Family reunification
Who it's for: Family members of third-country nationals living in Austria who want to join them there.
Information, not immigration advice. This page summarises what the government publishes. Confirm every figure on the official page before you pay or apply.
Last checked 3 Nov 2026
Requirements at a glance
- Language: Family Members have to provide evidence of German language skills on A1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (Austrian Language Diploma, Goethe-Institut, ÖIF, Telc) · about CEFR A1
- Age limit: From 21
- Money to show: €2,064.12
- Main fee: €218
- Family can join: Yes
- Decision time: 6 months
Figures and costs
| Item | Amount | In your currency | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main fee | €218 | — | migration.gv.atOfficial · 3 Nov 2026 |
| Money to show | €2,064.12 | — | migration.gv.atOfficial · 3 Nov 2026 |
Figures marked check could not be confirmed on a live official page, or come from a secondary source.
What the official pages say
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LanguageFamily Members have to provide evidence of German language skills on A1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (Austrian Language Diploma, Goethe-Institut, ÖIF, Telc) · about CEFR A1Official wording
“Family Members have to provide evidence of German language skills on A1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages”
Age limitFrom 21Official wording
“Spouses and registered partners must be 21 years of age or older when applying.”
Money to show€2,064.12Official wording
“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.”
Main fee€218Official wording
“Application fee: € 218”
Family can joinYesOfficial wording
“Family members in the context of the Settlement and Residence Act are spouses registered partners and unmarried minors including adoptive and step children”
Decision time6 monthsOfficial wording
“The authority shall decide on applications and complaints without undue delay, but not later than within six months after receipt.”
We have not yet recorded: Job offer needed; Study place needed; Minimum education; Work experience; Salary threshold; Can lead to permanent residence; Occupation list. That does not mean there is no rule — confirm on the official page. Official page.
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