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Family Member Permit Austria
If your partner, spouse, or parent is an Austrian citizen or long-term resident, you have a clear path to joining them in Austria. The Family Member permit (Familienangehöriger) gives you the right to live and work here without a separate work permit. mypaperwork takes care of the process for you — so you can focus on the move, not the paperwork.
What this means for you
Here's what the Family Member permit (Familienangehöriger) gives you from day one.
No points system
Unlike work permits, this pathway does not require a points score or a job offer. Eligibility is based on your family relationship.
Full right to work
This permit gives you unrestricted access to the Austrian labor market. You do not need a separate work permit to start a job.
Path to long-term residency
After five years of lawful residence, you can apply for long-term EU residence (Daueraufenthalt-EU), the most secure status available.
Who qualifies for this permit?
- Spouses and registered partners (both must be 21 or older)
- Unmarried children under 18, including step and adoptive children
- Financially dependent parents or grandparents
- Life partners who can prove a long-term relationship
- Other relatives who lived with the sponsor in their home country
Not sure if you qualify?
How it works
We guide you through the entire process, from your first question to your new life in Austria.
Figure out where you stand
We confirm your eligibility based on your family relationship and your sponsor's status to ensure this is the right pathway.
Figure out where you stand
We confirm your eligibility based on your family relationship and your sponsor's status to ensure this is the right pathway.
- ✓ Relationship assessment
- ✓ Pathway verification
Prepare without the guesswork
We guide you through what you might need, including marriage certificates, proof of income, and German A1 certificates.
Prepare without the guesswork
We guide you through what you might need, including marriage certificates, proof of income, and German A1 certificates.
- ✓ Personalized checklist
- ✓ Automated form filling
- ✓ Language requirement guidance
Submit with someone in your corner
A human expert reviews your complete application. We make sure nothing is missing before it goes to the authorities.
Submit with someone in your corner
A human expert reviews your complete application. We make sure nothing is missing before it goes to the authorities.
- ✓ Expert document review
- ✓ Submission support
Start your life in Austria together
Once your permit is issued, you can register your address, start working, and begin building your life here.
Start your life in Austria together
Once your permit is issued, you can register your address, start working, and begin building your life here.
- ✓ Settling-in support
- ✓ Unrestricted work access
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Family Member Permit
Complete support for your Familienangehöriger application in Austria.
Free eligibility check
Answer a few questions and we confirm if this is the right permit for you.
Personalised document checklist
We generate the exact list of documents required and let you track progress.
AI-assisted form preparation
Forms auto-fill using your data. Our system flags errors before submission.
Expert review
Every application is reviewed by licensed Austrian immigration experts.
Submission & status tracking
We submit to the authorities and keep you updated at every stage.
100% money-back guarantee
If your application is rejected due to an error on our part, you receive a full refund.
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Why mypaperwork
Human expert review
Every application is checked by a real person before submission to ensure it meets all legal requirements.
We prepare your application for you
We translate complex legal jargon into clear, actionable steps so you always know what to do next. Our system fills the applications forms for you.
Money-back guarantee
We stand by our expertise. If your application is rejected due to our error, we offer a full refund on paid tiers.
Common questions
Everything you need to know about joining your family in Austria
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This permit is for non-EU nationals joining an Austrian citizen or long-term resident. It covers spouses, registered partners (21+), unmarried children under 18, and dependent parents or grandparents. Life partners may also qualify if they can prove a long-term relationship.
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If your sponsor is an Austrian citizen, you receive the Family Member permit (Aufenthaltstitel Familienangehöriger). If they are a long-term resident, you may receive a Red-White-Red Card Plus. Both allow you to work anywhere in Austria without a separate permit.
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Most applicants need basic German at A1 level before the permit is issued. You must provide a certificate from an approved school (like Goethe-Institut or ÖIF) that is less than a year old. Exemptions apply for children under 14 and certain health conditions.
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Family members of Austrian citizens can usually apply from inside Austria after a lawful entry. Most other applicants must submit their first application at an Austrian embassy or consulate in their home country.
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Family members of Austrian citizens are NOT subject to the quota. However, family members of long-term residents are subject to an annual cap, making the timing of your application very important.
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You will need your passport, marriage or relationship proof, your sponsor's citizenship/residence proof, evidence of accommodation, health insurance, and proof of income. A criminal record extract from your home country is also required.
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Yes. Unmarried children under 18 are eligible. Parents and grandparents may also qualify if they are financially dependent on the Austrian sponsor and a liability declaration is signed.
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We guide you through the multiple authorities and strict document rules. Our experts build your checklist, verify language exemptions, and review your full application so you can apply with confidence.
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