Red-White-Red Card Plus
Austria
Last updated: December 19, 2025
1 year
$187
6-8 weeks
Medium
About this Visa
The Red-White-Red Card Plus lets your family join you in Austria. Your spouse and children can move with you, work, and live together. This is specifically for bringing your close family to Austria. You need a job in Austria or have another qualifying residence permit first. Then your spouse and children can apply. They get the same work rights you do—no restrictions. This visa is different because family members can work immediately and move freely in Europe's Schengen Area.
Key Benefits
- Work without restrictions in any job
- Work as self-employed or start a business
- Travel freely in Schengen Area (26 countries)
- Health insurance included
- Your children can attend Austrian schools
- After 5 years: Apply for permanent EU residence
- Spouse and children can eventually bring their own family members
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be related to Red-White-Red Card or EU Blue Card holder
- Spouses must be 21 or older
- Children must be unmarried and under 18
- No criminal record
- Must have comprehensive health insurance
- German language A1 level (or exempt)
- Cannot be security threat to Austria
- Parents and siblings cannot apply—only spouses and children
Financial Requirement
The main applicant (your sponsor) must prove they earn enough to support you. There's no specific minimum amount—it depends on family size. You need proof like pay slips or employment contracts.
Documents
- Valid passportMust be valid for entire stay
- Police clearanceFor everyone age 14 and older
- Marriage or partnership certificateProof of relationship
- Proof of accommodationRental agreement or property deed
- Health insurance proofMust cover everything
- Financial proofPay slips, employment contracts, or income statements
- German language certificateA1 level (some people exempt)
- TranslationsFor all foreign language documents
Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. Visa requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Please verify all information with official government sources and consult a qualified immigration attorney before making decisions.