Visas for families

Which visas let a family live in Austria?

EU and EEA citizens can live here under free movement. I list 1 visa route a family could use to live in Austria, 1 checked on an official government page. Always confirm with the embassy before you apply.

EU/EEA (and Swiss) citizens use free movement and need no visa route; routes below are for non-EU families.

Checked on an official page

Red-White-Red Card

work (criteria-based)

Who it suits: qualified third-country workers

Main requirements

Issued for 24 months, tied to the named employer; several eligibility groups.

Family: family members can apply for a Red-White-Red Card Plus

Read on the official page (7 Oct 2026). Official page

Visa rules change often, and this is not legal advice. Check the official page and the embassy before you apply.

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