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Family & benefitsAustrian Family Allowance (Familienbeihilfe) 2026: Amounts, Eligibility and Applications
Austrian Familienbeihilfe is generally available to parents raising children, subject to residence, employment and education conditions. Here are the 2026 amounts and application steps.
Family & benefitsAustrian Pension and the “Minimum Pension” in 2026
Austria has no general statutory minimum pension. Instead, people with low pension and income may qualify for the Ausgleichszulage supplement.
Family & benefitsVolksschule enrolment in Austria: A guide for families
Volksschule is Austria’s four-year primary school for children aged approximately 6 to 10. This guide explains enrolment, required documents, school hours and German-language support.
Family & benefitsChildren and the Internet in Austria: Practical Tips for Parents
The internet is part of children’s school and social lives, so a complete ban is rarely practical. Shared exploration, clear rules and suitable technical tools can help parents support safer use.
Family & benefitsDomestic Violence in Austria: Where to Get Help and How Protection Orders Work
Domestic violence in Austria is not a private matter. Learn who to contact in an emergency, how police and court protection work, and where to get free confidential help.
Family & benefitsDeath in Austria: What to Do, Funeral Arrangements and Notifications in 2026
After someone dies in Austria, several formal steps must be completed quickly. This guide covers registration, funeral arrangements, documents, costs and notifications.
Family & benefitsAdult Representation and Powers of Attorney in Austria: How Erwachsenenvertretung Works
Austria’s Erwachsenenvertretung system supports adults who can no longer manage all their affairs themselves. A Vorsorgevollmacht can preserve personal choice by planning representation in advance.
Family & benefits24-Hour Care in Austria: Costs and Support for Families in 2026
24-hour care can allow a person who needs constant assistance to remain at home. Austria provides monthly support, while eligible remaining costs may be claimed as an extraordinary expense for tax purposes.
Family & benefitsPersonenbetreuungsvertrag and Agencies in Austria
Independent 24-hour caregivers in Austria work under a Werkvertrag, also known as a Personenbetreuungsvertrag. This guide explains the contract, registration requirements and agency certification.
Family & benefitsMobile and Social Services at Home in Austria
Austria offers a wide range of mobile and social services for people who want to remain at home. Learn what support is available, who provides it and where to apply.
Family & benefitsCaring for a Relative in Austria: Insurance, Pension Credits and Support in 2026
Austria offers several forms of support for people caring for relatives at home, including pension and health insurance, care leave and financial assistance. This guide explains the main conditions and amounts for 2026.
Family & benefitsCare Leave and Reduced Hours for Family Care in Austria
Austria allows employees to take temporary care leave or reduce their working hours when a close relative needs care. This guide explains eligibility, payments, insurance and application deadlines.
Family & benefitsCare Homes in Austria: Costs, Payment and Personal Allowance in 2026
Care home costs in Austria depend on the federal province, provider and level of care. This guide explains admission, payment, personal allowance and temporary care options in 2026.
Family & benefitsPflegegeld 2026 in Austria: care levels, amounts and how to apply
People who need long-term help with everyday activities may receive Pflegegeld in Austria. This guide explains the 2026 amounts, eligibility rules and application process.
Family & benefitsSurvivor’s Pension in Austria 2026: Eligibility, Amounts and Deadlines
Austria’s Witwenpension or Witwerpension is not paid automatically after a spouse’s death. This guide explains eligibility, amounts, duration and application deadlines.
Family & benefitsInvalidity and Incapacity Pensions in Austria in 2026
If health problems prevent you from working long term, rehabilitation is usually considered before an Austrian pension. This guide explains eligibility, insurance periods, earnings limits and how to apply in 2026.
Family & benefitsEarly Retirement in Austria in 2026: Korridorpension, Schwerarbeitspension and Long Insurance Records
Austria offers several ways to retire before the standard retirement age. This guide explains the deductions, eligibility rules and application process for 2026.
Family & benefitsCombining Austrian and foreign insurance periods: how pensions from several countries work
Pension insurance periods from Austria and another country do not disappear. They may be combined to establish eligibility, while each country calculates and pays its own share.
Family & benefitsRetirement age and old-age pension in Austria in 2026
Austria’s old-age pension is not paid automatically. You must reach the applicable retirement age, meet the insurance requirements and submit an application.
