Can a spouse work in Austria on a dependant visa?

Yes, a spouse can work in Austria on a dependent visa if their family member works in Austria or they hold European citizenship. Spouses can also work if they hold a Red-White-Red Card Plus. Family members have a choice of applying for a family-dependent visa. An Austria Dependent visa is referred as Family Reunion visa in Austria.

Family members who can apply for Family Reunion visa and Red-White-Red Card Plus:

• Spouse
• Registered partner
• Children under the age of 18
• Partners in a long-term relationship
• Other relatives

Other than that some permit holders in Austria are allowed to bring their dependents to the country if they are:

• Holders of a Red-White-Red Card (work visa holders) or EU Blue Card

• Holders of a Red-White-Red Card plus
• Holders of long-term residency title in Austria
• Holders of a settlement permit (for self-employment individuals)
• Holders of a settlement permit (for researchers)
• Holders of a specific settlement permit (for special cases of dependent gainful occupation)
• Holders of a residence card or permanent residence card
• Holders of an “Article 50 EUV” residence permit.

If you migrate to Austria as someone’s spouse, you can work in Austria through two ways: a Family Reunion visa and a Red-White-Red Card Plus. Both cards help you migrate family members and let you work in the country.

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Benefits of working in Austria

Here are some benefits of working in Austria:

• Austria has a lot of employment opportunities
• High wages in Austria, around 32,000 Euros
• Working hours are restricted  to 33 hours
• Healthy work-life balance
• Ideal places for  entrepreneurs
• Easy to get a work visa

Family Reunion visa

Austrian citizens or foreign nationals with residency permits can apply for an Austrian reunification visa for their family members from third-country nationals.

Requirements of Family Reunion Visa

Here are the given requirements that must be fulfilled to get a family Reunion visa:

• Valid Passport
• Proof of sufficient funds
• Character certificate
• Marriage certificate
• A family document showing your connection link with your sponsor (marriage certificated etc.)
• Proof of accommodation in Austria.
• Certificate proving A1 level of skills in the German language

Red-White-Red Card Plus

There is another way to work in Austria if the spouses get hold of Red-White-Red Card Plus. If a family member holds a Red-White-Red Card, then only the spouse can apply for a Red-White-Red Card Plus and work in Austria for 1-2 years.

The Red-White-Red Card Plus allows an applicant to apply for a fixed term settlement and get access to unlimited labour market (not mandatory to work for a specific employer).

Requirements to apply for Red-White-Red Card Plus

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

• Provide travel document
• Proof of relation with the family
• Health insurance
• Proof of sufficient funds
• Proof of language proficiency in German
• Birth certificate

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