🇦🇹 Austria citizenship · By investment
Austria citizenship by investment
One of the world's most powerful passports for investors and their families — no years of residence and no German language exam.
Austria is one of the most stable and developed countries in Europe, consistently ranking among the top ten in global living standards. Citizenship is granted under Article 10(6) of the Austrian Citizenship Act to individuals who have rendered extraordinary services to the Republic — including major economic investment.
Legal framework
Austrian citizenship law (Staatsbürgerschaftsgesetz 1985, Article 10(6)) allows the government to grant citizenship to individuals who made exceptional contributions to the Republic. This is an individual government decision, not an open public program, reserved for investors making a major economic impact.
What qualifies
Typical investments start from €3 million for direct business participation, or from €10 million for industrial or infrastructural projects. The investment must show a direct, measurable benefit to Austria's economy — job creation, technology transfer, export growth, or new production facilities. Passive investments such as real estate or securities do not qualify.
Each application is reviewed by the Ministry of the Interior and approved by the Federal Government on a confidential, case-by-case basis. On a free consultation we assess whether your project fits the criteria.
Benefits of Austria citizenship by investment
Full EU citizenship
Automatic EU citizenship with the right to reside, work and study anywhere in the EU, plus access to common healthcare and education systems.
Global mobility
Visa-free travel to more than 190 countries, including the entire EU, the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Japan, Australia and Singapore.
Prestige and reliability
A politically neutral, economically stable and highly respected country. The process is completely confidential — applicant identities are never disclosed.
Family inclusion
Citizenship can be extended to the investor's spouse and minor children. Adult dependents may qualify individually upon proof of dependency.
How to get citizenship by investment: step by step
Preliminary consultation
A legal advisor assesses your eligibility and defines the scale and nature of the potential investment.
Investment proposal
You prepare a formal proposal with financial projections and the expected benefit to the Austrian economy — job creation, exports, innovation.
Submission and initial review
A licensed attorney submits the application to the Ministry of the Interior with identity, financial and investment documents.
Due diligence
The Ministry verifies your personal, financial and business background and consults tax, economic and security authorities.
Government approval
Upon approval, you finalize the investment and the Federal Government issues a decree granting citizenship under Article 10(6).
Naturalization and passport
You and your family receive naturalization certificates and can apply for Austrian passports — issued within a few weeks.
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