Keine Aufenthaltserlaubnis für amerikanische Ehefrau | Bürgeranwalt 23.05.2026

Dr. N., a lawyer from Vienna, lived in the USA for many years and has been married to an American woman for twelve years. Now the couple wanted to move permanently to Austria. However, Mrs. N.'s application for a residence permit was rejected. She had to leave the country again – one reason given was her lack of a regular income. Furthermore, the official notice states that the veterinarian may have contact with terrorist groups. Does this comply with the Austrian Settlement and Residence Act (NAG), or were errors made by MA 35 (the relevant department)? A representative from the authority will discuss this with those affected in the studio. You can find more from the Citizens' Advocate at https://on.orf.at