Moving to Austria to be with your family

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What does family reunification actually mean for you?

If your partner, spouse, or parent holds a Red-White-Red Card or EU Blue Card in Austria, you can join them through family reunification (Familienzusammenführung). The permit you receive is called the Red-White-Red Card Plus. No points assessment, no job offer needed — your right to be here is based on your relationship. Once approved, you have full access to the Austrian labour market from day one: any employer, any industry, no additional permits.

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Who can apply for family reunification?

  • You are the spouse or registered partner of a Red-White-Red Card holder
  • You are the spouse or registered partner of an EU Blue Card holder
  • You are a dependent child under 18 of an Red-White-Red Card or EU Blue Card holder
  • The sponsor has adequate housing for the whole family
  • The sponsor meets the legal income threshold

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Looking for other family visa options?

Is your partner or spouse not in Austria on a work permit? Check out our other family visa options, they might better fit your case.

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What the Red-White-Red Card Plus gives you

A powerful permit designed for family life and career flexibility.

Full labor market access

Work for any employer in Austria. No new permit needed when you change jobs.

Right to self-employment

Start your own company or work as a freelancer without additional authorization.

Your children qualify too

Dependent children under 18 receive the same permit and full work rights.

Path to permanent residency

Time counts toward the EU Permanent Residence permit (Daueraufenthalt-EU).

How it

Most family reunification applications are submitted from your home country at an Austrian embassy. Here is what to expect.

1

Eligibility check

We confirm your sponsor's permit status and whether income and housing thresholds are met.

2

Document preparation

We build your personalized document checklist and fill your forms, including certified translations and embassy requirements.

3

Application review

A human expert reviews your complete application before it goes to authorities.

4

Approval and arrival

Once your visa is issued, we walk you through address registration and picking up your card.

Simple pricing for your family's future

Expert-led immigration support for the Red-White-Red Plus Card permit.

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AI-assisted, human-verified. Every application is double-checked by our licensed immigration network.

Free eligibility check

We confirm if the RWR+ Card permit is the right fit for your specific situation.

Personalised checklist

Get the exact list of documents required and track your progress in real time.

AI-assisted forms

Forms auto-fill using your data. Our system flags errors before you submit.

Expert human review

Austrian immigration specialists review every detail of your application.

Submission tracking

We handle the submission to authorities and provide updates at every stage.

Trusted by families

Visa path checks, embassy guidance, and individual case management included for every family member.

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Discounted rates may apply when multiple family members apply together.

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Expert review

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Plain language

We translate complex legal requirements into simple, actionable steps.

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Human support

Real people answer your questions when you need them, not just a chatbot.

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We stand by our work and application success is our top goal. If your application is not approved, we refund your fee.

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Common questions

Everything you need to know about the family reunification process.

For your initial application, A1 German (beginner level) is required in many cases, but exemptions exist depending on your sponsor's permit type and other circumstances. We confirm exactly what applies to you during the eligibility check.

No. The Red-White-Red Card Plus through family reunification does not require a job offer. Your right to be in Austria is based on your family relationship, not your employment. You can look for work after you arrive.

Yes. Dependent children under 18 are eligible for the same permit. If you and your children are applying at the same time, we handle the applications together. Each child needs their own permit.

Generally, first applications must be submitted at an Austrian embassy in your home country. There are narrow exceptions, for example if you are already in Austria on a valid visa. We confirm which process applies to you.

The other page is for existing RWR Card holders upgrading after 21 months of work. This page is for people coming to Austria to join a family member. The outcome is the same permit, but the eligibility rules are completely different.

Yes. If your spouse or registered partner holds a Red-White-Red Card or an EU Blue Card you can apply for family reunification. You will receive a Red-White-Red Card Plus, giving you the right to live and work in Austria. Both partners must be at least 21 years old.

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