Which documents does the family need?

1. Application for family reunification.

2. ID.

3. Documents.

First of all, the family needs all documents, then has to reach the Austrian Embassy with all required documents.

1. The family needs the application form for family reunification. Available in many languages. It is free: Download form. Each member of the family needs to apply.  The applications usually no not need to be translated.

Example: your wife and 3 children will come. You will need 4 application forms.

2. Each person needs these documents:

• A valid passport.
• Birth certificate.
• Marriage certificate.
• 2 passport photos.

3. You will need to send these documents to your family:

• Copy of your notification (asylum or subsidiary protection).
• Copy of the registration form (Meldezettel).
• Copy of your passport or ID.

You only have the subsidiary protection?

Your family will also need:

• Copy of rent contract.
• Wage slip.
• Copy of your E-Card.

Did the family wait longer and applies later than 3 months?

The family will also need:

• Copy of rent contract.
• Wage slip.
• Copy of your E-Card.

These documents are very expensive? Is it difficult to obtain these documents? Does it take long to obtain the documents? They are required for each member.

Is it impossible to obtain one document? Please contact an advisor.

Where can I find help?

Your family has reached the embassy and a document is missing? The family would like to submit the missing document later? It is ok but the procedure can take longer.