Family & benefitsBehindertenpass in Austria: Eligibility, Benefits and How to Apply
The Austrian Behindertenpass is a photo ID confirming a disability of at least 50 percent. Find out who can apply, which discounts may be available and how to submit an application.
Family & benefitsSupport for Children with Disabilities in Austria: Benefits, Care Allowance and Therapies
Austria offers several financial and practical forms of support for children with disabilities and the people who care for them. Here are the main benefits and where to apply in 2026.
Family & benefitsStudienbeihilfe and student work in Austria: support, income limits and tax in 2026
Studienbeihilfe can help cover living costs while studying at an Austrian university or college. Here are the 2026 support amounts, application deadlines, work-income limits and tax rules.
Family & benefitsSpecial Educational Needs and Inclusive Education in Austria: Understanding SPF
Children with long-term physical, sensory or psychological difficulties may qualify for Sonderpädagogischer Förderbedarf (SPF) in Austria. This guide explains the process, school options and support available.
Family & benefitsSchool Scholarships and Support in Austria in 2026
Austria offers several forms of financial support for pupils and families facing financial difficulty. Here are the main grants, amounts, deadlines and application procedures for 2026/2027.
Family & benefitsSchool Holidays and Public Holidays in Austria in the 2026/2027 School Year
Find the Austrian school holidays and public holidays for the 2026/2027 school year. Semester and summer holidays vary by federal state, while most other breaks are nationwide.
Family & benefitsCompulsory Schooling and German Language Support in Austria in 2026
Children who live in Austria on a long-term basis must attend school regardless of their citizenship. Here is an overview of compulsory schooling, absence penalties and German language support.
Family & benefitsSchool enrolment and school readiness in Austria
Children who turn six by September 1 are required to attend school in Austria that year. Here is how enrolment, school-readiness assessments and early admission work.
Family & benefitsAustria’s School System: Volksschule, Mittelschule, AHS, BHS and More
Austria’s school system offers different academic and vocational pathways after Volksschule. This guide explains the main school types, entry requirements and progression options in 2026.
Family & benefitsMatrimonial Property and Obligations in Austria: What You Need to Know in 2026
Marriage in Austria creates important rights and obligations concerning property, maintenance, the shared home and mutual support. Here is an overview of the rules in force on 1 January 2026.
Family & benefitsDivorce in Austria in 2026: Mutual Agreement, Court Proceedings and Maintenance
In Austria, divorce can be handled by mutual agreement or through contested court proceedings. The procedure affects costs, deadlines, property, children and maintenance.
Family & benefitsRegistered Partnership in Austria: Formation, Requirements and Dissolution
Austria’s eingetragene Partnerschaft provides a formal legal framework for a long-term relationship. This guide explains eligibility, formation, dissolution and name changes after dissolution.
Family & benefitsCohabitation in Austria: Housing, Property and Inheritance in 2026
Unmarried couples in Austria have considerably fewer automatic legal protections than married couples. This guide explains the rules for housing, property, inheritance and social insurance.
Family & benefitsGetting Married in Austria: What to Know in 2026
A civil ceremony before a registrar is required for a legally valid marriage in Austria. Here are the key rules on eligibility, witnesses, religious ceremonies and name changes.
Family & benefitsYoung People’s Rights in Austria: Curfews, Alcohol, Smoking and Travel Without Parents
Austria’s youth-protection rules depend on the province where a young person is currently staying. Here are the key rules on curfews, alcohol, tobacco, travel and accommodation.
Family & benefitsAdoption and Foster Care in Austria: What You Need to Know in 2026
Adoption and foster care are two different ways of welcoming a child into your family in Austria. This guide explains the requirements, process, legal framework and available support.
Family & benefitsSupport for Single Parents in Austria: An Overview for 2026
Austria’s support for single parents covers family benefits, childcare, parental leave, custody, maintenance and counselling. This overview explains the main areas and where to seek help.
Family & benefitsCare Leave for a Sick Child in Austria (Pflegefreistellung) 2026
If your child becomes ill and cannot attend kindergarten or school, Austria’s Pflegefreistellung may allow you to take paid leave from work. Find out who qualifies, how much is available and how to notify your employer.
Family & benefitsParental Custody (Obsorge) and Contact After Divorce in Austria
In Austria, joint parental custody usually continues after divorce or separation. This guide explains decision-making, contact arrangements, court procedures and costs.
