Citizenship by Investment · EuropeAustria
EU citizenship by exceptional contribution, the most exclusive route of all.
Minimum investment
€3,000,000
Processing time
24-36 months
Visa-free destinations
191
Region
Europe
Overview
Austria grants citizenship for exceptional, active economic contribution. There is no fixed price list: it requires a substantial job-creating investment and a genuine, case-by-case assessment, and delivers one of the world's strongest passports.
Investment routes
Qualifying options for this programme. We model each against your goals.
Active economic contribution
Job-creating, export-driving investment
€3,000,000+
Key benefits
- Full EU citizenship and one of the strongest passports in the world
- Right to live, work and study across the EU
- Visa-free access to ~191 destinations
- Heritable EU citizenship
Requirements
- A substantial, active investment creating jobs or exports
- Exceptional-contribution assessment by the authorities
- Impeccably documented source of wealth
- Dual citizenship granted only by special dispensation
Family inclusion
Spouse and dependent children may be included, subject to assessment.
What to weigh
- No fixed price or guaranteed timeline, each case is assessed individually.
- Passive investment does not qualify; the contribution must be active and economic.
Where it takes you
A selection of notable destinations this programme unlocks.
Frequently asked
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Is Austria right for you?
We'll tell you honestly, including when another programme, or simply waiting, would serve you better.