{"id":8731,"date":"2026-08-14T12:07:55","date_gmt":"2026-08-14T10:07:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.migrant.at\/?p=8731"},"modified":"2026-08-14T12:08:23","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T10:08:23","slug":"maryam-singh-on-the-vienna-integration-council","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.migrant.at\/en\/maryam-singh-on-the-vienna-integration-council\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 NAG Amendment: Family Reunification for Persons Under International Protection"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mj8gve8v-48fba9a6424f9722362e92e51e19ab77\">\n@keyframes av_boxShadowEffect_av-mj8gve8v-48fba9a6424f9722362e92e51e19ab77-column {\n0%   { box-shadow:  0 0 0 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.1); opacity: 1; }\n100% { box-shadow:  0 0 4px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.1); opacity: 1; }\n}\n.flex_column.av-mj8gve8v-48fba9a6424f9722362e92e51e19ab77{\nbox-shadow: 0 0 4px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.1);\nborder-radius:8px 8px 8px 8px;\npadding:20px 20px 20px 20px;\nbackground-color:#24b28f;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-mj8gve8v-48fba9a6424f9722362e92e51e19ab77 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div shadow-not-animated  '     ><p><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mj8ge1q3-a651cb5441ae368013409995d908f26b\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-mj8ge1q3-a651cb5441ae368013409995d908f26b{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-mj8ge1q3-a651cb5441ae368013409995d908f26b .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-mj8ge1q3-a651cb5441ae368013409995d908f26b .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-mj8ge1q3-a651cb5441ae368013409995d908f26b .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:24px;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-mj8ge1q3-a651cb5441ae368013409995d908f26b .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:24px;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-mj8ge1q3-a651cb5441ae368013409995d908f26b av-special-heading-h1 blockquote elegant-quote elegant-centered  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_codeblock  avia-builder-el-last  av-icon'><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  ><span class='heading-char avia-svg-icon avia-font-svg_entypo-fontello' data-av_svg_icon='info-circled' data-av_iconset='svg_entypo-fontello'><svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"29\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 29 32\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\" aria-labelledby='av-svg-title-1' aria-describedby='av-svg-desc-1' role=\"graphics-symbol\">\n<title id='av-svg-title-1'>Info-circled<\/title>\n<desc id='av-svg-desc-1'>Info-circled<\/desc>\n<path d=\"M14.528 1.28q6.080-0.064 10.432 4.16t4.48 10.304q0.064 6.080-4.192 10.464t-10.336 4.512q-6.080 0.064-10.464-4.192t-4.448-10.336q-0.128-6.080 4.16-10.464t10.368-4.448zM16.192 6.144q-1.344 0-2.080 0.768t-0.736 1.6q-0.064 0.896 0.48 1.408t1.568 0.512q1.216 0 1.952-0.704t0.736-1.728q0-1.856-1.92-1.856zM12.352 25.152q0.96 0 2.688-0.832t3.392-2.496l-0.576-0.768q-1.536 1.152-2.304 1.152-0.448 0-0.128-1.216l1.344-5.12q0.832-3.072-0.704-3.072-0.96 0-2.848 0.928t-3.68 2.4l0.512 0.832q1.664-1.088 2.368-1.088 0.384 0 0 1.088l-1.152 4.864q-0.832 3.328 1.088 3.328z\"><\/path>\n<\/svg><\/span><span class=\"heading-wrap\">2026 NAG Amendment: Family Reunification for Persons Under International Protection<\/span><\/h1><div class='av-subheading av-subheading_below'><p>Current comprehensive overview for guidance on \u00a7 46 \/ \u00a7 46a NAG, quota, children, validity period, and renewal. As of August 2026.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div>\n<p><div class='av-column-wrapper-individual av-mobile-columns-flex av-columns-individual'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-7pt96s-f5d7df99a1b2e13cb21a1e4132acdd53\">\n.flex_column.av-7pt96s-f5d7df99a1b2e13cb21a1e4132acdd53{\norder:1;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-7pt96s-f5d7df99a1b2e13cb21a1e4132acdd53 av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_two_fifth  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-5sqjl0-fb5a22ba4c30860d094e19f2aa77a5e1\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-5sqjl0-fb5a22ba4c30860d094e19f2aa77a5e1 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:16px;\ntext-align:justify;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-5sqjl0-fb5a22ba4c30860d094e19f2aa77a5e1 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Family