Family reunification with a third-country national (Familienzusammenführung (Niederlassungsbewilligung / Rot-Weiß-Rot – Karte plus))
Family reunification with a third-country national is a residence route in Austria (Οικογένεια). Sponsor household income ≥ ASVG rates: €2,064.12/mo couple +€201.88/child (2026) plus rent above €386.43; housing, health insurance; German A1 before entry. Quota applies for family of Settlement Permit holders; RWR/Blue Card family exempt (RWR Card plus). Fee €218 pp.
Requirements at a glance
You need an annual income of about CHF 23'283. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 5 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 10 years.
How holders are taxed
Worldwide income, progressive up to 55%; dividends 27.5% KESt
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Κατηγορία | Οικογένεια |
|---|---|
| Επένδυση | — |
| Τέλη (οικογένεια) | CHF 410 |
| Εισόδημα / έτος | CHF 23'283 |
| Περιουσία | — |
| Ελάχ. διαμονή | — |
| Μόνιμη διαμονή | 5 |
| Ιθαγένεια | 10 |
| Εργασία | yes |
| Δικαιούχοι | Spouse/partner (≥21) and minor children of resident sponsor |
| Φόρος | Worldwide income, progressive up to 55%; dividends 27.5% KESt |
| Στοιχεία | 2026-10 |
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