Austrian citizenship: your new life as an EU citizen
With an Austrian passport you get new opportunities in terms of career, business, travel and immigration
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88 %Why do you need an Austrian passport
As an Austrian citizen, you have many rights and privileges not only in the republic, but also throughout the European Union
Visa-free travel almost all over the world
Austrian passport is the 3rd strongest in the world, with it you can freely travel to popular countries like USA, Canada and China
Official employment on favorable conditions
The average monthly salary in Austria is 5000 EUR, and even immigrants without professional qualifications can count on it.
Free relocation almost anywhere in Europe
Austrian passport holders can immigrate for permanent residence in a favorite EU country without searching for a reason to open a residence permit and additional conditions.
Easy citizenship for the whole family
You can immediately apply for Austrian passports for your children, while your spouse becomes eligible for accelerated naturalization in Europe.
New business opportunities abroad
As an Austrian citizen, you can develop commercial activities in the Single Market of Europe and qualify for grants and business loans in the EU.
General rights and opportunities for European citizens
With an Austrian passport you can visit the best clinics in Europe, open accounts in reliable banks, study free of charge at prestigious universities.
Categories of persons to whom citizenship is available in Austria
There are several main programs under which you are eligible to apply for an Austrian passport
Those who have resided in Austria for at least 10 years
Naturalization in Austria is relevant for holders of a local residence permit who know German at the B1 level, have integrated into society and are self-supporting.
Legal spouses of Austrian citizens
Citizenship through marriage is granted under accelerated naturalization 6 years after the move, provided that the husband/wife has lived together for 5 years.
Persons of Austrian origin
Foreigners whose ancestors were forced to leave Austria and lost their citizenship due to the events of the mid-twentieth century can become repatriates and immediately receive a passport.
People with special achievements
Accelerated naturalization is provided for those who have significant merits for the country or demonstrate a high rate of integration into the local society.
What documents are required to apply for citizenship
To obtain Austrian citizenship, you need to submit the correct dossier, which usually includes:
- a valid passport and its color copies;
- metric documents (birth, marriage/divorce certificates);
- a certificate of no criminal record in the home country;
- receipt of payment of the administrative fee;
- information on income and housing in the country (if applicable);
- proof of Austrian origin (for repatriates);
- language and integration certificate (in case of naturalization);
- declaration of renunciation of former citizenship (there are exceptions).
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How does the registration of Austrian citizenship look like step-by-step
The immigration process in Austria consists of several important stages. The company's lawyers accompany you through each of them, undertake most of the tasks and guarantee a successful outcome of the cooperation
Determining the immigration program and concluding the contract
During a free consultation, Mycitizenagency lawyer helps you to choose the best Austrian passport registration program, which is:
- analyzes your file and verifies information in the archives;
- inquires about your wishes, goals and plans;
- explains the features of the citizenship programs and the differences between them;
- recommends the best options with minimal time and risks.
The consultation is finalized with the execution of a formal cooperation agreement, which defines the responsibilities of Mycitizenagency, the terms of their fulfillment and a fixed price for the services.
Preparation of the dossier for Austrian citizenship registration by the specialist
At the second stage, Mycitizenagency personal lawyer prepares the required package of documents for you:
- collects documents, requests missing documents through official channels (archives, registry offices, state authorities);
- ensures translation of certificates and testimonies into German, their certification and apostilization;
- finalizes the final dossier in accordance with the requirements of the Austrian Citizenship Office (Staatsbürgerschaftsbehörde);
- assists you with the correct completion of the autobiography form for your citizenship application.
Submission of citizenship application by a lawyer under a power of attorney
To apply for citizenship, you do not have to travel to Austria yourself – this will be done instead by a personal lawyer who:
- arranges a visit to the authorities on the next available date;
- submits your application and file to the citizenship office;
- receives and delivers to you the document which confirms registration of your application in the system;
- if required, prepares you for the accompanying procedures (interview, language and integration examinations).
Visiting Austria to become a citizen
The personal lawyer follows the progress of the case and informs you after the citizenship decree has been issued. After that you:
- prepare with the specialist for your visit to the Austrian citizenship office;
- on the appointed day, you take part in a swearing-in ceremony;
- receive the official decision to grant you Austrian citizenship;
- go through related procedures, for example, apply for a local TIN (ZMR-Zahl).
: Issuance of an Austrian citizen documents package
Together with a specialist from Mycitizenagency you receive your new European Union documents, namely:
- internal passport in the form of an ID-card (Personalausweises);
- a passport with which you can visit 160+ countries without a visa;
- civil status certificates (if applicable);
- proof of registration in the Austrian tax system (if applicable).
