Red-White-Red Card Plus for Family Members

mbers in the context of the Settlement and Residence Act are spouses

minors including adoptive and step children Spouses

d registered partners must be 21 years of age or older when applying. Children must be under 18 years of age only at the time of application. » mehr le

Red Card" holders or "EU Blue Card" holders third-coun

ry nationals with a long-term residence title in Austria holders of

a "Red-White-Red Card plus" holders of

a "settlement permit" for self-employed persons certain ho

ders of a "settlement permit - special cases of dependent gainful occupation" or holders of

a "settlement permit - researchers" holders of

a residence card or permanent residence card, or holders of

a residence permit under “Article 50 TEU.” or persons wi

h refugee status or subsidiary protection status shall obta

n the residence title “Red-White-Red Card plus“, provided they meet the general granting requirements. For more i

cases there is a quota requirement for family reunification residence permits. The “Red-W

Birth certificate or similar document (for children only with first applications)

Evidence that sponsor holds the required residence title;

If applicable Marriage certificate Divorce certificate Certificate of registered partnership Certificate of dissolution of a registered partnership Adoption papers Evidence or certificate concerning the family relationship Death certificate

try national must have a fixed and regular income enabling him/her to meet his/her livelihood without resorting to welfare aid from local authorities. The income ne

ds to be equal to or exceed the standard income rate. In 2026, this standard income rate amounted to € 1,308.39 for singles, € 2,064.12 for married couples and an additional € 201.88 for each child. Health insura

try national must have health insurance coverage, providing benefits in Austria and covering all risks. Family member

of “Red-White-Red Card” holders, “EU Blue Card” holders or family members of Austrian citizens are usually covered by their sponsors’ health insurance (co-insurance). Adequate acco

ry national must provide evidence of a legal title to an accommodation (e.g. by providing a lease contract), considered adequate for his/her family size according to local standards. » mehr lesen 3

of social benefits which are only due when the residence title is granted, including welfare aid and differential allowances, are not permissible. Evidence that sponsor

As a matter of principle, first applications for residence titles shall be filed with the competent Austrian consular representation (embassy or specific consulates) abroad. Local competence of the consular representation depends on the applicant’s domicile.

Family members entitled to enter without a visa, after legal entry and during their legal stay

The authority shall decide on applications and complaints without undue delay, but not later than within six months after receipt.

Application fee: € 218

Family Members have to provide evidence of German language skills on A1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, when first applying for one of the following residence titles:

Family members of holders of a residence title “Red-White-Red Card” for Very Highly Qualified Workers, “EU Blue Card” or “settlement permit – researcher”

The residence titles “Red-White-Red Card Plus” and “Family Member” allow time-limited settlement and entitle the holder to unrestricted access to the labour market.

As a matter of principle, residence titles are granted for a period of twelve months.

The residence titles “Red-White-Red Card Plus” and “Family Member” shall be issued for a duration of three years, if

the family member has completed Module 1 of the Integration Agreement and

resided in Austria lawfully without interruption during the previous two years.

The duration of the "Red-White-Red Card plus" for family members of holders of a residence title "EU Blue Card" or “Red-White-Red Card” is dependent on the validity of the permit of the sponsor (except persons whose sponsor was entitled to asylum or subsidiary protection.

After five years of lawful settlement without interruption, a residence title “Long-term resident – EU” may be applied for, if

Module 2 of the Integration Agreement has been completed.

The consular representation abroad shall examine the application for completeness and correctness and then forward it to the competent authorities in Austria.

The following family members are entitled to file their application in Austria:

the general requirements have been met and