Austria Citizenship by investment
Europe’s most exclusive route: citizenship by exceptional economic contribution.
Austria has no price list. Citizenship is granted at the discretion of the federal government for an active investment that creates jobs and exports — in practice several million euros in a real business, not a donation. Very few are granted each year, and applicants must usually give up their existing citizenship unless an exception is made.
- One of the world’s top‑five passports
- Full EU citizenship
- Discretionary, not price‑based
- Renunciation usually required
Investment options.
Minimums for a single applicant. Government and due‑diligence fees apply on top; we quote them in writing before you commit.
Spouse and dependent children.
A real connection to Austria is expected; assessed case by case.
How it works.
One team from the first call to approval. Timings vary by program; Austria typically takes 24–36 months.
Eligibility check
A confidential 30‑minute call. We assess your profile, family and goals, and confirm Austria is the right fit.
Cost plan and documents
A written all‑in figure — investment, government fees, due diligence and our fees — and a document list we prepare with you.
Submission and vetting
We file with the government unit and handle every query while your application is vetted.
Approval and passport
On approval in principle you complete the investment. We arrange the oath and passport issuance, and stay on for renewals.
Austria — global rank 5, with 184 visa‑free destinations.
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Imperial Citizenship is a licensed and certified agent. Minimum investments, fees and processing times are set by each government and change without notice; figures on this site are indicative as of September 2026 and are confirmed individually during consultation. Nothing on this site is legal, tax or investment advice.