Austrian residence permit
for investment

For financially independent individuals and their families

Austria offers investors an attractive program for obtaining a residence permit for investment. This program provides the opportunity to obtain Austrian resident status if certain conditions are met. It is one of the most attractive in Europe due to its flexibility and attractive investment opportunities.

Investors have several options for obtaining a residence permit in Austria, including investing in real estate, starting a business or purchasing government bonds. The program provides for various conditions and requirements, depending on the chosen investment option. Obtaining an Austrian residence permit through investment opens the door to a high standard of living, education and medical services in the country, making this program especially attractive to potential investors.

Advantages

High standard of living

By obtaining a residence permit in Austria, you gain access to high-quality medical care, education and social protection, which ensures a comfortable life for you and your family.

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Freedom of movement

Austrian residence permit holders have the opportunity to move freely throughout the Schengen countries without the need to obtain additional visas.

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Business environment

Austria offers a favorable business environment and attractive tax conditions for entrepreneurs, making the country an attractive place to develop a business.

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Sustainability and safety

Austria is known for its stability, security and high standard of living, making it an attractive place to live and invest.

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100+ countries without visas with Austrian residence permit

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Who can get a residence permit in Austria

Investor's spouse

The investor's spouse is entitled to obtain a residence permit in Austria together with the main applicant.
Minor children

Minor children of an investor can also obtain a residence permit in Austria together with their parents.
Parents

In some cases, the investor's parents may also be eligible for a residence permit in Austria as family members of the main applicant.
Legal guardians

Legal guardians of the investor or his children can also obtain a residence permit in Austria if they are legally adopted or are under the guardianship of the applicant.

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Costs for the investor

The costs of obtaining a residence permit in Austria may vary depending on the family composition of the applicants. In addition, applicants are also required to arrange health insurance and pay various government fees.

Approximate estimates can be provided, but specific costs may vary depending on various factors. By contacting us for a consultation, we will provide you with detailed information on the cost of obtaining a residence permit in Austria for your family, taking into account all your individual circumstances and requirements.

Property rental

Option 1

A residence permit in Austria can be achieved through renting a property. This method requires compliance with certain conditions, including the existence of a long-term lease contract.
The rental must comply with the requirements of the residence permit program, ensuring a stable and legal place of residence in the country.

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Calculation of the cost of a residence permit in Austria

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Calculation of the cost of a residence permit in Austria

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Step-by-step procedure for obtaining a residence permit in Austria

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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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We help you forget about visa restrictions and create an alternative place of residence without you having to live there.
We develop customized solutions to eliminate visa restrictions, create a safe haven, legally reduce your tax liability in a foreign jurisdiction, and support your immigration process.
We help our clients, starting from the first consultation with us, in all possible aspects, including obtaining and replacing a passport or residence permit.

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About Us

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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