reunification in the context of international protection is a legally complex issue that is particularly important to many of those affected. The <strong>2026 amendment to the NAG<\/strong> introduces new regulations and clarifications that must be carefully taken into account in advisory practice. <\/p>\n<p>This overview summarizes the <strong>key points regarding family reunification under Sections 46 and 46a of the NAG<\/strong>. Topics covered include, among others, the legal basis, jurisdictions, quota regulations, eligibility requirements, deadlines, residence permits, validity periods, and renewals. <\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2171\" data-end=\"2433\">\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-mssq2fwl-f44c736bc866afaf3eb2ff520ff25b4f-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mssq2fwl-f44c736bc866afaf3eb2ff520ff25b4f\">\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-mssq2fwl-f44c736bc866afaf3eb2ff520ff25b4f{\nfont-size:20px;\ntransition:all 0.4s ease-in-out;\n}\n<\/style>\n<a href='https:\/\/www.migrant.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/Familienzusammenfuehrung-NAG-2026-Gesamtuebersicht-.pdf'  class='avia-button av-mssq2fwl-f44c736bc866afaf3eb2ff520ff25b4f av-download-btn noLightbox avia-icon_select-yes-left-icon avia-size-large avia-position-center avia-color-theme-color' download  aria-label=\"Download: Family Reunification NAG 2026\u2014Complete Overview\"><span class='avia_button_icon avia_button_icon_left avia-svg-icon avia-font-svg_entypo-fontello' data-av_svg_icon='download' data-av_iconset='svg_entypo-fontello'><svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\" aria-labelledby='av-svg-title-2' aria-describedby='av-svg-desc-2' role=\"graphics-symbol\">\n<title id='av-svg-title-2'>Download<\/title>\n<desc id='av-svg-desc-2'>Download<\/desc>\n<path d=\"M30.976 20.864q0.576 0.32 0.864 1.024t0.096 1.28l-0.896 4.928q-0.128 0.64-0.704 1.056t-1.28 0.416h-26.112q-0.704 0-1.28-0.416t-0.704-1.056l-0.896-4.928q-0.32-1.536 1.024-2.304l5.056-3.456h3.136l-5.44 4.16h5.696q0.256 0 0.384 0.256l1.28 3.52h9.6l1.28-3.52q0.256-0.256 0.384-0.256h5.696l-5.44-4.16h3.136zM24.32 10.56l-8.32 7.808-8.32-7.808h5.312v-8.192h6.080v8.192h5.248z\"><\/path>\n<\/svg><\/span><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Download: Family Reunification NAG 2026\u2014Complete Overview<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/p><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-7l021w-c56f2b368fa9e01b53d558668b2123d3\">\n.flex_column.av-7l021w-c56f2b368fa9e01b53d558668b2123d3{\norder:0;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-7l021w-c56f2b368fa9e01b53d558668b2123d3 av_two_fifth  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-5obx50-01a2984791620ca08d9ad287fccac99a '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><div class=\"tldr-box\">\n<h3>Briefly summarized<\/h3>\n<div class=\"tldr-point\">Current Overview of the 2026 NAG Amendment<\/div>\n<div class=\"tldr-point\">Focus: Family Reunification in the Context of International Protection<\/div>\n<div class=\"tldr-point\">Covers Sections 46 and 46a of the NAG<\/div>\n<div class=\"tldr-point\">With information on quotas, children, validity periods, and renewals<\/div>\n<div class=\"tldr-point\">As of August 2026<\/div>\n<div class=\"tldr-point\">Adapted for use in counseling practice<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<h4>Links &#038; advice<\/h4>\n<div><strong data-start=\"2280\" data-end=\"2300\">Counseling center<\/strong> &#8211; Migrant migrant.at homepage<\/div>\n<h5>Sources<\/h5>\n<div>Family Reunification in the Context of International Protection \u2013 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ris.bka.gv.at\/Dokumente\/BgblAuth\/BGBLA_2026_I_81\/BGBLA_2026_I_81.pdf\n\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NAG Amendment 2026, Comprehensive Overview for Consultation, as of August 2026<\/a><\/strong><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='av-post-metadata-container av-mj8glg64-9d3e5a7bf260e5b8012a22140b57253b av-metadata-container-align-left  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_codeblock  av-small-hide av-mini-hide av-metadata-container-1'><div class='av-post-metadata-container-inner'><span class=\"av-post-metadata-content av-post-metadata-before-meta\">ver\u00f6ffentlicht am<\/span><span class=\"av-post-metadata-content av-post-metadata-meta-content\"><span class=\"av-post-metadata-content av-post-metadata-modified\"><span class=\"av-post-metadata-modified-date\" >14. 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