What is the Carinthian Family Card?

The Carinthian Family Card is a free digital benefits and service card in the form of an app that offers Carinthian families discounts, promotions, and information. Any Carinthian family can apply for the Carinthian Family Card if the parents and children have their primary residence in Carinthia and receive family allowance.

I still have a physical card. Is it still valid, or do I need to switch to the digital family card?

Your physical card is still valid during the transition period until the end of 2025. However, the digital card is intended to replace it.How is the digital Carinthian Family Card provided?The Carinthian Family Card is provided as a main card and sub-cards assigned to the main card.

How is the digital Carinthian Family Card provided?

The Carinthian Family Card is provided as a main card and subcards assigned to the main card.

Who in the family can apply for the main card?

A main card can be applied for by anyone who has

a shared primary residence in Carinthia with at least one child,
receives family allowance for the child according to the Family Burden Equalization Act 1967,
and holds Austrian citizenship. For foreign citizens (excluding citizens of an EU member state), proof of a valid residence permit (valid settlement permit or positive asylum decision) is required.

Who in the family can apply for a subcard?

A supplementary card can be applied for by anyone who

is a relative of a child of the primary cardholder,
has their main residence in Carinthia,
holds Austrian citizenship. For foreign nationals (excluding citizens of an EU member state), proof of a valid residence permit (valid settlement permit or positive asylum decision) is required,
obtains the consent of the primary cardholder.

Who belongs to the relatives of the child

Mother / Foster mother
Father / Foster father
Partner of a parent (female)
Partner of a parent (male)
Grandmother / Great-grandmother
Grandfather / Great-grandfather

Why is the consent of the primary cardholder required for a valid supplementary card?

The primary cardholder will be notified if someone wants to connect with the card/the card number. To ensure that there is no misuse of the card, the primary cardholder must give their consent, thereby confirming the familial connection to this person.

What can a relative of a child do if they do not receive the consent of the primary cardholder?

In this case, please contact us at: familienkarte@ktn.gv.at

How do I get my digital family card?

First, download the "Kärntner Familienkarte" app from the App Store onto your mobile phone. You create an account (here your primary residence and family allowance are requested) and enter all required information correctly. Afterwards, other family members can connect to your card by also installing the app, and you, as the main cardholder, confirm the connection request (link sent by email).

Will there still be a physical card in addition to the digital card in the future?

In principle, the benefits should be used via the app, but in exceptional cases, the physical card will still be available.

How long is the digital family card valid?

The family card is valid for the duration of the family allowance entitlement for the child.

Do I have to report changes and who can I contact?

The holder of the digital card must promptly report any changes regarding the requirements (change of residence to another federal state; change in receipt of family allowance, etc.). Please contact familienkarte@ktn.gv.at.

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