guarantee

If your application isn't approved, we refund your fee.

Frequently asked questions

What you should know about bringing your family to Austria

It depends on your situation. Main routes include Spouse of an EU citizen (residence card), Family Member of an Austrian (Familienangehörige), or family reunification for those joining work permit holders (Red-White-Red Card Plus).

Family reunification applies if your sponsor holds a work permit like a Red-White-Red Card. The Family Member permit (Familienangehörige) applies if your sponsor is an Austrian citizen or long-term resident.

Yes. If your partner is an EU citizen (not Austrian) living in Austria, you apply for a residence card (Aufenthaltskarte) under EU Freedom of Movement rules.

Yes. Holders of a Red-White-Red Card or EU Blue Card can bring spouses and minor children under 18. They receive a Red-White-Red Card Plus with full work rights.

Generally, first applications must be submitted at an Austrian embassy abroad. Exceptions exist for family of Austrians already here lawfully or visa-exempt nationals.

Yes. The Red-White-Red Card Plus, Family Member permit (Familienangehörige), and EU residence cards all grant unrestricted access to the Austrian labor market.

In most cases, an A1 German certificate is required. Some exemptions apply for children or family of highly qualified workers and Blue Card holders.

We combine technology with human expertise to identify your pathway, prepare documents, and review your application to avoid delays and errors.

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