Austria · Spouse visas
Austria Spouse of a citizen
Income needed: €2,064+ a month ≈ $2,310
Residence title "Family Member" for the spouse of an Austrian citizen
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Key facts
Spouse of a citizen is a spouse visas route for Austria. Applicants need income of €2,064+ a month ≈ $2,310. You can stay 1 yr, renewable. You can work locally. Checked 2026-10-11 against the official source.
- Money needed
- €2,064+ a month ≈ $2,310
- Government fees
- €218 ≈ $240
- Processing
- Up to 180 days
- First stay
- 1 yr
Cost, time and long term
To apply: government fee €218 ≈ $240; income to show €2,064+/mo ≈ $2,310; decision: up to 180 days. No lawyer or agent fee is included.
Government fees€218 ≈ $240
- EUR 218 (≈ $240)Application fee for the residence title.
Shown, not spent€2,064+/mo ≈ $2,310
- EUR 2,064.12 a month (≈ $2,310)Standard income rate for a married couple in 2026; EUR1,308.39 (≈ $1,460) for a single person and EUR201.88 (≈ $230) more for each child. Social benefits due only after the title is granted are not accepted.
Permanent residenceAfter 5 years of residence
Long-term resident EU title after 5 years of uninterrupted settlement and Module 2 of the Integration Agreement.
CitizenshipAfter 10 years of residence
Citizenship needs 10 years of lawful, uninterrupted residence, at least 5 of them settled, and the general naturalisation conditions.
ProcessingUp to 180 days
Authorities must decide without undue delay and no later than 6 months after receiving the application.
Where to applyAbroad or in-country
Spouses of Austrian citizens may file in Austria after lawful entry and during a legal stay; otherwise at the Austrian embassy.
Presence rulesAway max 10 months in total
The 5-year clock for long-term status restarts after more than 10 months in total or more than 6 months in a row outside Austria.
Why this route may not fit
Check this before you apply.
- Not open to EU, EEA or Swiss passports
- Only from age 21
What you'll need
Who can apply5
- Applicant is a spouse or registered partner aged 21 or over at the time of application.
- Applicant shows German language skills at level A1 on the first application, with listed exceptions.
- The sponsor is an Austrian citizen; residence titles for family members of Austrian citizens are not subject to a quota.
- Health insurance covering all risks in Austria; spouses of Austrians are usually co-insured.
- Accommodation with a legal title that is adequate for the family size, such as a lease contract.
What you must show3
- Fixed and regular income at least equal to the standard rate: EUR2,064.12 (≈ $2,310) per month for a married couple in 2026.
- Add EUR201.88 (≈ $230) for each child; the single rate is EUR1,308.39 (≈ $1,460).
- The application fee is EUR218 (≈ $240).
Documents2
- Valid travel document, current photo and marriage or registered partnership certificate.
- Proof of accommodation, health insurance, secure subsistence and German language skills.
Steps2
- File the first application at the Austrian embassy or consulate abroad; spouses of Austrians can file in Austria after lawful entry.
- The authority decides within six months of receiving the application.
After you arrive2
- The title is first issued for 12 months and for 3 years after Module 1 of the Integration Agreement and two years of lawful residence.
- After five years of lawful residence and Module 2, a Long-term resident EU title can be requested.
When you become tax resident
How Austria decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Stay on this route
1 year at first, renewable
- Tax residence
Applies to individuals with unlimited tax liability (residence or habitual abode in Austria).
- Foreign-source income
Persons with a residence (Wohnsitz) or habitual abode in Austria are subject to unlimited income tax liability, so their foreign-source income is taxed in Austria together with Austrian income; habitual abode arises after six months of stay, retroactively.
All tax rules for Austria Tax records checked
What you need to arrange
- Health insurance
Health insurance covering all risks in Austria
- Accommodation
Accommodation with a legal title that is adequate for the family size, such as a lease contract
Taken from this route's requirements above. The authority's own list is the one that counts.
