Austrian citizenship
by investment

For free business and access to 170+ European countries

Investments in the Austrian economy not only lead to citizenship, but also provide access to attractive investment opportunities and a stable business climate. An Austrian passport provides its holders with the opportunity to freely travel throughout the countries of the European Union, which greatly simplifies the conduct of international business and expands the geography of possible investments. In addition, Austrian citizenship provides access to the country's high levels of education and healthcare, making it an attractive choice for investors seeking long-term sustainability and successful business in Europe.

Since 1985, Austria has opened its doors to foreigners, providing the opportunity to acquire Austrian citizenship in exchange for investments in the country's economy of 10 million euros or more. While the investment may seem significant, it opens the door to a number of significant benefits that Austria offers.

Advantages

Capital preservation

Obtaining Austrian citizenship provides the opportunity to choose a place of residence, ensures personal security and reliable preservation of capital in a stable economy.

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No residence required in Austria

Austrian citizenship provides freedom of choice without the need for permanent residence in the country, providing flexibility and comfort for investors.

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Guaranteed citizenship

Obtaining Austrian citizenship is a way proven over two decades to ensure a stable future for yourself and your family and a high level of protection.

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For the whole family

Obtaining Austrian citizenship is a chance to ensure a stable future for the whole family, including children, and a guarantee of access to global opportunities.

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170+ countries without visas with an Austrian passport

Asia Africa Europe Oceania North America South America

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Who can obtain Austrian citizenship

Investor

The main applicant, usually the main investor, is eligible to obtain Austrian citizenship by investment under the investment immigration program.
Spouse)

The spouse of the main applicant is also entitled to Austrian citizenship when filing a joint application or after the main applicant has acquired citizenship.
Children

Children of the main applicant under the age of 18 are eligible to obtain Austrian citizenship together with their parents under the investment immigration program.

Children aged 18 to 25 can also apply for Austrian citizenship if they are students and financially dependent on their parents.
Parents of the main applicant

In some cases, the parents of the main applicant may also be eligible for Austrian citizenship, subject to financial dependence on him and proof of this dependence.

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Costs for the investor

1. Investment funds

The investor must prepare significant funds to invest in the Austrian economy, starting from the established minimum amount defined in the investment immigration program.

2. Fees for the services of legal consultants

To successfully complete the investment immigration program, an investor may require the services of legal consultants, which may also entail additional costs.

3.Administrative and legal fees

An investor should consider the administrative and legal fees associated with applying for citizenship and accompanying the registration process.

4.Other expenses

In addition, the investor may face other costs such as relocation to Austria, rental housing, insurance and other necessary expenses to participate in the program.

The investment immigration program is aimed at successful foreigners, as it requires significant investments in the country's economy. The need for investment in the real sector of the economy and the creation of new jobs is emphasized, which contributes to stable tax revenues to the state budget.

Procedure for obtaining Austrian citizenship

You establish a company in Austria and invest in the fixed capital of your company.
Prepare the required set of documents in accordance with the prescribed list.
24-26 months after submitting your documents for consideration, you and your family receive Austrian citizenship.

Investments
From €10,000,000

Option 1

In order to acquire Austrian citizenship through the normal route, you must have lived in the country as your main place of residence for 6-10 years. In addition, it is important to have a valid residence visa (RP) and successfully pass the German language exam at level B1 (Mittelschulniveau). However, there are alternative rules for investors, which are presented in the table below.

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Step-by-step procedure for obtaining Austrian citizenship

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Pre-check
1 day

The company "Ways to Europe" analyzes investor documents. This process is confidential and takes only one business day. Thanks to pre-verification, the risk of failure for our clients is reduced to 1%.

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Preparation of documents
2-3 weeks

We prepare personal and financial documents necessary to participate in the program. Our lawyers fill out all government forms themselves and certify copies of documents. The investor only has to sign.

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Full Due Diligence
2-6 months

The completed package of documents is sent to the program department or other authorized government body. The applicant pays the Due Diligence fee and the due diligence process begins. All family members over 16 years of age undergo this process.

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Fulfillment of investment conditions
Up to 3 months

Once the program department or other decision-making body notifies Ways to Europe that the application has been approved, the investor fulfills the investment condition of the program: making a contribution to a government fund or purchasing real estate. A period of 90 days is provided for this.

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Receiving a passport
From 6 weeks

6 weeks after the investment condition is fulfilled, a passport and a certificate of naturalization are issued. They are sent by mail to the address specified by the investor.

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Licensed attorneys

All local partners have lawyer licenses and experience in immigration programs for at least 5 years, which allows them to quickly and professionally solve even the most complex problems.

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On the market since 2014

We know the industry very well: the details of the due diligence process for each citizenship and residence permit program by investment program, we have experience and “live cases” from clients.

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99% approval

We conduct pre-compliance testing on each of our clients to virtually eliminate the risk of failure. If we discover factors in their background that may result in their application being denied, we will offer a suitable alternative solution or refuse to continue with the application process after explaining the situation to the concerned client.

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Support at every stage

We provide comprehensive services, working with a personal lawyer who will work with you to resolve all of your issues both before and after you receive the necessary immigration documents.

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