Can I bring my family to Austria on a work permit?

Can I bring my family to Austria on a work permit?

Foreign nationals or third-country nationals can bring their family members with them, but they must issue a different visa for them on their work permit. They can also issue a Red-White-Red Card Plus if they are holders of a Red-White-Red Card or have European citizenship.

 

The Red-White-Red Card offers a residency permit for third-country nationals who would like to work as skilled employers in Austria and stay there permanently. Their Family members (spouse/husband, registered partner, and children) can apply for a Red-White-Red Card Plus, enabling them to freely access the Austrian labor market.

 

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Benefits of working in Austria

Below are the benefits of working in Austria:

 

• Working hours and paid time off
• Minimum wage
• Social security benefits
• Health insurance
• Accident insurance
• Pension
• Maternity, paternity and parental leave
• Childcare benefits

 

Red-White-Red Card Plus

The Red-White-Red Card Plus allows third nationals to settle in Austria and grants unlimited access to the labor market. It entitles the holder to pursue employment activities but not restricted to one employer. The Red-White-Red Card Plus is usually issued for twelve months.

 

The Red-White-Red Card Plus can be issued for:

• In an extension of a red white red card or a blue card
• To red white red card holder if the individual was employed for at least 21 months out of 24 months
• To the EU blue card holder if the employee was employed under the state for admission of at least 21 out of 24 months

 

The Red-White-Red Card Plus is issued to family members:

• Of red-white-red card holder or a EU blue card
• Of permanently settled third-country nationals
• Of holders of a red-white-red card
• Of holders of a settlement permit with gainful employment
• Of recognized refugees who is not able to get a status under the Asylum Act
• Of holders of a permanent residence card or residence card
• Of holders of a residence permit Article 50 EUV

 

Eligibility Criteria to apply for Red-White-Red Card Plus

Here are the eligibility criteria to apply for Red-White-Red Card Plus:

 

• Proof of German language proficiency at A1 Level
• Must have a holder of a Red-White-Red Card
• Aged above 21 years old at the time of application
• Police clearance certificate
• Proof of residence in the country

 

Requirements to apply for Red-White-Red Card Plus

Below are the stated requirements to apply for Red-White-Red Card Plus:

 

• Valid travel itinerary
• Birth certificate
• Proof of family relation (Marriage certificate, certificate of partnership, adoption certificate, evidence or certificate of family relationship)
• Proof of accommodation
• Proof of health insurance
• Proof of sufficient funds

 

Processing cost to apply for Red-White-Red Card Plus

The application fee is 120 Euros for adults and children under six years of age up to 75 Euros. The Issuing fee is 20 Euro and for children under six years of age is 50 Euro. The personalized costs, including accepting the photo and signature, are 20 euros.

 

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