Only someone who themselves have the right to residence in Austria can become right holders. That means that your spouse, who was working and living in Austria before the end of 2020, will in their own right be a right holderRight Holder This is the person who was resident in Austria before 2021 and in their own right is covered by the WA. Family members who do not themselves hold independent residency rights derive their right from this person.. If they arrived after the transition periodTransition Period The transition period (also referred to as the implementation period) is the period following the UK's departure from the European Union (on 31.01.2020) until the end of 2020. An option to extend this period has not been taken up by the UK government. ended they will never be able to become a right holder, but can still obtain independent residency rights after five years.
Can my family members become right holders themselves?
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