Residence card for family members of EU/EEA/Swiss citizens (Anmelde-/Aufenthaltskarte für Familienangehörige von Unionsbürgern)

Detailed information for this visa type in Austria.

status

Entry: multiple

Stay: residence right linked to EU citizen's exercise of free movement; typically 5 years residence card issuance possible

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Visa details

Fee

0 EUR (Registration/administrative fees vary.)

Max stay

residence right linked to EU citizen's exercise of free movement; typically 5 years residence card issuance possible

Validity

usually up to 5 years (or closely tied to EU citizen's residence status)

Entry type

multiple

Extendable

yes

Work allowed

yes (family members usually gain work rights)

Sponsorship required

yes (EU citizen sponsor)

Financial requirements

proof_of_funds (sufficient resources and health insurance for EU citizen and family)

Health insurance required

yes

Path to permanent residency

yes (after qualifying residence period under national/EU rules)

Path to citizenship

conditional

Processing time

varies; often several weeks

Official reference

Always verify details with the official source.

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