Can a family member who entered through reunification later get permanent residence?

Family reunification can lead to long-term residence in Austria. After five years of continuous, lawful settlement, a family member may apply for the 'Long-Term Resident – EU' status, which provides stable settlement and free labour-market access.

A key condition is completion of Module 2 of the Integration Agreement, which builds on the earlier language and integration requirements. Maintaining continuous residence, keeping your permits valid, and progressing through the Integration Agreement modules are the practical steps that keep this pathway open.