Together with the documents you acquire a wide list of rights of an EU citizen, including:
- easy relocation to any EU country with access to work and commercial activities;
- the opportunity to use the services of developed health care and education systems;
- application for social support to the authorities, participation in grant and subsidy programs;
- simplified registration of bank accounts for international transfers and loans in the EU.
Why you should cooperate with Mycitizenagency
100% legal citizenship programs
We strictly follow only official procedures for obtaining passports in European Union countries.
Legal support every step of the way
A personal specialist is with you during the whole immigration procedure and performs the main tasks him/herself.
Simple and loyal terms of cooperation
We work only under a legal contract for confidence and protection of your personal rights.
Guaranteed passport issuance
The success of our work is evidenced by client feedback and a high percentage of approved applications
Protection of your personal data
We ensure the confidentiality of our clients' personal information in accordance with GDPR standards.
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Frequently asked questions about Austrian citizenship
Lawyers answered the most popular questions about the procedure of obtaining a passport in Austria. Did not find the right answer or need more information? We will be happy to advise you free of charge at your convenience.
The waiting period for an Austrian passport depends on the program for obtaining it, for example:
- general naturalization takes at least 10 years and it will take another 2-3 years to wait for a response from the authorities;
- in case of accelerated naturalization, the period of preliminary residence in the country is reduced to 6 years;
- participants in the repatriation procedure only wait for a decision on the request, which on average takes up to a year.
Yes, in the case of naturalization (including accelerated naturalization) you need to pass the German language proficiency test (level B1 and above according to the CEFR).
You will also need to successfully pass the citizenship tests (Integrationsprüfung), which include knowledge of the democratic system, historical and socio-cultural aspects of the republic.
Repatriates are not subject to these requirements.
If you have all the necessary documents and you fully meet the conditions for citizenship under the chosen program, then in 9 out of 10 cases the application is approved.
Our lawyers help with the formation of a correct dossier and fulfillment of the requirements for an Austrian passport applicant.
The basic package includes a passport, civil status certificates, proof of criminal record and receipts for state fees.
In the case of naturalization, an Austrian residence permit, language certificate, financial documents, and address registration in the republic will also be needed. Repatriates need to prove their ancestry with metric documents of Austrian ancestors.
Lawyers adjust the dossier according to your personal situation, changes in the law and the basis for citizenship.
Yes, but only after you have obtained an Austrian passport yourself.
The application for children must be submitted separately by the citizen parents with the payment of an administrative fee and the provision of birth certificates (yours and the child’s).
There are no additional requirements for issuing a passport to minors.
The initial procedures (collecting documents, submitting a citizenship request) can be carried out by a Mycitizenagency lawyer without your personal presence.
However, you will need to visit Austria to take the oath of allegiance, obtain a citizenship document, submit biometric data and issue national passports.
Yes, in most cases Austrian laws require you to renounce your passport in your home country when applying for local documents.
The exception is the repatriation program, whose participants are exempt from forfeiting their current status in their home country.
Also, two passports can be held by children whose parents are citizens of different countries, but when the child reaches adulthood, he or she will still have to choose one of them.
Yes, as an Austrian citizen, you can conduct commercial activities not only in the republic, but also throughout the European Union.
This applies to the opening and takeover of companies of any form of ownership, registration as an IE and self-employed person, representation of the interests of the company at the international level.
You also have the right to use the EU investment programs, services of European banks (including lending to legal entities at low interest rates), tax benefits.
Testimonials from Mycitizenagency clients who have obtained Austrian citizenship
View allI had a good experience with Mycitizenagency. My task was to find the easiest and fastest way to move to Austria, preferably not critically expensive. The lawyers looked at the documents, checked the archives and made me happy with the news that I could immediately count on an EU passport. Of course, it was exciting - it sounded too positive - but everything went really well, I got my second citizenship in about a year. I definitely could not have done it myself: it is difficult to even find information about such programs, let alone to fulfill all the requirements of the procedure
I was lucky to learn about Mycitizenagency when I was about to return home, although I wanted to stay in Austria. My employer canceled my contract, and there were no new offers to extend my residence permit. The guys from Mycitizenagency promptly got involved and explained that I had every chance to get European citizenship in about six months (taking into account the documents I had on hand). They really saved me! As an EU citizen I found a job in Vienna very quickly and no one can ask me to leave the country
I needed to visit my relatives in Austria frequently, but the immigration laws there are so strict - it's terrible, it's hard to even get a regular visa, let alone a residence permit. The children searched for information for me and learned about Mycitizenagency - a company that promises to help with citizenship in Europe in just a year. I had little faith, but we cooperated under an official contract through the company - I realized that I had nothing to lose if it didn't work out. And it worked! Now I have an EU passport, and Mycitizenagency lawyers have a good review from me
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