Full official text
For the non-EEA spouse or registered partner of an Austrian citizen. It gives a residence title for 12 months, then three years, with unrestricted access to the labour market and no quota. 1
What you must show and pay
- Income of at least EUR 2,064.12 a month (≈ $2,310) · Standard income rate for a married couple in 2026; EUR1,308.39 (≈ $1,460) for a single person and EUR201.88 (≈ $230) more for each child. Social benefits due only after the title is granted are not accepted. 1
- A fee of EUR 218 (≈ $240) · Application fee for the residence title. 1
Requirements
- Applicant is a spouse or registered partner aged 21 or over at the time of application. 1
- Applicant shows German language skills at level A1 on the first application, with listed exceptions. 1
- The sponsor is an Austrian citizen; residence titles for family members of Austrian citizens are not subject to a quota. 1
- Health insurance covering all risks in Austria; spouses of Austrians are usually co-insured. 1
- Accommodation with a legal title that is adequate for the family size, such as a lease contract. 1
- Fixed and regular income at least equal to the standard rate: EUR2,064.12 (≈ $2,310) per month for a married couple in 2026. 1
- Add EUR201.88 (≈ $230) for each child; the single rate is EUR1,308.39 (≈ $1,460). 1
- The application fee is EUR218 (≈ $240). 1
- Valid travel document, current photo and marriage or registered partnership certificate. 1
- Proof of accommodation, health insurance, secure subsistence and German language skills. 1
- File the first application at the Austrian embassy or consulate abroad; spouses of Austrians can file in Austria after lawful entry. 1
- The authority decides within six months of receiving the application. 1
- The title is first issued for 12 months and for 3 years after Module 1 of the Integration Agreement and two years of lawful residence. 1
- After five years of lawful residence and Module 2, a Long-term resident EU title can be requested. 1
Stay
- Twelve months initially; three years after completing Module 1 of the Integration Agreement and two years of uninterrupted lawful residence; Long-term resident EU title after five years.
- Initial permitted stay: 12 months.
- Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.
Nationality
Non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals. Not open to: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Switzerland, Cyprus, Czechia, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Spain, Finland, France, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia.
Work
Unrestricted access to the labour market.
Family
Unmarried minor children, including adoptive and stepchildren, are also family members.
Official sources
- Family reunification · Migration platform of the Austrian Federal Government · checked 2026-10-11
- Aufenthaltstitel "Daueraufenthalt - EU" (requirements and counting rules) · oesterreich.gv.at (Austrian federal government portal) · checked 2026-10-11
- Verleihung der Staatsbuergerschaft nach zehn Jahren · oesterreich.gv.at (Austrian federal government portal) · checked 2026-10-11
Spouse of a citizen and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spouse of a citizen | Needs income of €2,064+ a month ≈ $2,310 | 1 yr, renewable | Yes |
| Spouse of a resident | Needs income of €2,064+ a month ≈ $2,310 | 1 yr, renewable | Yes |
| Spouse of a citizen Portugal | – | – | – |
| Spouse of a resident Spain | Needs income of €900+ a month ≈ $1,010 | – | Yes |
| Spouse of a resident Georgia | – | 1 yr, renewable | – |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Spouse of a citizen?
Income of at least EUR 2,064.12 a month (≈ $2,310). Standard income rate for a married couple in 2026; EUR1,308.39 (≈ $1,460) for a single person and EUR201.88 (≈ $230) more for each child. A fee of EUR 218 (≈ $240). Application fee for the residence title.
How long can I stay on the Spouse of a citizen?
Twelve months initially; three years after completing Module 1 of the Integration Agreement and two years of uninterrupted lawful residence; Long-term resident EU title after five years.
How long does the Spouse of a citizen take to process?
Authorities must decide without undue delay and no later than 6 months after receiving the application.
Can I work on the Spouse of a citizen?
Yes. Unrestricted access to the labour market.
Can I bring my family on the Spouse of a citizen?
Unmarried minor children, including adoptive and stepchildren, are also family members.
Who can apply for the Spouse of a citizen?
Non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals. Not open to: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Switzerland, Cyprus, Czechia, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Spain, Finland, France, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia.
Does the Spouse of a citizen lead to permanent residence in Austria?
Time on the Spouse of a citizen counts toward permanent residence in Austria, which the rules allow after 5 years of residence. Time on the Spouse of a citizen counts toward citizenship, which the rules allow after 10 years of residence.
How are Spouse of a citizen holders taxed in Austria?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Spouse of a citizen. The standard rules apply: Progressive rates: 0% to EUR 13,539 (≈ $15,100); 20% to 21,992; 30% to 36,458; 40% to 70,365; 48% to 104,859; 50% to 1,000,000; 55% above (55% limited to 2016-2029).
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-11 against 3 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
Every figure on this page comes from the official source it links to. The record was researched against these sources, then reviewed separately, with special attention to effective dates and amendments. Where a source does not state something, the page leaves it out.
- Family reunification · Migration platform of the Austrian Federal Government · checked 2026-10-11
- Aufenthaltstitel "Daueraufenthalt - EU" (requirements and counting rules) · oesterreich.gv.at (Austrian federal government portal) · checked 2026-10-11
- Verleihung der Staatsbuergerschaft nach zehn Jahren · oesterreich.gv.at (Austrian federal government portal) · checked 2026-10-11
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