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Citizenship
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Austrian citizenship.
We tell you clearly whether you meet the requirements, which deadlines apply and what it costs.
Where are you right now?
Check whether you meet the requirements for Austrian citizenship
Answer 5 short questions and find out whether you are ready to apply.
How long have you been living in Austria without interruption?
Only continuous, legal residence counts towards citizenship.
Do you have a valid, registered residence status in Austria?
e.g. registration certificate (Anmeldebescheinigung), residence permit or EU citizen registration.
Is your German at B1 level or higher?
A certified B1 certificate (e.g. ÖSD, Goethe) is required for citizenship.
Do you have a clean criminal record in Austria?
No criminal convictions in the last 5 years is a requirement.
Can you prove sufficient income or financial means?
Employment, self-employment, a pension or provable savings all count.
In short
- Standard case: ten years of lawful and uninterrupted residence, at least five of them with settled residence (Niederlassung).
- Earlier after six years, for example with German at B2 level, or for spouses of Austrian citizens after five years of marriage.
- You also need German at B1 level, the citizenship test, a clean criminal record and secure means of subsistence.
- As a rule, you must give up your previous citizenship.
Citizenship topics
The application
When things stall
Special routes
Questions we get asked
Citizenship: short answers
How long do I have to live in Austria to become a citizen?
As a rule, ten years of lawful and uninterrupted residence, at least five of them with settled residence (Niederlassung) (§ 10 Abs 1 Z 1 StbG). After six years it is possible, for example with German at B2 level, with German at B1 level and lasting personal integration, or as the spouse of an Austrian citizen after five years of marriage (§ 11a StbG).
Can I keep my previous citizenship?
As a rule, no. When citizenship is granted, you must give up your previous nationality. There are exceptions if this is not possible or cannot reasonably be expected of you, for extraordinary achievements and for acquisition under § 58c StbG.
How long does the procedure take?
As a rule, the authority must decide within six months (§ 73 AVG). In practice it often takes longer. A complaint about inaction (Säumnisbeschwerde) can then help.
What can I do if my application is rejected?
You can file an appeal (Beschwerde) with the administrative court within four weeks of service of the notice (Bescheid). In Vienna, the Administrative Court of Vienna decides.
Packages & prices
Flat-fee packages for citizenship.
You know the full cost before you start.
- ✓ Personal consultation with our experts
- ✓ Review of your documents
- ✓ Filing of the application with MA 35, without you needing your own appointment at the authority
- Everything in Basis, plus:
- ✓ Legal representation in the procedure
- ✓ Responses to all letters from the authority
- Everything in Plus, plus:
- ✓ All communication with the authority
- ✓ Regular follow-ups with MA 35 to speed things up
- ✓ Obtaining Austrian documents
- ✓ Appeal against the notice (Bescheidbeschwerde) if rejected
Prices per applicant. If you instruct us, the initial consultation (€180) is deducted from the package price. No hourly rates. All package details →
Package comparison
What is included in each package?
All services at a glance. Each package includes all services of the smaller package.
| Service | Basis€1,490 | Plus€2,990 | All-in€6,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Filing of the application with MA 35 | |||
| Document review | |||
| Personal consultation with experts | |||
| Legal representation in the procedure | |||
| Responses to letters from the authority | |||
| Power of attorney and communication with the authority | |||
| Regular follow-ups with MA 35 to speed things up | |||
| Ongoing tracking of your application at MA 35 | |||
| Obtaining Austrian documents | |||
| Priority responses to your questions | |||
| Appeal against the notice (Bescheidbeschwerde) if rejected |
Flat fee per applicant. No hourly rates. For guidance only. This is not legal advice.
How we work
Three steps, from the first conversation to the notice (Bescheid).
Initial consultation
For a flat fee of €180. We listen, go through your documents and tell you honestly where you stand.
Clear assessment
You know exactly what is realistic, what it costs and what happens next, in writing.
We get started
We file applications, monitor deadlines and keep you updated by e-mail, phone or WhatsApp, in your language.
Team
The people behind your case.
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