❗ Family Reunification Stopped (June 2025)
The Austrian government has decided to stop family reunification for now. This rule started in June 2025 and will last for six months (until the end of December 2025).
—> This means that people cannot apply to bring their family members (like partner, children, or parents) to Austria during this time.
This affects:
Refugees
People with subsidiary protection
Others trying to reunite with family
If you already applied, your case may be on pause. You can contact a support group or legal aid to ask about your situation.
What you can do now:
Don’t lose hope – this rule is temporary and might change after December.
Get support – talk to trusted organisations or advisors.
Prepare your documents – so you are ready when applications open again.