Family & benefitsNursery and Kindergarten in Austria 2026: Fees, Registration and Free Kindergarten Year
Austria’s childcare system includes Kinderkrippe, Kindergarten and Kinderhort. Registration is free, while fees and discounts are generally set locally.
Family & benefitsStillbirth and “Star Children” in Austria: Rights and Practical Steps in 2026
After a stillbirth, miscarriage or the death of a baby immediately after birth, paperwork may not be your first concern. This guide explains the main rights and official steps in Austria in 2026.
Family & benefitsWochengeld and finances around childbirth in Austria (2026)
Before and after childbirth, several employment, insurance and financial tasks require attention. This guide explains Wochengeld, workplace protection and Eltern-Kind-Pass examinations in Austria.
Family & benefitsPregnancy in Austria: Eltern-Kind-Pass, maternity hospitals and essential steps
Pregnancy in Austria involves medical examinations, workplace notifications and applications for financial support. This guide explains the main deadlines and documents.
Family & benefitsChoosing a Child’s First and Family Name in Austria: Rules for 2026
Children born in Austria must be registered with an allowed first name within the required period. This guide explains first names, family names and parental decisions in 2026.
Family & benefitsPaternity Recognition and Joint Custody for Unmarried Parents in Austria
In Austria, paternity is not automatically established when unmarried parents have a child. This guide explains recognition of paternity, joint custody, documents, costs and deadlines.
Family & benefitsA Child Born in Austria: Official Procedures Step by Step
When a child is born in Austria, several official procedures follow in the first days. Many are started automatically or with help from the hospital, but parents still need to provide documents on time.
Family & benefitsOther Family Benefits in Austria by Province and Nationwide
Beyond Familienbeihilfe and Kinderbetreuungsgeld, families in Austria may qualify for provincial support, AMS childcare assistance and employer contributions. The available benefits and conditions depend on your circumstances and place of residence.
Family & benefitsChild Support in Austria 2026: Alimente Amounts and Debt Recovery
In Austria, the parent living apart from the child usually pays monetary support, known as Geldunterhalt or Alimente. This guide explains the calculation, duration, court process and recovery options.
Family & benefitsPaternity Leave in Austria 2026: the Familienzeitbonus
After a child is born in Austria, fathers may take 28 to 31 days away from work and receive the Familienzeitbonus. Here are the payment, eligibility rules and application deadlines for 2026.
Family & benefitsAustria’s Kinderbetreuungsgeld 2026: how parental childcare benefit works
Austria’s Kinderbetreuungsgeld (KBG) provides financial support during a child’s first years. Learn about the two systems, eligibility rules, amounts and application process for 2026.
Family & benefitsFamily allowance in Austria (Familienbeihilfe) 2026: amounts, eligibility and application
Austria’s Familienbeihilfe is available to eligible parents regardless of employment or income. Learn about the 2026 amounts, age limits, supplements and application process.
Family & benefitsSocial Assistance in Austria in 2026: How Sozialhilfe Works
Sozialhilfe is Austria’s final safety net for people who cannot cover their living costs. The framework is federal, but amounts and conditions vary between provinces.
Family & benefitsElternkarenz and Elternteilzeit: Parental Leave and Part-Time Work in Austria
Parents in Austria can take unpaid Elternkarenz or reduce their working hours through Elternteilzeit. This guide explains eligibility, deadlines, duration and employment protection in 2026.
Family & benefitsPflegegeld 2026 in Austria: amounts, levels and application
Pflegegeld is an Austrian social benefit that helps cover part of the additional costs caused by care needs. This guide explains the 2026 amounts, care levels and application process.
Family & benefitsAustria Kinderbetreuungsgeld 2026: Amounts, Duration and Income Limits
Austria’s Kinderbetreuungsgeld supports parents during the child-care period after birth. This guide explains the 2026 payment rates, duration, income limits, eligibility and application process.
Family & benefitsThe Basics of the Austrian School System: Which School Should Your Child Attend?
Austria’s school system has several stages and pathways for children from kindergarten through vocational orientation. This overview explains the main school types and what families should know when enrolling a child.
Family & benefitsWhy German Skills Are Becoming a Major Challenge in Vienna’s Primary Schools
New figures show that 44.6% of first-graders in Vienna do not understand their teachers adequately. The language gap affects pupils, teachers and families.